News, views and guides for Africans in Germany and Europe
News, views and guides for Africans in Germany and Europe
Read the latest news on the coronavirus or Covid-19 and advice for Africans in Germany >> Afronews > News, views and guides for the African diaspora in Germany and Europe. Nachrichten für und über Afrikaner in Deutschland
Corona: Germany will not extend the obligation to work remotely after June 30th. This comes as another step towards the country’s return to normalcy after months of the coronavirus restrictions. The law had made work places to oblige to let employees work remotely or from home during the time period when cases of corona in […] More
As the cases of the coronavirus infection dwindle in Germany, the government has slowly been loosening restrictions. The latest on debate has been on the wearing of masks and where do we still need them? The country is at a point where, if it continues with the current progress, could end up corona free! The […] More
Short-term workers in Germany benefiting from the Kurzarbeit allowance provided by the government will now face additional tax payment to an already lower income. In Germany, Kurzarbeit (short-time work allowance) is is a governmental unemployment insurance system in which there’s a reduction in working time and pay, with the state making up for all or part of the lost […] More
A vaccination doctor from Berlin has been arrested for issuing blank vaccination cards. The 43 year-old lady worked in the vaccination centre in the arena in Eichenstrasse, Treptow. A police spokesman said that in addition to her regular vaccination work, she is said to have stamped vaccination cards and batch stickers. The doctor was arrested […] More
Germany: Berlin intents to start full usage of the digital immunity certificate by the end of June to make it easier for people to have proof of vaccination against coronavirus in Germany. German health Minister Jens Spahn said on Thursday the 10th of June 2021 that Germany will roll out a digital immunity certificate ‘CovPass’ […] More
Coronavirus Germany: A German TV channel published information about the countries in which vacations are allowed that one can travel to within the EU due to the low rate of coronavirus infections and high vaccination turn out. Zeit posted that admission into a country is based on each country’s vaccination reach and rules and regulations. […] More
Kenyans in Germany should continue to be law abiding and work hard to excel in their professional fields, Kenya’s new Ambassador to Germany H.E. Thomas Amolo has said. In an exclusive interview with Afronews Germany, Ambassador Thomas Amolo reminded Kenyans in Germany of their great duty to remain Kenyans and help safeguard the country’s name. […] More
Germany: From the 4th of June 2021 Berlin’s art and flea markets will now be allowed to reopen – with necessary coronavirus safety precautions. Numerous Flea markets and antique markets in Berlin are inviting people to haggle, rummage,pick and choose, buy from the this weekend onward. This comes as good news to those who enjoy […] More
Coronavirus Germany: Restaurants and bars will be allowed to reopen their indoor areas to guests again from Friday 5th June after the coronavirus pandemic had closed everything down. This was announced by Economic Senator Ramona Pop, he did so on the 1st of June after a senate meeting. Here are the rules and restrictions for […] More
While the number of infections in Germany decreases, comes about new freedoms, so this is the perfect opportunity to attend open-air film festivals, gallery openings and so much more, here are 8 covid-safe events to attend in Germany in June 2021: Berlinale Summer Special – June 9th-20th The Berlinale, assumed to be the world’s largest international film […] More
Children from the ages of twelve can now be vaccinated in the European Union (EU) with the corona vaccine from Biontech/Pfizer. Following a recommendation from the Medicines Agency EMA, the EU commission also stated that it granted approval. This comes as the Standing Vaccination Commission in Germany had not yet issued a recommendation. After reports […] More
A lot of changes are happening in Germany in June 2021 from vaccine priority lists being abolished to better funding for trainees. Here’s what changes you should expect: Lack of vaccine priority list Starting June 7th, vaccine appointments around Germany will be open to anyone 12 and over. This is regardless of them belonging to […] More