Abolish or Optimise Detention Camps for Deportees?
According to a report presented to the TAZ from the Internal Ministry in Postdam, it seems a discussion is brewing on how to save money Read More
Category: Laws
Baden-Württemberg Aiming to Re-Introduce Tuition Fees For Foreign Students
The Southern State joined the rest of the other states and did away with tuition fees at all State owned and run Universities but now Read More
Discrimination – a „Normal“ Occurrence in Germany
The Federal Anti-Discrimination Agency last week published a 450 page study “Discrimination in German Learning Institutions and at Work” (Diskriminierung im Bildungsbereich und im Arbeitsleben) Read More
Disco to Pay Migrant for Denying Him Entry to the Club
A disco in Hannover which is known not to allow male foreigners in, was taken to court when they refused to allow a young man Read More
Geriatric Care – An Industry that’s Corrupt and Lacks Transparency
The fact that the industry is growing is evident but with it comes several challenges and even problems. The size of the industry plus the Read More
How Does a 17 Year Old Kenyan Become a Refugee in Germany?
Her name is Lina Samba, she’s 17years old and lives in Berlin. She doesn’t explain how she got to Berlin but says it was a Read More
Amount Paid to the Social Pension (Renteversicherung) to Reduce from 18.9% to 18.4% in 2014
During the 1st half calculations, the federal office found that employers and employees have been excess amounts into the Social Pension fund. It is expected Read More
Quality Control in NRW Schools to be Changed
The Ministry of Education in NRW is contemplating doing away with the random quality control of schools within the State. Apparently, they want to avoid Read More
Germany is Open to ALL Foreigners……With Degrees
Germany is sending out officials all over the place to encourage professionals to move to Germany. Most Ministers are busy making statements on “Foreigners being Read More
Apartheid in Switzerland
Last month the world celebrated Mandela’s 95th Birthday, a man known for his fight against apartheid in South Africa. As many spent days in hospital Read More
What Challenges do Foreign students in Germany Face?
At the top of student worries in Germany is financing their studies 38% and interactions with German students 38%. At the very bottom of the Read More
What is the Main Source of Income and Which Jobs do Foreign Students in Germany Undertake?
A recent study was released showing details on student life in Germany. Some of the information included was where foreign students in Germany get the Read More
DAAD Scholarships Threatened in 2014 Budget
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Auswärtige Amt) in Germany is planning to reduce the expenditure for 2014, with the main culprit being Education and Cultural Read More
Life Insurance Without Guaranteed Interest
After the recession, many banks and insurance companies have become more careful and many have reduced the amount of interest they offer to their clients. Read More
A Talk with the German Embassy in Nairobi Regarding Kenyan Au Pairs and Visas
The issue with Kenyan au pairs coming to Germany has been the talk of town for a while and the stories range from alarming to Read More
Summerfestival in Stuttgart with the Ambassador
The event dubbed, “Summerfestival” was held in Leutenbach at the African Kraft Centre near Stuttgart. The event was to bring together Kenyans and Germans to Read More
Understanding Africa, its People and Cultures
A while back the directors of the Kita in Spatzennest and Weinberg-Hortkindern aus Rathenow came together and planned an event to help the children understand Africa. Read More
Getting a Student Visa When your Sponsor is Kenyan and is Based in Kenya
This may also apply to any other visa that requires the applicant to show they can sustain themselves during their stay in Germany and the Read More
After Third Divorce, Kenyan Must Return Home Voluntarily or Be Deported
A Kenyan lady was recently in court trying to fight for her right to stay but the judge declined the application and demanded that she Read More