Living | Housing A2
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Compensation for discrimination when looking for accommodation
A real estate agent who discriminated against a woman looking for accommodation because of her foreign name must pay compensation…
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EU: Revolutionary Guards are a terrorist organisation
Iranian opposition figures had been calling for this for years – now it has happened: the European Union (EU) has…
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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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Useful German for older immigrants
Everyday topics are the focus of a free German course for immigrants of retirement age. It begins on Wednesday, 4…
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State election: What to bear in mind when voting by post
Anyone who is not at home, is ill or is unable to go to their polling station for other reasons…
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Military registration: no exceptions for dual nationals
A few days after their 18th birthday, young people receive a letter from the British Armed Forces. It contains the…
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Iran: “The regime is killing its own people”
Iran expert Raha Bahreini from the human rights organisation Amnesty International criticises the “massive, unlawful killings to wipe out any…
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Quickly to a new Wi-Fi connection
Many apartments in Germany are rented without an internet connection:Tenants move in and discover that there is no Wi-Fi. In…
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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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Eating lunch together and meeting people
Enjoy a free lunch and chat with other people: this is possible at three Vesperkirchen in the district of Tübingen.…
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Help for the Injured in Iran from Afar
Iranians with gunshot wounds or broken bones do not go to state hospitals. They have to fear being arrested there.…
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Roaming in the EU does not apply everywhere: where you should be careful
Within the EU, the principle of “roam like at home” applies: this means that there are no additional roaming charges…
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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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Mass protests erupt again in Iran
The situation in Iran is becoming increasingly tense. Since the end of 2025, people have been demonstrating against their dire…
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Ukrainian mobile phone service in the EU at no extra cost
From 1 January 2026, Ukrainians will be able to use their mobile phones in European Union member states without incurring…
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Also in Tübingen: discover vegan nutrition in January
The university town of Tübingen is participating in “Veganuary 2026”. Veganuary is a global campaign in which millions of people…
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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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No New Year’s Eve fireworks in Tübingen’s old town
On New Year’s Eve, no rockets may be launched into the sky or firecrackers set off in Tübingen’s old town.…
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No pests: ladybirds in the home
In many regions of Germany, ladybirds invade homes en masse in autumn. The Asian ladybird (Harmonia axyridis) in particular seeks…
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LSBTIQ* under the Protection of the Rainbow
The rainbow is a symbol of the queer movement. “Rainbow Shelter – Arriving Without Violence” is the name of a…
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What is important when moving house
Moving house is more than just lugging boxes around. It is a logistical challenge that needs to be carefully planned.…
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Online Services for Waste Disposal in the District of Tübingen
The Waste Management Company of the District of Tübingen offers many services as online services. They are available around the…
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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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Refugees are at high risk of poverty
Work protects against poverty. That is one of the findings of a study on income distribution in Germany. Refugees and…
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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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Snow clearing and gritting are mandatory
In winter, snow falls even at lower altitudes and ice can form. That is why the city of Tübingen reminds…
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Ukrainian refugees: Satisfaction on the rise
Life satisfaction is growing among refugees from Ukraine living in Germany. However, it is still significantly below the levels of…
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Citizen’s income: Money to be cut more quickly
There will likely be stricter rules for citizen’s income in the future. The federal government has agreed on this. The…
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Parcel notifications from DHL now available in 13 languages
The parcel service DHL now offers its parcel notifications in 13 languages. The email that informs DHL customers about the…
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Naturalisation after five years at the earliest
The so-called turbo naturalisation after three years is being abolished again. A majority in the Bundestag has now voted in…
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Set your clock back on Sunday
This coming Sunday, 26 October 2025, Central European Summer Time (CEST), which officially applies throughout Europe, will be changed to…
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Creative together: Intercultural sewing workshop
Women from different countries and cultures meet at the Intercultural Sewing Workshop in Tübingen to sew together, exchange ideas, and…
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Be careful when selling your car
If you want to sell your car to private individuals, there are a few things you need to bear in…
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Hotel becomes “Refugio” – Refugees revitalize the city center
By Michael Seifert The ‘Refugio’ in Hechingen is considered a showcase project for successful integration work with refugees, at least…
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Subsidies for daycare fees in the district of Tübingen
By Yana Rudenko In Baden-Württemberg, local authorities set the parental contributions for crèches, kindergartens, after-school care, and daycare. If the…
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Sirens wail only for testing purposes
Thursday, September 11, is another nationwide warning day. When sirens wail at 11 a.m. in some municipalities, such as Tübingen-Lustnau…
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Recycling center also takes back scooter batteries
From August 18, batteries from e-scooters and e-bikes can also be returned to recycling centers free of charge. This is…
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More and more Afghan women are applying for asylum
By Ute Kaiser In mid-August 2021, the Taliban took power in Afghanistan. Since then, the humanitarian situation in the country…
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Refugio is looking for language mediators
Refugio is a psychosocial center for traumatized refugees. The independent association cares for those affected and their families. Translation is…
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Open counseling café in Tübingen
Every Friday from 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m., there is an open counseling café at the Catholic community center St.…
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“Syla”: Advice for Ukrainian women in need
The association “Frauen helfen Frauen e.V. Tübingen” (Women Helping Women Tübingen) offers confidential and free counseling in Tübingen for women…
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“Vechornytsi“ for women from Ukraine in Tübingen
Every Wednesday from 3 to 5 p.m., women from Ukraine meet at the Blauen Haus in Herrenberger Straße 61 for…
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Talking about issues that matter to women
Women who have recently moved to Tübingen or fled their home countries with their children have many questions—about daycare or…
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Medical referral valid for entire treatment
A clinic in Tübingen demanded that a refugee obtain a new referral for the new quarter—even though only a hand…
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Parents: Taking the baby to the playgroup
When a baby is born, most families are overjoyed. However, this can be very stressful for mothers. Meetings with friends…
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Stricter controls on organic waste bins
Metal and plastic have always been prohibited in organic waste bins. From May 1, this will be more strictly enforced.…
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When exhibitionists harass women
It happens time and time again – as recently at the Hirschauer Baggersee: a man exposes himself to a woman…
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US wants to end sanctions against Syria
“I will order the lifting of sanctions against Syria” to give the country ‘a chance for peace,’ US President Donald…