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Rottenburg food bank takes a break

The Rottenburg food bank near the cathedral will be closed for five weeks during the summer holidays. It will take a break from Monday, 8 August, up to and including Sunday, 11 September. From Monday, 12 September, the food bank will be open again. This is what the Tafel writes on its homepage. During the break, Tafel customers can stock up on goods at two locations of the Foodsharing initiative: at the youth centre Klause and at Metzelplatz 8. tun22080401 www.tuenews.de Dom in Rottenburg. Foto: tünews INTERNATIONAL / Mostafa Elyasian.

Sick leave by phone again

Patients with a mild cold can once again take sick leave by phone. Due to the large number of people infected with Corona, this possibility is valid from now until the end of November. This was decided by the joint committee of doctors, health insurance companies and clinics. Doctors must, however, personally convince themselves of the patient’s illness in a thorough interview. Sick leave on the phone for minor upper respiratory illnesses is possible for up to seven days. It can be extended once by seven days. This regulation is intended to reduce full waiting rooms and thus the risk… Read More

Driving without a licence is a criminal offence

Anyone who has not obtained a driving licence or does not have a valid driving licence is not allowed to drive a car. This is a criminal offence. You can get a fine or up to a year in prison for this. In some cases, you may also have to hand in your vehicle. On the other hand, if you have a driving licence and forget it while driving, you will have to pay a warning fine of 10 euros. https://www.bussgeldkatalog.net/fahrerlaubnis/fahren-ohne-fahrerlaubnis/ tun22020102 www.tuenews.de Im Auto unterwegs. Foto: tünews INTERNATIONAL / Martin Klaus.

No fire outdoors

Due to the current drought, the City of Tübingen asks that you refrain from using open fires outdoors. Barbecue areas in the city are currently not allowed to be used. This is indicated by prohibition signs. The danger of forest fires is very high. Thus, the fireplaces near the forest have already been closed by the district of Tübingen. The city administration also urgently requests all citizens to refrain from barbecuing with open fires in their own gardens or on their balconies. https://www.tuebingen.de/presse#/37307 tun22072004 www.tuenews.de Grillverbote auf Grillplätzen wegen der starken Hitze. Foto: tünews INTERNATIONAL / Mislina Kiymaz.

Nigeria gets looted Benin-art back

German museums will return art treasures looted from the former Kingdom of Benin. This was recently agreed upon by representatives of the German and Nigerian governments in Berlin. The former Kingdom of Benin is now part of the West African country of Nigeria. British colonial troops had looted the capital’s palace 125 years ago and taken bronze sculptures and reliefs, among other things. The art treasures were subsequently auctioned off in London to finance the military action. There are about 1100 art objects from Benin in German museums. Stuttgart’s Linden Museum owns about 78 objects from the former kingdom. This… Read More

Heatwave

In the coming week, temperatures in Baden-Württemberg are expected to rise well above 30 degrees again. For this reason, in a press release dated July 13, the Baden-Württemberg Ministry of Health warns of possible health risks. Symptoms of heat exhaustion such as dizziness, headaches, exhaustion, nausea, and vomiting should be taken seriously by people. Children or people with disabilities should never be left in any parked vehicle, even for a short time. Tips from the Ministry of Health are more general in nature: you should provide your body with sufficient suitable fluids, and avoid alcohol and coffee. It is best… Read More

Tips for saving electricity

Since October 2021, energy prices for electricity, gas, and heating oil have been increasing more and more. Therefore, many consumer organizations and advice centers advise consumers to conserve energy. For example, using modern LED bulbs and buying energy-saving appliances are useful tips for saving electricity. Also, setting the fridge to a temperature between 5 and 7 degrees and the freezer to minus 18 degrees could help to save energy. Turning on the dishwasher to the correct degree of water hardness and running it in the economy program might be a helpful idea. Moreover, you will reduce more energy by washing… Read More

Help against discrimination at school

“You won’t pass in the Secondary School Certificate (Abitur), anyway” this comment was told to a Syrian high school student by a teacher in the district of Tübingen. The student felt that she was subject to discrimination, yet she did not want to be discouraged. In another case, a mother of a fifth-grader in the district of Tübingen was shocked to know that her son was excluded from the class trip. According to the teacher, his lively behavior endangered other children. The mother did not accept this reason and tried to talk to the teacher, but the teacher overreact. Therefore,… Read More

Child bonus: 100 euros for every child starting from July 2022

The Federal Government has passed a second relief package for all people in Germany. From 1st July 2022, families will receive a one-off child bonus of 100 euros for every child with the payment of child benefit. The child bonus intended to alleviate the increased financial burden on families. It is paid out automatically by the competent Family Benefits Offices (The Familienkasse) with the child benefit and usually does not require an application. This allowance is not counted as income in social benefits but is in addition to the benefits. The one-off bonus is also counted towards the child allowance… Read More

The Federal Foreign Office warns German-Syrians against traveling to Syria

Some Syrians who have already naturalized in Germany are planning to visit their homeland. However, the German Federal Foreign Office; the Foreign Ministry of the Federal Republic of Germany (AA), warns against traveling to Syria under the title: “Travel and Security Advice” on its homepage. Syrians with dual nationalities; Syrian and German, are treated in Syria exclusively as Syrians, according to Syrian laws. This means “Even longer-standing violations of the law in the home country (e.g. illegal departure) can be prosecuted by the Syrian authorities upon return. In this context, arrests occur again and again” announced the AA. For male… Read More

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