+++Austria: Hotel and Restaurant Opening in May+++Austria will lift the strict exit restrictions from May. This winter semester, students that have not been able to arrive in time will only need to pay fees from the day of arrival in Germany onwards. In Germany, people will have to be prepared for strict restrictions on contact over Easter as well. Please find the details of the request here: https://www2.daad.de/presse/pressemitteilungen/de/76460-hrk-und-daad-fordern-rasche-bundesloesung-fuer-in-not-geratene-studierende/. In order to enable you to continue to plan and conduct your studies in Germany despite the extensive restrictions, the APS has decided that the China procedure at the Academic Test Centre for a certain group of applicants will be temporarily changed to the new procedure with immediate effect until 30 September 2020. +++Germany: Travel Restrictions for Newly Arriving Students+++According to most recent information from the Federal Foreign Office, third-country nationals who have their main residence or domicile in Germany may return to Germany. https://www.deutschland.de/en/news/coronavirus-in-germany-informations, +++GERMANY: Call for Participation: Online Hackathon Digital Higher Education in Times of Corona+++The summer semester 2020 will take place digitally. Visa-free entry into Germany is currently not possible. Anyone who wants to enter from there must be able to show a negative corona test (PCR test or laboratory or rapid tests of comparable quality) at the border.https://www.dw.com/en/traveling-germany-coronavirus/a-54124541. Other types of face coverings such as scarves are also acceptable as long as they cover the nose and mouth.https://www.thelocal.de/20200303/whats-the-latest-on-coronavirus-in-germany-and-what-do-i-need-to-know, +++STUDYING: Free Online Courses in Informatics and Business Administration+++Business studies basics never hurt – no matter whether you want to make a career change, go into business for yourself or simply polish up your general knowledge. https://www.spiegel.de/wissenschaft/mensch/im-laender-vergleich-liegt-deutschland-sehr-weit-vorn-a-ebae15df-eca1-4daf-ae5b-8efcad11ee28, +++GERMANY: Student Associations Demand Optional Semester+++The upcoming summer semester is to be considered an “optional semester” according to the wishes of student representatives. The offer is initially valid up to and including Monday, April 13, 2020, during which time the 450 pedelecs can also be rented free of charge for 30 minutes. This means that the number of applications is around 80 per cent of the previous year’s figure and even exceeds the figures for the winter semester 2017/2018 and all previous years. +++ GERMANY: Universities +++Universities have postponed the start of lectures at least until April 20th, 2020. The federal and state governments agreed on this on Wednesday. The dates for the application and admission procedure for undergraduate programmes for the winter semester 2020/2021 will be adjusted. Which study topics are you interested in? At the moment it is not possible to study normally at the university. Numerous prospective students were able to gain an insight into the university at the Campus Evening. According to the university, those who want to cancel the semester can now apply for it. The campus should then fill with students again – at least according to the current state of affairs.https://www.mdr.de/sachsen-anhalt/magdeburg/nach-corona-anwesenheit-hochschule-magdeburg-stendal-wintersemester-100.html, +++GERMANY: Expansion of Corona Tests Shows Effect+++The new regulations on the expansion of corona tests are having an effect, according to Federal Health Minister Jens Spahn. Entrepreneurship 10e (2017) Hisrich, Peters and Shepherd 9780078112843.pdf, Academia.edu uses cookies to personalize content, tailor ads and improve the user experience. 2 million euros are to flow into the emergency fund of the Studierendenwerk Berlin to support international students at Berlin universities who have not yet been able to apply for federal aid.https://www.berlin.de/sen/wissenschaft/aktuelles/pressemitteilungen/2020/pressemitteilung.952144.php, +++GERMANY: Success of international students at heart of 2025 strategy+++The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), responsible for internationalisation at German higher education institutions, has outlined its strategy 2025 and wants to improve the academic success of its international students, as well as increase the proportion of international students and researchers at campuses to 15%.https://thepienews.com/news/germany-success-intl-students-at-heart-of-daad-2025-strategy/. Register now! The Free State of Saxony and others, however, want to lift the restrictions earlier.https://www.nordbayern.de/politik/grossveranstaltungen-sollen-bis-mindestens-ende-oktober-verboten-werden-1.10080007?cache=%3Fbctid%3D6052486872001%3Ftype%3Darticle%3FtabParam%3Drating%3FtabParam%3Dcomments, +++GERMANY: Invitation to the Virtual Long Night of Ideas on 19 June 2020+++Discussion events, readings, and visits to the cinema, club, gallery, and sports hall – and all this from your living room? Despite declining numbers of corona cases, Merkel made an urgent appeal to extend the lockdown well into February. According to a quick survey by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), 330,000 international students are currently enrolled. (source: DAAD). The EMA’s decision to start the process is based on the encouraging preliminary data from preclinical and early clinical trials in adults. +++GERMANY: Help for Harvest Work Needed+++In view of the lack of seasonal workers in agriculture, Federal Minister of Agriculture Julia Klöckner has called on German citizens to participate voluntarily in the harvest. The challenges are online.Over 600 hackers, 150 mentors and 100 godparents are already taking part, 2.500€ prize money is waiting. There are lots of free and exciting ways to virtually-attend productions online and stay connected to Shakespeare’s Globe at this time when their buildings are temporarily closed.https://www.shakespearesglobe.com/watch/?fbclid=IwAR13g6U0JAPLP22bQOXzt_ifP-wcJJnWbtfKAOVSL_gfqATK1VgULl5j-wk#love-in-isolation, +++GERMANY: Good News Needed in Times of Corona +++Two students ensure a positive dose in times of crisis with the newsletter “Vitamin Positive”. +++GERMANY: City Offices+++Several public city offices should no longer be visited and are available to all customers by e-mail / post or telephone. +++UNIVERSITIES: Growing Number of International Students at Bavarian Universities+++The number of International Students at Bavaria’s universities has risen by more than 100 per cent. Travel traffic almost came to a complete standstill. “From July, the reception of foreign tourists will be resumed under safe conditions,” said Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Saturday. Please check their online appointment categories under “Registration to apply for a Master’s program – Exclusively for students with a CGPA of 3,8 or above.” Appointments will be assigned immediately after re-opening of the visa section.https://pakistan.diplo.de/pk-en/service/2-study-visa-seite/1676104, +++GERMANY: Invitation to the virtual Long Night of Ideas on 19 June 2020+++Discussion events, readings, and visits to the cinema, club, gallery, and sports hall – and all this from your living room? +++GENERAL: Caution with Home Infection+++The World Health Organization (WHO) warns of the risk of infection in the home. The controls imposed in mid-March have already been reduced since last Wednesday. Those of you who are looking for ideas and inspiration can find a colorful and broad mix of information and entertainment. +++GERMANY: Universities Overview Measures+++The FSZ provides us with an overview of closures and postponements for many German universities and links for further information: https://www.fzs.de/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/%C3%9Cbersicht-Hochschulen-Umgang-mit-Corona-Virus-2020-03-19.xlsx, +++GENERAL: Another Inspirational Idea for Staying At Home+++You are interested in science and research? https://www.who.int/news-room/detail/13-04-2020-public-statement-for-collaboration-on-covid-19-vaccine-development. Federal Health Minister Jens Spahn (CDU) announced in Berlin: “We expect to start delivery of the first doses next week.” Moderna also announced that the first deliveries to European countries would probably take place next week.https://apnews.com/article/eu-authorizes-moderna-vaccine-925e91f8de26c517d18fd6b99458a132, +++EUROPE: EU Medicines Agency Gives Green Light to Second Covid-19 Vaccine+++The European Medicines Agency has given its approval to the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine paving the way for it to be rolled out across the EU. Federal Health Minister Jens Spahn called for the new testing possibilities to be used. This includes regular and thorough handwashing with soap for 20-30 seconds, sneezing in the elbows or a quickly disposable handkerchief or tissue, keeping a distance from other people and avoiding shaking hands. Word PDF; Lifeline Waiver Order: 5/31/2012 +++GERMANY: Saxony Favors opening of Restaurants from 15th of May+++Cafés, pubs and restaurants which have been closed for weeks because of the Corona pandemic should, according to the will of Saxony’s Minister of Economics Martin Dulig, quickly have clarity as to when they can reopen their doors. Many questions are open, the quality of online teaching often unclear. A good example of this is the University of Frankfurt, which for the first time was switching its orientation week to online and offering, for example, a free online German course or a chat against loneliness and voluntary help from other students for students in quarantine.https://aktuelles.uni-frankfurt.de/studium/internationales-bewerber-bangen-um-ihr-auslandsstudium-an-der-goethe-uni/, +++GERMANY: Corona Aids for Students Also in the Winter Semester+++Federal Minister of Education Karliczek wants to extend the Corona aid for students, which was re-launched for the partial lockdown in November, to the entire winter semester.https://www.deutschlandfunk.de/bundesbildungsministerin-karliczek-corona-hilfen-fuer.2850.de.html?drn:news_id=1192189, +++UNIVERSITIES: Germany Remains One of the Most Popular Places of Study for Foreigners Worldwide+++Around 320,000 international students were enrolled at German higher education institutions and universities in the winter semester 2019/20, as the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and the German Centre for Higher Education and Science Research (DZHW) announced on Wednesday. The reproduction rate is estimated at 0.71 – which means that every infected person transmits the disease to an average of 0.71 people. “The increase of €43.5 million in scholarships for 2020 and 2021 is our response to the difficult situation of the solo self-employed in the corona crisis,” Grütters said in a statement. Please find more information in this press release. Mostly you can find the latest information on changes due to Corona within the news section or directly on the homepage of your university. You can help us by participating in our survey to provide a picture of the major issues international students face at the moment! This means that the number of new infections reported within 7 days has roughly halved since the peak just before Christmas – the 7-day incidence was 197.6 on 22 December. +++GERMANY: Money Access+++While some banks are temporarily closing some of their branches, there are no restrictions on the supply of cash and the functionality of the payment systems. Bloomberg delivers business and markets news, data, analysis, and video to the world, featuring stories from Businessweek and Bloomberg News on everything pertaining to politics Countries most affected by entry restrictions are China, India and Italy. The corona pandemic has shown how susceptible international supply chains can be to disruption. We had to reckon with a vacancy rate of about 40 per cent of the rooms for the winter semester because “digital students” no longer rent rooms”. According to experts, a noticeable effect in containing the pandemic can be expected from a usage rate of 15 percent. “The leading indicators are giving cause for optimism,” said Marc Schattenberg of Deutsche Bank in a survey by the Deutsche Presse-Agentur. Completed APS procedure with certificate or attestation (guest researchers and scholarship holders are requested to make an appointment directly with the visa office of the embassy) If you have already received a visa in the past and have not made use of it due to the coronavirus so that the validity of the visa has now expired, you are requested to contact the visa office of the consular section responsible for you. Which professional interests would you like to pursue? +++GERMANY: Bavaria Plans Free Airport Corona Tests to Halt Virus at BorderThe German state of Bavaria will soon start offering free coronavirus tests at airports for people returning from holiday, state premier Markus Söder said Sunday.https://medicalxpress.com/news/2020-07-germany-bavaria-free-coronavirus-airports.html, +++GERMANY: Lufthansa Wants to Refund All Tickets by The End of August+++Following the lockdown and a comprehensive flight plan change, Lufthansa intends to reimburse customers for all ticket prices for corona-related flight cancellations in the coming weeks. In the Audimax, the largest lecture hall of the university, there could only be less than 200 seats instead of 1654 students. Additionally they offer the free option to call +49-800 1110111 / +49-800 1110222 through a phone with German simcard. “This new collaboration builds on our existing links with Curevac,” Glaxosmithkline (GSK) chief executive Emma Walmsley said, according to a statement on Wednesday. Fintiba would like to know how international students handle the current situation n order to know how we can support you. According to the Federal Statistical Office, 44.7 million people were still employed in Germany in the second quarter, 1.3 percent less than a year ago. If a user tests positive for Covid-19 and this status is recorded in the app, the other users are to be informed that they have been near an infected person in the past.https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/spahn-corona-app-101.html, +++GERMANY: Current Travel Instructions in Europe+++The German government has decided to lift the worldwide travel warning for 29 European countries from 15th June. To ensure that the aid reaches its intended recipients quickly, the Bundestag, Germany’s parliament, is to consider the aid packages on Wednesday, with the Bundesrat, the German deliberative body that represents the country’s 16 federal states, following on Friday. This website presents several Citizen Science projects in which you can easily participate from your couch. The total number of hours worked also fell far more sharply than the number of people in employment. More information on that topic you can find here: https://www.sueddeutsche.de/wirtschaft/wohnen-berlin-folge-von-corona-kuerzere-warteliste-der-studentenwohnheime-dpa.urn-newsml-dpa-com-20090101-200404-99-589486, +++GERMANY: Creative Ideas for Home: Interactive Cooking Online+++Foodboom, a recipe platform has launched a content idea that combines entertainment and practical benefits while offering added culinary value. Federal Finance Minister Olaf Scholz (SPD) is pushing for three measures in particular: the extension of the short-time work allowance from one to two years, a one-time family bonus of 300 euros per child, and a rescue package for the municipalities with reimbursement of old debts and compensation for the collapsed trade tax revenues.https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-germany-stimulus/german-economic-stimulus-plan-could-be-worth-75-billion-80-billion-paper-idUSKBN237099, +++GERMANY: These Relaxations Come After Pentecost+++Meeting of more than just two households, sports in the club and finally bringing the children back to the daycare centre. +++ CHINA: Blocked Account +++Deutsche Bank continues to suspend the blocked account service. In more than 80% of the patients, biologically active antibodies capable of rendering the virus harmless were still detected six months after their illness, said virologist Ulf Dittmer, Director of the Institute of Virology at Essen University Hospital.https://www.zeit.de/news/2020-07/21/antikoerper-bieten-vermutlich-laengerfristig-immunitaet, +++GERMANY: Update on Who Is Allowed to Travel to Germany From Outside The EU+++As of Friday, July 17th, Germany was permitting citizens from the following eight non-EU countries to visit “without restrictions”, according to its Foreign Ministry: Australia, Georgia, Canada, Montenegro, New Zealand, Thailand, Tunisia, Uruguay. It changes teaching and learning, especially for students. Americans, Russians and Brazilians, so far, seem to be excluded, China, as well as developing nations like Uganda, Cuba and Vietnam for example are will be allowed in according to draft lists seen by The New York Times.https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/23/world/europe/coronavirus-EU-American-travel-ban.html?referringSource=articleShare, +++GERMANY: Surge in number of people learning German+++German is now thought to have the same amount of learners as Spanish. If an alternative date can be offered for China, it will be published on their website immediately: https://www.aps.org.cn/coronatermin. She has broad support from the parties and the states. Even mass production has already begun. This option is valid for the above-mentioned booking and validity period for all super saver and economy tickets for long-distance travel as well as for some regional transport offers, such as the cross-country ticket or some country tickets. Please visit your respective university website for more details. Please find more information in this article: https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/germany-weighing-strict-curfews-if-rules-violated-over-weekend-a-b7a39586-2557-4e6a-b712-7e24e1dea800. The proposal does not reveal yet if travel will be possible after this date and during the summer holidays, which in some federal states begins at the end of June. Students in India can still apply for a visa for Germany as most embassies and VFS offices are still operating. The opening hours of the Passport and Visa Office will not change. Additionally, the ministry would provide students with “particularly acute emergencies” with non-repayable grants. However, it does not protect users from becoming infected with the virus themselves.https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/faq-corona-tracing-app-103.html, +++GERMANY: Exceptions on Travel Ban for International Students+++The EU Commission wants to extend the ban on entry into the EU imposed because of the coronavirus pandemic until the end of June. Solidarity will also be the normative guideline for the breakout sessions, workshops, and leader’s panels of #PGS20, in order to prioritize common solutions to the crisis. So we want to provide you with some expert advice to have an ergonomic working enviroment.https://time.com/5821252/back-pain-work-from-home-tips/, +++CHINA: Embassy Opening+++The legal and consular section of the embassy will only be open on the following days from 8.00 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. in the coming weeks: Tuesday, 21.04., Thursday, 23.04., Monday, 27.04., Wednesday, 29.04. The university could offer a maximum of 30 seats in its lecture halls, provided that the rules of distance were observed.https://www.mz-web.de/merseburg/neues-semester-mit-praezenzlehre-studenten-kehren-im-herbst-an-hochschule-zurueck-37124316, +++GERMANY: Start for Free Corona Tests For Holiday Returnees+++During the summer travel season, voluntary tests are to be started on a broad front among holiday returnees. +++GERMANY: Goethe Institut Learning German+++As a replacement for German lessons that are currently not taking place, the Goethe Institute offers a series of exciting articles that you can discover from the comfort of your couch. Further information and details can be found on the, Students coming to Germany from an area at risk are recommended to, A short overview of what to do to help protect yourself and others is available at the website of Auswärtiges Amt, You can reach our experts at 040 325 325 800, Meet Rida – Our Fintiba scholarship holder of 2020, https://monitor.icef.com/2021/02/germany-projects-year-over-year-enrolment-growth-for-winter-2021/, https://www.tu-chemnitz.de/tu/pressestelle/aktuell/10565/en, https://www.dw.com/en/traveling-germany-coronavirus/a-54124541, https://www.iamexpat.de/expat-info/german-expat-news/ffp2-masks-curfews-home-office-germany-considering-new-lockdown, https://www.bundesgesundheitsministerium.de/coronavirus/current-information-for-travellers.html, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45jtgetwmfs&feature=youtu.be, https://www.dw.com/en/covid-vaccine-biontech-plans-2-billion-doses-this-year/a-56198054, https://www.thelocal.de/20210107/explained-germanys-new-two-test-strategy-for-travellers-from-foreign-risk-zones. +++GERMANY: FIrst Federal State Introduces Compulsory Mask+++The East German state of Saxony is the first in Germany to make masks mandatory for public transport and retail. This means that the teaching will be held in a mixture of classroom lectures and digital form.https://meinka.de/duale-hochschule-karlsruhe-setzt-auf-hybrides-wintersemester/, +++GERMANY: German Vaccine Developer Already Very Far+++The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved an accelerated approval procedure for two potential vaccine candidates against coronavirus for the Mainz-based company Biontech and the American group Pfizer. The new regulations of the Senate put a stop to this on Tuesday in view of the massive increase in the number of infections. You will have to present formal documentation that you are coming from an area of risk and are missing your studies/ exams because of the quarantine. +++CHINA: China Flights Expected To Be Possible In June+++Federal Interior Minister Horst Seehofer said he could imagine that flights to and from safe regions in China would be possible again after the international travel warning expired on 15 June. In case you belong to the group of international students that were not able to arrive in time for the winter semester due to the pandemic, please do the following: +++GERMANY: Is it Possible to Travel Over Christmas within Germany Under New Rules?+++At the moment rules are being adapted constantly in order to decrease the number of corona cases. The hotline is aimed at all those who are psychologically burdened by the corona crisis situation, for example by suffering from domestic isolation, lacking social support, losing structure in everyday life or being uncertain about how to proceed. Please find below a list of the respective health ministries of each state with updated information on restrictions and closures. How can it develop its own unique power even in times of crisis? According to PEI, 130 vaccine projects are underway worldwide, ten candidates are already in clinical trials, two in advanced phases 2 and 3.https://innovationorigins.com/curevac-is-the-2nd-german-company-permitted-to-test-corona-vaccine-on-humans/, +++GERMANY: Interim Aid for Students in Pandemic Caused Emergencies+++Students in acute emergencies can apply for interim aid from Tuesday at 12 noon using a uniform online tool that is accessible nationwide. In addition to Germany and all other neighbouring countries of the Czech Republic, Switzerland and Croatia will also receive the green light. According to a comparison by the Deep Knowledge Group (DKG), Germany is in second place worldwide. https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/roche-s-covid-19-antibody-test-gets-fda-emergency-use-approval-1.1430435. However, the APS appointment is still working, the applicants can still apply for the APS examination now. Customers with tickets booked until 13 March 2020 can use tickets booked until 13th of March 2020 with travel days until 30th of April 2020 flexibly until 30th of June 2020, the train connection is no longer applicable. The state of Lower Saxony and the Volkswagen Foundation want to make the state’s universities and colleges the drivers of digitization of studies, teaching and research, also in comparison with other German states. The telephone lines of the Thai Embassy are also open on weekends. More information you can find here: https://www.aps.org.cn/corona-bescheinigung, +++GERMANY: First Mensa To Reopen+++On May 12th we started. Learn everything an expat should know about managing finances in Germany, including bank accounts, paying taxes, getting insurance and investing. As early as 6 June, however, the states may allow further relaxation – for example, that in future a maximum of ten people or members of two households may meet in public. The Eurogroup, which brings together the finance ministers of the 19 member states sharing the single currency agreed on Thursday to a common emergency plan to limit the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the European economy. two people are allowed to go outside. “As of today, there is no sign of a substantial, significant drop in occupancy in the more than 1700 dormitories of the Studentenwerke”, says General Secretary Achim Meyer auf der Heyde. This will probably not change until March 2021. According to internal information by Roche, there has been a breakthrough. Please find the most recent information on the news portal of Deutsche Bahn: https://www.deutschebahn.com/de/presse/pressestart_zentrales_uebersicht/Presse-Blog-zur-aktuellen-Lage-Coronavirus-und-Bahnverkehr-4966788.
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