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Six want to be the boss in Tübingen’s town hall
Many candidates’ posters are currently hanging on the roadside in Tübingen. Two women and four men are running for mayor on Sunday, 23 October—including Boris Palmer, who has been in office for 16 years. Each term of office lasts eight years. The OB candidates will introduce themselves at a municipal information evening. The event begins on Wednesday, 5 October, at 7 p.m. in the Hermann-Hepper-Halle and will also be broadcast... -
Wüste Welle—Open Day
The free radio station Wüste Welle and the editorial staff NewcomerNEWS are offering free (taster) workshops next Friday and Saturday, 07.10. and 08.10.2022. Participants will gain an insight into the basics of radio journalism, for example, or how to create their own programme. You can take different workshops individually and also participate without prior registration. Participation is open to all, newcomers from other countries are especially welcome. Info: https://www.wueste-welle.de/events/view/id/191762/date/1665093600 tun22100601... -
The dai invites refugee women to dance
The German-American Institute (dai) in Tübingen was founded 70 years ago. To celebrate this anniversary with guests, the dai is making new offers. One offer is “Liberty Dance”, a dance course for refugee women and women with a migration background. It starts on Saturday, 24 September, at 2 p.m. and lasts until 3.30 p.m. in the dai hall at Karlstraße 3. Every Saturday, the dai writes, the aim is to... -
Intercultural Week under the motto “#offen geht” (#open goes)
Every year in autumn, the Intercultural Week takes place nationwide. This year the events are from 12 September to 23 October. Many offices, institutions, initiatives and associations organise a programme with information, participation, cultural and discussion offers. In Tübingen, the Intercultural Week has existed in its current form since 2003, and Tübingen offers more than 30 events. The events include children’s and family activities, readings, storytelling, exhibitions, culinary offerings, concerts,... -
Buy tickets again: Buses and trains after the 9-euro ticket
September 1st will mark the end of the nine-euro ticket. Therefore, all passengers of buses and trains will have to buy a ticket again before departing. For refugees from Ukraine, there will be no more returning fees for local transport fares. The Association of German Transport Companies had already announced this in May. The cheapest way to get a ticket in Tübingen is for owners of the KreisBonusCard: they can... -
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 test station that is located in front of the Uhlandbad in Tübinger Karlstraße is open from 12.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. In other places in Tübingen´s districts and countrywide, new rules for tests will be applied from July.... -
Vacation Programs for Children and Teenagers
This summer, children and adults in Tübingen, Mössingen, and Rottenburg will once again find many opportunities to romp in, enjoy handicrafts and develop creativity during the school vacations. For the KreisBonusCard holders, many offers cost less money and sometimes they are available free of charge. All programs also can be found on the Internet. Other regions, such as Kusterdingen and Gomaringen, are also preparing vacation programs. The city of Tübingen... -
Main branch of Tübingen Public Library closes for renovation work
From Thursday, May 26, to Monday, June 20, the main branch will be closed for renovation work. It will not be possible to return media. The loan period for media borrowed now will be extended to September/October. As an alternative, the branch in Derendingen will be open from Tuesday, May 31, to Saturday, June 18, (Tuesday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2... -
Main branch of Tübingen Public Library closes for renovation work
From Thursday, May 26, to Monday, June 20, the main branch will be closed for renovation work. It will not be possible to return media. The loan period for media borrowed now will be extended to September/October. As an alternative, the branch in Derendingen will be open from Tuesday, May 31, to Saturday, June 18, (Tuesday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2... -
Café Sozial offers space for encounters
Refugees of all nations and Tübingen residents can meet at the Café sozial. The café is located on the first floor of the social services department of the Tübingen city administration at Derendinger Straße 50, where the "International Encounter Café" is held every Monday from 3:30 to 5:30 pm. Guests can make new contacts over coffee, tea and pastries, the city said in a press release. There are also offers... -
Children can also come to the university
This year, the University of Tübingen is once again inviting all children between the ages of 7 and 12 to come to lectures at the university. These are held by real professors exclusively for children. The professors use simple language suitable for children and show that science can be fun. The lectures take place on Tuesdays at 5 p.m. in Lecture Hall 25 (Kupferbau, Hölderlinstraße 5). These are the topics:... -
Free digital German courses at the VHS
The adult education centers in the state offer free digital German courses with the vhs learning portal. They have also been available in Ukrainian since April. The courses can be used alongside official language and integration courses as well as independently of them. The learning platform is also a way to bridge the time until a language course begins. Beginners and advanced learners can also acquire German for the workplace... -
Learning Café gets going
The Lern-Café-Tübingen starts from April 26th every Tuesday from 17:30 to 19 o'clock in the Café Sozial (Tübingen, Derendinger Straße 50). The Lern-Café Tübingen is a project of the association Menschlichkeit Ulm e.V. At the Lern-Café, people of all nationalities who are in a language course, in vocational school or on their way to university receive tutoring that is individually tailored to their language level. For more information about the... -
Climate Day in Tübingen
On Saturday, April 30, the Climate Day will take place at the Ratshausplatz in Tübingen. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., there will be information about climate protection, energy transition and sustainability in the foyer. There you can learn interesting facts about different areas of life such as heat, electricity, consumption and mobility. In addition, you can get free advice on saving energy in the home and on the numerous... -
Nighttime testing stations in Tübingen
Following the decision to reopen clubs and bars in Baden-Württemberg, demand for nighttime rapid testing will increase. The 2G+ rule applies, with no exceptions: Only vaccinated or recovered persons with an additional current negative Corona rapid test have access. Therefore, a testing station at the Pharmaphant pharmacy on Europaplatz opens on Fridays and Saturdays from 8 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. The test station at Kelternplatz is open until 2 a.m.... -
International Women’s Day on March 8
International Women’s Day is a day of action that draws attention to women’s rights and gender equality worldwide. On the one hand, the day celebrates the achievements of the women’s rights movement and, on the other hand, creates awareness for continuing discrimination and inequalities. For this year’s International Women’s Day, the city of Tübingen and the “Aktionsbündnis Gleichstellung Tübingen” invite you to various events: From Thursday, March 3 to Wednesday,... -
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 because Ukrainian citizens can enter the European Union without a visa and move freely in the EU member states. The district, cities and municipalities in the district of Tübingen expect that refugees from Ukraine will increasingly arrive in... -
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 strong women. The leading actresses are, for example, Afghan women's rights activists, a female mountaineer in Iran or Kurdish fighters against the IS. The nine films will be shown at the Kino Museum and the German-American Institute d.a.i... -
Vacation program during the carnival vacations in Tübingen
During the carnival vacations from February 28 to March 4, the Pixelwerkstatt and the German-American Institute (d.a.i) offer a vacation program for children and teenagers. The d.a.i offers English courses from 5th grade up to Abitur preparation or exam preparation for Realschule level. For holders of the KreisBonusCard Junior, the courses cost 5 euros each. The Pixelwerkstatt offers courses on animated films, robots, textile plotting or photo editing. For holders... -
Series of Events Jewish Life in the Arab-Islamic World
From Saturday, February 26th to Monday, February 28th, there will be various events in Tübingen on the topic of Jewish life in the Arab-Islamic world. On all dates, admission is free; the organizers ask for donations. On Saturday at 8:30 p.m., a discussion and concert on Jewish-Muslim coexistence in North Africa and the Middle East will take place at Café Haag in Tübingen. On Sunday at 19:30 and Monday at... -
Branches of the public library closed
A fire alarm system is being installed in the Derendingen branch of the Tübingen Public Library. Therefore, the library will be closed from February 26th to March 21nd. During this time, the library will also be unavailable by telephone. Loan periods that expire during this time will be automatically extended to March 22nd. If necessary, media can be borrowed and returned at the main branch of the public library. In... -
First Orientation Course at the Adult Education Center Tübingen
The Volkshochschule Tübingen offers a "First Orientation Course - Welcome to Tübingen!" in March on one morning and one afternoon date. The free course is aimed at refugees aged 18 and older who are still in the asylum process and do not come from a safe country of origin. Those who have only been in Germany for a short time will find help in this course to orient themselves in... -
Apply for a spot in the day care center
Everyone who wishes to enroll their children in a day care center or nursery school in Tübingen must do so until the end of February 2021. The day care center years starts in September. The date until which parents have to accept the spot is provided in the acceptance letter. Detailed information about child day care in Tübingen (https://www.tuebingen.de/158.html) and the application procedures (www.tübingen.de/23418.html) are available on the internet. There,... -
Career information online
Students from all types of schools can learn about training and study opportunities free of cost at the Career Information Day. Career Information Day (BIT) will take place online from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, February 22nd. Those interested can register at www.bit-tuebingen.de. The event is organised by the Tübingen District Office. Around 45 companies from the trades, commerce, industry, services and public authorities will be presenting their... -
Nightly curfew for non-vaccinated people
In the district of Tübingen, non-vaccinated people must stay at home at night starting Sunday, January 16th. The reason: More and more people are getting infected with the Corona virus. The limit of 500 new infections per 100,000 inhabitants within one week has been exceeded (seven-day incidence). This is reported by the district office of Tübingen. Therefore, there are restrictions for non-vaccinated and non-immunized people. They are not allowed to... -
Starting January 10th, more tests in schools
During the Christmas vacations, more students may have contracted the highly contagious Omicron virus - on vacation or at family gatherings. That's why there will be more Corona tests in Baden-Württemberg after schools reopen on January 10th. Students are to take a quick test every day during the first week of school, starting Monday. This is stated in a letter from the Ministry of Education. Exceptions will be made for... -
No fireworks in the city center of Tübingen
A strict ban on fireworks is in force in Tübingen's historic center at the turn of the year. This is to protect the historic city center. This was announced by the city of Tübingen on its website. The ban also applies in Calwerstraße in the area of the clinics. On December 31st and January 1st, the ban covers the areas of Belthlestraße, Schlossbergstaffel, Haeringstaffel, Schänzle, Alleenbrücke and Derendinger Allee in... -
No alcohol on New Year’s Eve in the city center of Tübingen
No alcohol may be consumed outdoors in the city center of Tübingen at the turn of the year. This regulation applies from 6 a.m. on Friday, December 31st, until 6 a.m. on Saturday, January 1st. This is announced by the city. This is to prevent the Corona virus from spreading further. Restaurants are not allowed to sell alcohol in to-go cups. In addition, no alcoholic beverages brought to the marketplace... -
New Corona rules in effect after Christmas
New Corona rules will be in place in Baden-Württemberg starting Monday, December 27th. They are intended to prevent "the omicron variant from spreading rapidly and the infection numbers skyrocketing again," according to the state ministry. The rules in detail: Ten vaccinated and recovered people are allowed to meet indoors, and 50 vaccinated and recovered people are allowed to meet outdoors. And if one unvaccinated person comes, a household may only... -
A tax against waste in Tübingen
The city of Tübingen wants to reduce the amount of waste from "to go" or "take away" packaging. The reasons: Overflowing public rubbish bins do not look nice. In addition, the city has to spend a lot of money for the disposal of the waste. That is why it is introducing a packaging tax on 1 January 2022. Shops such as snack bars, cafés, bakeries and petrol stations will have... -
Opening hours over Christmas and the New Year
Businesses. Most retail stores are still open for half a day on Christmas Eve, Friday, December 24th and New Year's Eve, Friday, December 31th. The situation is different for the official public holidays. On these days, all stores remain closed: on Christmas Day, Saturday, December 25th, on New Year's Day, Saturday, January 1st and on "Epiphany", Thursday, January 6th. Municipal offices and facilities. These are only closed on Christmas Eve... -
Special vaccination campaign for children
The University Hospital of Tübingen and the district of Tübingen are offering a vaccination against Corona for children. During the special campaign, only five to eleven-year-olds will be vaccinated on the weekend of December 17th to 19th. The Standing Commission on Vaccination (Stiko) recommends vaccination mainly for children with diseases such as diabetes and obesity, and also if they have relatives who could be at risk of a severe case... -
Only vaccinated, recovered and tested persons are allowed in Tübingen administrative offices
Due to the high number of Corona infections, the 3G rule applies in all buildings run by the city of Tübingen. This means that only those who have been vaccinated, have recovered or have tested negative for Corona are allowed to enter. The professional rapid test may be a maximum of 24 hours old, a PCR test a maximum of 48 hours old. In the Department of Social Affairs, with... -
Test stations in downtown Tübingen extend their opening hours
From Saturday, December 4th, the Corona test stations in downtown Tübingen will extend their opening hours. This was stated in a press release from the city of Tübingen. This is the city administration's response to the expected increased demand for rapid testing services at weekends and after work. Because according to the new Corona rules, vaccinated and recovered people also need a negative Corona test (2G plus), for example in... -
Online booking of vaccination appointments in the county
In the district of Tübingen, new fixed vaccination locations are being set up: in Tübingen-Hirschau, in Mössingen and in Rottenburg. They add to the already existing offer at the Alte Universitäts-Apotheke in Tübingen. The district wrote this in a press release. Starting Monday, November 29, about 100 vaccination appointments can be booked three times a week (Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays) at the Alte Post in Rottenburg (Poststraße 15). Starting Wednesday,... -
Free Corona rapid tests in Rottenburg
The Corona Test Center at Rottenburg's Eugen-Bolz-Platz is opening on Saturday, November 20th. Free tests will be offered for citizens with proof of result without any advance appointments. This was announced by the city on its official homepage. The test center is open Monday through Friday from 1 to 6 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Test certificates are issued both in writing and digitally... -
Information evenings on secondary schools
Which secondary school is right for my child? Parents of fourth graders can now get initial answers to these questions at information evenings. Parents can find out on three dates without registration, but with the applicable distance and hygiene rules about the different inform the types of schools in Tübingen. The kick-off will be on Thursday, November 11, at 8 p.m. the West Community School at Westbahnhofstraße 27. It will... -
Tübingen tests for free again
The number of people infected with corona is rising from one record high to the next. One reason: Some people don’t know that they’re infected. Ever since the tests cost money, many refrain from taking one. Because of this, Tübingen is offering free corona tests for everyone again. Starting Monday, November 15th, two test stations are opened for this again: at the city hall from 10am to 6pm and at... -
Presentations and workshops about the topic Islam at TübIs
TübIs”, short for “Tübinger Islamgespräche” (Tübingen Islam talks), is an association that campaigns for a differentiated picture of Islam in the public. TübIs’ objective is to strengthen “the democratic life together in diversity”. For this, the association is organizing conference days with presentations, workshops and a panel discussion, which will start on Monday, November 8th, and go until Sunday, November 21st. Topics include religious education at schools, antisemitism under Muslims... -
Dates for spontaneous vaccination in the District of Tübingen
More and more people are getting infected with the coronavirus – younger people included. Especially patients who have not been vaccinated are filling the intensive care units in hospitals. Because of this, the state of Baden-Württemberg is offering vaccination dates without registration, which will also be in the District of Tübingen. The first date is on Saturday, November 6th, in Rottenburg-Ergenzingen (11:15 am to 4:30 pm, at the former test... -
New corona rules for employees and Christmas markets
Employees working in gastronomy and at events don’t have to wear masks anymore in certain cases, starting Thursday, October 28th. This applies if the business or event uses the 2G rule. With this rule, only fully vaccinated and recovered guests can enter. They don’t need a mask. Furthermore, the employees have to voluntarily give their employer proof of vaccination or recovery. This is written in the current amendments of the... -
Immigrants wanted for integration council
There is an integration council in Tübingen. It advises the municipal council and the city administration on integration policy issues. The Integration Council is looking for five people to become residents with expertise in integration and migration issues. If one of the incumbent residents leaves the Integration Council, a person from the list of replacements will take his or her place. Interested persons can apply until 15 December 2021. This... -
Help for refugees in Tübingen at the new location
The Social Welfare Department of the City of Tübingen has moved. It is now located at Derendinger Straße 50. It is about a ten-minute walk from the main railway station. Lines 2, 5 and 16 take about four minutes from the station to the Hegelstraße bus stop. The building is barrier-free and has a lift. In the department for assistance for refugees, the staff advise on all questions of daily... -
Program during the autumn break for students
Crafting, making a movie, editing pictures or learning free speaking in English: During the autumn break from October 31 to November 5, the City of Tübingen is organizing a holiday program, along with other external providers. Among others, the German-American Institute (d.a.i.) offers preparation courses for the Abitur as well as student courses in English. In the Pixel Medienwerkstatt (Pixel Media Workshop), a variety of courses will take place, for... -
Rapid tests in Entringen free of charge
The German Red Cross (DRK) Ammerbuch is offering Corona quick tests in Entringen every day in October, according to the DRK. At the test centre in Rollengasse 10, for example, pregnant women, nursing mothers, people who cannot be vaccinated for medical reasons, children and adolescents up to and including 17 years of age, anxiety patients and holders of a district bonus card can have themselves tested free of charge and... -
Unvaccinated people have to stay outside in the 2G-model
The state government of Baden-Württemberg has changed its corona regulations. It is in effect starting Friday, October 15. The vaccination coverage is “still not high enough,” according to the state government. Consequently, not all restrictions can be lifted. Especially unvaccinated people fall seriously ill and have to get admitted to the hospital. Restrictions will only be loosened for vaccinated and recovered people. This is new: Organizers of concerts, theaters and... -
Free courses for women
The Tübingen Family Educational Centre (FBS) is offering open intercultural courses free of charge from October onwards. The course "Fit & Fun for the Family" is designed to encourage women to exercise and thus strengthen their health. It also addresses topics such as healthy eating. In a sewing project on nine dates, women learn the basics of sewing. The sewing room at the FBS is equipped with good machines and... -
Vaccination campaigns in the districts of Tübingen and Böblingen
From Thursday to Saturday, the mobile vaccination team from the university hospital Tübingen will be in Hirrlingen, Bodelshausen and Böblingen. This was announced in a press release by the hospital. People who want to get vaccinated against the coronavirus for free, can go there by showing their ID without having to make an appointment. Booster vaccinations are also possible. The vaccines Biontech/Pfizer and Janssen (“Johnson&Johnson”) are available. Only one vaccination... -
Asylum center interviewed candidates for the Bundestag
What is your opinion on an asylum procedure / a social consultation that is independent from the state? What is your position on state-organized sea rescue? And: How can the federal government support / simplify the willingness of many cities and federal states to accommodate refugees from camps with terrible living situations? These questions were posed to four Bundestag candidates by the Tübingen asylum center prior to the federal election... -
Help for refugees not available for a week
The social department of the city of Tübingen is relocating. This affects the departments help for refugees, social assistance and social planning. During the week from Monday September 27th to Friday October 1st, the employees are therefore not available. The new address after the move is: Derendinger Straße 50, 72072 Tübingen. That’s in the south of town. From the beginning of October around 65 employees will be working there. Their... -
Intercultural Weeks from 23 September to 3 October
Under the motto "#offengeht" (“#openworks”), the Intercultural Week starts nationwide on Thursday with a wide range of events. In the district of Tübingen, 30 events offer examples of peaceful coexistence and good social interaction: the lectures, readings, exhibitions, cooking meetings, cultural offerings, church services and workshops deal with topics such as prejudice, discrimination and racism. "The intercultural week creates a platform for contacts and encounters. It stands for a culture... -
Support for relatives in Afghanistan in the Tübingen asylum center
Because of the current threat situation, many people are worried about their relatives and friends in Afghanistan, who are still in the country. The Tübingen asylum center is offering consultation appointments and support: all data of the affected person in Afghanistan as well as a statement about the threat level, if possible with proof, is recorded in a form. The asylum center then sends this form to the Federal Foreign... -
Vaccination campaign of the Asylum Centre Tübingen
The Asylum Centre Tübingen is organising a vaccination campaign together with the Department of Assistance for Refugees of the City of Tübingen on the initiative of Dr Mickeler. Anyone who would like to be vaccinated can come to Europastraße 37, room 25, on Wednesday, 1 September between 4 and 6 pm. The vaccinations will be carried out with Biontech. Those who would like to be vaccinated should bring their vaccination... -
Vaccination without appointment in the District of Tübingen
The vaccination bus from the Tübingen vaccination center is currently driving to many places within the District of Tübingen. Doctors in mobile teams from the German Red Cross (DRK) vaccinate on-site without an appointment. Those who want to get vaccinated only have to bring an identity document. First as well as second vaccinations are possible. Available vaccines are Biontech/Pfizer and Janssen (“Johnson&Johnson”), from which you can choose. From now until... -
Whether hairdresser or the gym: unvaccinated people need corona tests
The state government of Baden-Württemberg has published the new Corona rules. They will apply from Monday, August 16th. There are no longer any restrictions for private meetings and celebrations. Masks are also no longer not required to be worn during these. However, the mask requirement still applies to all enclosed spaces such as stores. Everyone must also wear masks outdoors if they cannot maintain the minimum distance of 1.5 meters... -
Reachability of the Tübingen foreigners’ office restricted during the summer
During the summer holidays, the reachability of the foreigners’ office in Tübingen by telephone is restricted. These are the new times: Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. People who pose an inquiry through email or mail can expect long waiting times. If the inquiry is especially urgent, the reasons for the urgency can be explained via phone or in the written inquiry. There also needs to... -
Holidays in the branches of the Tübingen public library
The branches of the Tübingen public library close each year during the school holidays. Starting Monday, 2nd August and going until Monday, 13th September (inclusive), the branches in Derendingen, Waldhäuser-Ost and Wanne are closed. The return box in Derendingen can also not be used during this time. The main library in Tübingen will be open continuously during the holidays. If you want to borrow books, DVDs for bad weather, travel... -
Rottenburger Sprachcafé has reopened
In the language café in Rottenburg, refugees and migrants can improve their German skills with volunteers. The Sprach-Café opens every Wednesday from 5.30 p.m. It is in the Atrium building next to the high building on the former DHL site. The visitors determine what and how is learned. There is coffee, cake, pastries and fruit as well as child care. The entire offer can be used free of charge. If... -
State government amends Corona regulations
Baden-Württemberg has simplified its Corona regulations. It will be effective as of Monday, July the 26th. For the district of Tübingen, this does not mean any change as long as the number of infections does not increase. In this region, fewer than ten people per 100,000 inhabitants are being infected within the span of one week (incidence level 1). However, it is further required that everyone over the age of... -
The exhibition shows: Understanding succeeds even without words
“Many languages—one world” is the title of an exhibition in Dußlingen. It will open on Monday, July 26th, at 6 p.m. in the town hall. It shows that the diversity of the world can also be found in Dußlingen. Citizens who speak more than one language answered questions for photos using only their facial expressions and body language. With her portraits, the Tübingen-based photographer Natalia Zumaràn wants to show “that... -
All vaccines available / wait between appointments can be shortened
The Tübingen vaccination center is expanding its range of services. First vaccinations of Biontech, Moderna and Astrazeneca are available now. A vaccination with the Janssen vaccine (Johnson and Johnson) can also be booked, which only needs to be injected once. It is recommended for people aged 60 and over. Initial appointments for a vaccination can be booked at www.tuebingen-impfzentrum.de and the vaccine can be selected by the individual. The date... -
Tübingen vaccination center open again
After the heavy thunderstorm at the end of June, the Tübingen vaccination center in the Paul-Horn-Arena closed. Starting Monday, July 12th, vaccinations will again be given in the gym at the festival place. This was announced by the vaccination center on its website. There are new recommendations on the intervals between the first and the second vaccination. They can be shortened. An earlier appointment for the second vaccination with the... -
Overview graphics on Corona regulations available in many languages
The Ministry of State of Baden-Württemberg has produced information graphics showing the Covid regulations. The graphics are available in the languages English, Arabic, Farsi, French, Italian, Spanish, Turkish, Polish, Romanian and Russian. They show which rules apply when the incidence of corona cases is less than 100, less than 50 and less than 35. They also indicate the conditions under which further opening steps are possible if the incidence is... -
Register for the Rottenburg game city
There will be an ecumenical game city in Rottenburg again. This holiday program is taking place in the first two weeks of the summer holidays, from 2nd to 13th August, Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. It’s directed at all children between the first and sixth grade. The children can handcraft, play, move around and experience adventures. The last possible days to register is on Friday, 25th... -
Mask requirement at schools loosened, tests remain
A low number of new infections with the coronavirus in Baden-Württemberg brings further easings of restrictions. From Monday, 21 June, the obligation to wear masks at schools will be loosened. From that day on, pupils in districts with less than 50 newly infected persons per 100,000 inhabitants in a week will no longer have to wear a mask outdoors. The mask can also be dispensed within class if the number... -
Fewer Covid Test Stations in Tübingen
In more and more areas, Corona testing is no longer compulsory. That is why some test stations are closing in the city centre of Tübingen. The test stations will remain open on the market square, at Haagtor, in Friedrichstraße, in front of the public library, in front of the pharmacy in Neue Straße, in the E-Center in Eugenstraße and in the Lustnau centre. There is also a test station in... -
Summer holiday programme of the City of Tübingen
Registration for the summer holiday programme of the city of Tübingen is possible online from now on until July 5th 2021. The programme is directed at children and adolescents aged six to 15. Every day during the summer holiday, exciting classes will take place – from city rallies and film workshops to adventure days with horses, there is something for everyone. Some courses are separated by boys and girls, others... -
No more test requirement outdoors
Life is getting easier again. Starting Thursday, June 10th, new relaxations go into effect. Among others, a test for open-air events, outdoor gastronomy and outdoor pools and sports is no longer required. This was announced by the Tübingen District Office. Celebrations in restaurants can be with up to 50 people, both in- and outdoors. However, a test or proof of recovery or full vaccination is required for this. Up to... -
In four languages: Everything about fair employment
Which rights do employees have in Germany? And which duties? Those questions will be answered at an event on fair employment for refugees and migrants. The event is taking place—only for those who registered in advance—on Wednesday, June 23rd at the Rottenburg Rettungszentrum at Sülchenstraße 24 and begins at 5.30pm. Registrations will be accepted until Friday, June 18th via email at kiosk@kit-jugendhilfe.de A solicitor of the association “mira” informs about... -
Start with a friend in Tübingen
Since October 2017 the organisation “start-with-a-friend” unites refugees and locals in Tübingen. They connect interested persons who exchange ideas in tandems and participate in intercultural programs. A team of 11 full-time staff, 25 fellows and more than 300 volunteers has arranged over 6000 tandems in more than 20 cities across Germany. In Tübingen, “start-with-a-friend” can be contacted via email at tuebingen@start-with-a-friend.de More information can be found on the webisite: www.start-with-a-friend.de... -
More relaxations for children, culture and sports
Girls and boys can be happy. Starting Monday, June 7th, they can meet with more friends. Until now, meetings of ten people from three households, plus children of those households under the age of 14, were possible. Now, up to five more children from any number of households can join. This was announced by the Tübingen District Office in a press release. Because of this relaxation in the corona regulations,... -
Alcohol prohibited at night in Tübingen’s historic center
The City of Tübingen is prohibiting alcohol in public places between 10 p.m. and 4 a.m. in the historic center. At night, alcohol can only be consumed in outdoor dining areas from restaurants. This regulation goes into effect starting June 2nd, and for now applies until July 4th. The following areas are affected: the Belthlestraße, the Kelternstraße, Am Stadtgraben and a part of the Wilhelmstraße, the Wilhelmstraße in direction Mühlstraße,... -
Meeting more people, fewer tests, in-person classes
In the District of Tübingen, the number of people infected with corona is sinking and has steadily been below the limit of 50. Consequently, there will be further relaxations starting Monday, May 31st, as the Tübingen District Office announced. Now, ten people from three different households can meet in private. Children from these households under the age of 14, recovered and fully vaccinated people don’t count. Shopping is again possible... -
New corona rapid test stations in Tübingen
Many people want to take corona rapid tests. Consequently, there are additional test opportunities during the Pentecost holidays in Tübingen. The test center at the train station / Europaplatz in front of the Café Lieb is new. Until June 5th, it is open Fridays from 9.30 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. and Saturdays from 9.30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The test station in the Keltnerstraße is now also open Saturdays between... -
Swimming possible again
The Tübingen open-air bath opens again on Saturday, May 22nd. Only those who are fully vaccinated – meaning two weeks after the second vaccination for most vaccines –, recovered from corona or can show a negative test result can enter. This test can’t be older than 24 hours. There are three strict time frames between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. Tickets can be booked and bought online over the municipal... -
Rottenburg open-air bath opens
Swimmers in Rottenburg can gather their swimming things. The open-air bath opens on Tuesday, May 25th, however, only between 12.30 a.m. and 7 p.m. during the Pentecost holidays. This was announced by Rottenburg’s municipal utilities on their website. Only those with a negative test result, those recovered from corona (at least 28 days and no more than six months after infection) and fully vaccinated (14 days after the second vaccination... -
Whitsun holiday programme for children
In Baden-Württemberg there are Whitsun holidays from 25 May to 6 June, 24 May is a bank holiday and also free of school. During these two weeks, various providers organise holiday programmes for children: The city of Tübingen offers, among other things, handicraft and art workshops, English courses and sports events for girls and boys separately or together. Among them are workshops by the media workshop PIXEL. Some offers are... -
Earthquakes in the District of Tübingen? Yes!
By Michael Seifert Here’s something that many don’t know: between Tübingen und Balingen, we live in a region in which the earth shakes frequently. The last time an earthquake occurred was on Sunday evening, March 21st, at 6.38 p.m., and it had a strength of 3.6. In the region Tübingen/Reutlingen, you could hear a bang like an explosion and feel a short tremor. The mayor of a township on the... -
Register now for the summer holiday programme at Steinlachtal
The summer holiday programme for children and adolescents of all ages in Mössingen, Ofterdingen and Bodelshausen is ready and online. Registration opens on May 15, 10 am. On offer are 231 events from July 22 to September 11. Curious for the programme? Pizza baking, night hikes, self-assertion and self-defense for girls, a journey into the tropical forest or a discovery tour along the Steinlach, looking behind the scenes of the... -
What is home here?
This is what a YouTube clip is about, which Sameer Ibrahim produced for tünews INTERNATIONAL and has now been published. It is in German with Arabic subtitles. The story: A bus full of homeland collectors toured the Tübingen district on Sunday, June 23 2019. In Unterjesingen, Wolfenhausen, Börstingen and Bodelshausen got out: District archivist Wolfgang Sannwald, 14 refugees from the editorial office of tünews INTERNATIONAL, students and researchers of empirical... -
Educational and participation services in Tübingen
Families with little money can offer their children opportunities in school and free time that they could not otherwise afford. To do this, you can apply for benefits from the education and participation package at the District Office. For example: the transport of pupils to school, learning support (tuition), school trip costs and many other offers. Education and participation benefits are only given to those who are already receiving unemployment... -
Refrigerator bonus
Anyone who has a KreisBonusCard or a KreisBonusCard Extra from the Tübingen district and buys a new and environmentally friendly refrigerator can apply for a 50 euro grant from the Tübingen district. Only refrigerators that were purchased in 2021 and meet the energy efficiency standard A +++ or B (according to the new classification from March 2021) will be funded. In order to be able to apply for the money,... -
Technical assistance to parents in homeschooling
There is a project called “Homeschooling: aber sicher!” Mentors of the Volkshochschule in Rottenburg offers free technical supports every Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. Homeschooling-mentors help parents with a migration history. Whoever needs tips and help with dealing with technical issues can simply come to the consultation session without registration. Furthermore, there is the possibility to make a personal appointment and an interpreter can be made available if necessary.... -
Women strengthen women
“Female Fellows” is an organization in Stuttgart. It was established in 2018. “Our aim is a society in which diversity thrives and which everyone can help shape equally,” says Female Fellows on its website. Diversity also defines the organization’s team: The women are from different countries and have different focuses in their work. The project for refugee women has developed continuously and has expanded to multiple cities. Eva Maria Lehmann... -
International Weeks against Racism 2021
On March 21st, the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is taking place. Because of this, in many German cities the “International Weeks against Racism” are taking place every year in March. For this occasion, there will also be different events and campaigns taking place between March 15th and 28th in Tübingen. “We want to support the thought of solidarity in everyday life between the local people and... -
Stricter compulsory corona rapid test for stores in Tübingen’s historic city
Starting Monday, March 15th, people who want to visit retail stores or cultural offers in Tübingen’s historic city, the Zinserdreieck or the train station area, need a negative corona rapid test. Now, this also applies to citizens of the city of Tübingen. For this, the city of Tübingen is expanding its test stations. People who got a negative test will receive a virtual “Tübinger Tagesticket (day ticket)”, which they have... -
International Women’s Day on March 8th
The International Women’s Day is a campaign day on which women’s rights and gender equality are being promoted worldwide. On one hand, the day celebrates the achievements in the women’s rights movement, on the other hand it creates awareness on the continuing discrimination and inequality. For this year’s International Women’s Day, the City of Tübingen invites to an online-event which is streamed live from the Tübingen town hall on Monday,... -
District of Tübingen: corona-relaxations starting March 8th
Starting March 8th, 2021, new corona-regulations apply in Baden-Württemberg. Because of this, the District Office Tübingen is relaxing the regulations from this day on. In the District of Tübingen, the seven-day-incidence has been steadily below 50 new infections per 100.000 residents, as the responsible health office has tested. It amounts to 24.5 on Sunday, March 7th. Consequently, retail stores, other stores and markets in general may open, starting Monday. Additionally,... -
Schools open for grades 5 and 6
More students than before are supposed to get in-person learning soon: Starting Monday, March 15th, the fifth and sixth graders can go back to school. The children will be spread among several rooms. The state government of Baden-Württemberg has agreed on this. If the infection numbers should rise again, – to more than 100 infected at 100.000 residents within a week – an “emergency break” will be pulled. This was... -
Crafting material out of a vending machine
The city museum of Tübingen is still closed because of corona. However, it has now installed a cultural vending machine for children. In it, there are materials for crafting. Children can be creative and, for example, spray graffiti on t-shirts, craft silhouettes or build a robot. The crafting sets are packed into bags and cost between two and six euros. The vending machine only functions with two-euro-coins. It is in... -
Final push for votes in the state election
The electoral campaigning in Baden-Württemberg are now visible. In streets and squares, parties and candidates are canvassing for votes in the 2021 state election. The election day is Sunday, March 14. The state parliament in Baden-Württemberg is elected every five years. Parliament and government are located in the state capital Stuttgart. The state parliament is the people's representation in Baden-Württemberg. Anyone who is 18 years or older, has a German... -
Mandatory mask-wearing in refugee accommodations starting March 1st
Starting Monday, March 1st, the wearing of a medical mouth-nose-covering is mandatory in the refugee accommodations in the district of Tübingen. FFP2-masks, KN95-masks or surgical masks have to be worn. This regulation applies to all common rooms, in the kitchen, the hallway, the stairwell, the washroom facilities and in the offices of the janitor and the social worker. A medical mask also has to be worn outside, if the minimum... -
Warm food for free in the Vesperkirche
People who are poor and in need can now collect warm food for free in Tübingen on five days each week. Religious institutions offer this help as replacement for the “Vesperkirche” until the end of March 2021. The food is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. in the TOS-Gemeinde (Kronenstraße 9), on Wednesdays and Fridays from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. in the Eberhardskirche (Eugenstraße... -
Corona is preventing deportation to Afghanistan
Single, healthy and employable adult men can currently not be deported to Afghanistan. This was decided by the Higher Administrative Court (VGH) in Mannheim. The reason for the deportation ban is the fact that through the corona pandemic, the economic situation has worsened significantly. The deported man could probably not “satisfy his most basic needs, such as food, shelter and hygiene, by legal means,” states the VGH in a press... -
Rottenburger Tafel is closed until February
The Rottenburger Tafel is closied until January 31, according to its homepage. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, it cannot expose its employees to “such a high risk of infection”. Many people from the team belong to at-risk groups. The Leins bakery previously donated unsold baked goods to the Tafel. Now it offers Tafel customers the chance to pick up goods from the previous day. To do so, Tafel customers must... -
Civilian deployment of the Bundeswehr
Soldiers are usually not very visible to the public in Germany. However, they are currently taking on various civilian tasks in Germany during the pandemic. What is the legal basis for this? When is the Bundeswehr allowed to take on tasks inside the country at all? In Germany, the tasks of the military and the police are strictly separated and laid down in the Basic Law. However, according to the... -
Winter road clearance in Tübingen
The city of Tübingen clears public roads during the winter season based on the need and urgency. However, private and business households are obliged to clear the sidewalks themselves. In case of slippery snow and ice, grit must be put down. This applies to all paths and areas with public pedestrian traffic adjacent to the property. In most cases, tenants and leaseholders must fulfill this obligation, not homeowners. More precise... -
Corona-vaccination-center Tübingen: homepage about vaccination
On January 4th, 2021, the vaccination-center in Tübingen is supposed to start vaccinating against the corona-virus. As there is a shortage of the vaccine, only certain groups can get vaccinated for now. The vaccination-center is in the Paul-Horn-Arena. For information about it, the administrative district office Tübingen has launched a homepage. On it, there are information and documents to download. It also informs about who can get vaccinated at the... -
Tafel Tübingen and Rottenburg are taking a break
The Tübingen Tafel is taking a break from December 21st to January 8th of the new year. The Tafel in Rottenburg is also taking a break with immediate effect and will reopen on January 7th. This will allow those working there to take a break for the holidays and the new year. However, the Christmas break in Rottenburg began three days earlier than usual this year due to the pandemic... -
Online consultation for women experiencing violence
November 25th is the international day for the elimination of violence against women. On this day, the Tübingen society “Frauen helfen Frauen” (Women help Women”) started its new offer. The project “Iain” is an online consultation for women who experience and suffer violence. Women from the entire district of Tübingen can privately and anonymously get in contact through the website, www.frauen-helfen-frauen-tuebingen.de, by clicking on “Iain/Online-Beratung”. One can either write an...
