Brigitte Gisel
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Visits to the Tübingen District Jobcentre now by appointment only
From 20 April, meetings with advisers at the Tübingen District Jobcentre will only be possible by appointment. This has been…
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Free Exercise Program at the Old Botanical Garden
People aged 50 and older can once again exercise together for free twice a week during the warmer months. “Staying…
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Gardens for a summer in the Ammer Valley again
In the Ammer Valley between Tübingen and Unterjesingen, garden plots are available to rent for a season for the third…
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Tübingen housing benefit office open longer
The Tübingen housing benefit office will be open longer from 1 March. The opening hours and telephone hours at Derendinger…
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Safe countries of origin
Kosovo, Bangladesh, Colombia, Egypt, India, Morocco, and Tunisia will be considered safe countries of origin in the EU in the…
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German remains German – with a few exceptions
Those who are German usually remain so. German citizenship is protected by the Basic Law and cannot be revoked, with…
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Payment machines at the Citizens’ Office and Foreigners’ Registration Office
According to the city administration, there is now a payment machine at both the Tübingen Citizens’ Office in the city…
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Intercultural sewing workshop exhibition
From February 5 to 28, works from the intercultural sewing workshop will be on display at the Tübingen City Library.…
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How to protect yourself from knockout drops at parties
You can’t smell them, you can’t taste them, but they can really mess with partygoers: anyone who is drugged with…
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Information for parents about school and education
What is the difference between a vocational school and a comprehensive school? What does it mean to do an “apprenticeship”?…
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Between joy and fear: the first visit to northern Syria in eleven years
In August 2025, tuenews employee Lobna Alhindi travelled to Syria. For the first time since fleeing eleven years ago, she…
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Get married faster in Denmark
Agencies advertise getting married in Tønder or another Danish city. Weddings in the neighbouring country involve less bureaucracy and appointments…
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Youth Welfare Office: Helping instead of punishing
Some parents cringe at the mention of the Youth Welfare Office. Isn’t that the authority that takes children away from…
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The best way to get a German cell phone number
In Germany, you need a German cell phone number for almost everything: banks, health insurance, job centers, schools, and landlords…
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From strangers to Tübingen residents: memories for the museum
The stories of migrants are also ripe for the museum: historian Marina Chernykh wants to learn more about the lives…
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No more nitrous oxide for children and adolescents soon
Nitrous oxide will soon be banned for children and adolescents. They will then be prohibited from buying or possessing the…
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Vehicle registration certificate on your cell phone
Since the beginning of November, car owners have been able to download a digital version of their vehicle registration certificate…
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Corona Brings the “Digital Turn”
When the last printed copies of the wall newspaper Edition 185 were posted in the collective shelters in the Tübingen…
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Shop in good time on public holidays
Christmas is a very important religious festival for Christians. So that they can celebrate with their families and attend church…
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Ammertalbahn: A few fewer trains
Various trains on the Ammertalbahn will be canceled from December 14 until probably the beginning of March. This has been…
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“Focus on Ukraine” at the University of Tübingen
In the winter semester of 2025/26, the University of Tübingen will continue its series of events entitled “Focus on Ukraine”…
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Caught: When the police call parents
When the police take a young person to the station, in some cases they must inform the parents immediately. In…
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Naturalized citizens too: conscription for the German Armed Forces at age 18
Starting next year, all young men with German passports aged 18 and over will have to register with the German…
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Earnings limit for mini-jobs rises
From next year, mini-jobbers will be able to earn more money without having to pay taxes and most social security…
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Tübingen: Discount on Germany ticket with KreisBonusCard
Tübingen. For KreisBonusCard holders, the Germany ticket in the city of Tübingen will cost one euro more next year. The…
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Germany ticket to become more expensive
On 1 January 2026, the Germany ticket will become more expensive again: nationwide, the price will rise from 58 to…