Customers pay more attention to spending
In Germany importation of grains was drastically reduced after Russia’s war of aggression on Ukraine in February this year. Grain cultivation and harvest in Germany was nevertheless good and of high quality…
“This bread” or “that one”—German bread culture explained to refugees
By Oula Mahfouz “There is a joke that says there are hundreds of types of bread in Germany, most of them are called ‘that one’, directly followed by ‘No, the one next…
Mostafa, his wallet, the police
by Mostafa Elyasian and Wolfgang Sannwald Mostafa was at Europapark Rust on Saturday. In the toilet, he put his wallet on the holder for toilet paper. And he forgot it there. After…
Syrian experience: Saving and replacing electricity
By Youssef Kanjou The German media is full of recommendations on how to save electricity and energy and paints grim scenarios of potential blackouts. Here, our Syrian editorial board member Youssef Kanjou…
Zakat—the obligatory donation in Islam
By Oula Mahfouz Paying Zakat to the needy is an Islamic religious obligation. The rules of zakat are derived directly from the Quran. Muslims who live in Germany after fleeing from war…
Refugees with Swabian totally there
“Nothing is more surprising than hearing a dialect spoken by a migrant.” This is how Prime Minister Winfried Kretschmann responded when he was asked if he recommended that refugees learn Swabian during…
Certified work experience
Many people acquire professional knowledge and skills during their working life. They often cannot prove these acquired competences with a formal document, e.g. a certificate. In order to accelerate the validation (that…
Long-term tolerated persons should not be deported
Well-integrated tolerated persons should be given the prospect of staying. The state government of Baden-Württemberg has agreed on this. Those affected will no longer be deported with immediate effect. This applies to…
DRK Tests in Tübingen Free of Charge
In Tübingen, there are still free rapid corona tests without prerequisites. The German Red Cross (DRK) offers these tests three times a week: on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. According to DRK, the…
Report housing for refugees from Ukraine
The district of Tübingen is urgently looking for further accommodation for refugees from Ukraine. The provision of the Kreissporthalle Tübingen as an arrival center for refugees is not sufficient for the demand….
The district of Tübingen prepares for refugees from Ukraine
About 19,000 refugees from Ukraine are registered in Germany so far, according to the Federal Ministry of the Interior (as of March 5th). However, there are probably already many more. This is…
Women’s Film Days in Tübingen
The Tübingen/Reutlingen city group of the TERRE DES FEMMES e.V. association is organizing a film festival from Thursday, March 3 to Sunday, March 6 with internationally awarded feature films and documentaries about…
No more compulsory corona isolation in Baden-Württemberg
If you are sick, you should stay at home and take a sick note. This rule now also applies to Corona. Baden-Württemberg is abolishing the isolation obligation for people tested positive for…
Children no longer need a free test
Children and adolescents no longer have to take time off after contracting Corona. They only have to stay in quarantine for five days—just like adults. Then they can go back to school…
Obligation to wear masks in public transport and medical practices extended
In Baden-Württemberg, masks must continue to be worn in doctors’ offices and on public transport (ÖPNV) until September 19. This was announced by the state government. Children under the age of seven…
Stiko recommends fourth vaccination from age 60
The Standing Commission on Vaccination (Stiko) has updated its vaccination recommendation against corona. It now advises people aged 60 and older to receive a fourth vaccination – after two basic vaccinations and…
Masks are still mandatory in public transport and at the doctor’s
According to the state government, masks must continue to be worn in local public transport (ÖPNV) and in any medical practices in Baden-Württemberg until Monday, August 22, 2022. It should be notice…
Free rapid coronavirus testing in Ammerbuch
In addition to Tübingen, the German Red Cross offers free rapid tests in Ammerbuch. The test center is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. and on Saturdays…