Living | Housing A2
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Set the Clock Back on Sunday
This coming Sunday, October 25, 2026, Central European Summer Time (CEST), which is officially in effect throughout Europe, will be…
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Tips for Older Adults of All Nationalities and Cultures
Getting Around in Tübingen, Resources for People on a Tight Budget, and Exercise Tips for People Age 60 and Older:…
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Fewer Refugees Are Arriving in Europe
Currently, fewer refugees are arriving in Europe via the main refugee routes, such as the Mediterranean. According to the Integration…
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What Tenants Should Do if a Pipe Bursts
In the event of a burst pipe or other serious water leak, tenants should act immediately: if it is safe…
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Birdsong in the Forest Boosts Well-Being
Most people know from experience that a walk in the forest is good for your health and boosts well-being. A…
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Nationwide Warning Day on 10 September
On Thursday, 10 September 2026, Germany will hold its nationwide Warning Day. From 11 a.m., a test warning will be…
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Disposable E-Cigarettes Can Be Returned
Starting July 1, 2026, kiosks, gas stations, vape shops and other retail outlets that sell e-cigarettes must accept used disposable…
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How a P-account protects against account attachment
Anyone in Germany who is in debt may be subject to account attachment. The attachment-protected account (P-account) exists to ensure…
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First-graders gain right to all-day care
Since 1 August 2026, children in the first year of primary school in Germany have for the first time had…
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Climate Change: The Rottenburg University of Forestry and the Forest of the Future
Heat, drought, water scarcity—the consequences of climate change are impossible to ignore. Experts at the Rottenburg University of Forestry (Tübingen…
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General Ban on Water Withdrawal in the Tübingen District
The Tübingen District Office has imposed a general ban on water withdrawal effective immediately due to historically low water levels…
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Ammertalbahn: One-Week Full Closure
The Ammertalbahn will be out of service between Tübingen and Herrenberg from August 29 through September 5. This is due…
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Direct Flights from Germany to Syria Resume
Germany and Syria have resumed direct air service after about 15 years. First Direct Flights to Damascus and Aleppo On…
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Iranians suffer half a year of war
The US and Israel launched their air strikes on Iran on February 28, 2026. They did not only target military…
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62 € per square meter for follow-up housing
A 16-square-meter unit in the new follow-up housing facility on Sidlerstraße in Tübingen costs just under 1,000 euros, including utilities.…
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Condominium Owners May Install Air Conditioners
The Federal Court of Justice (BGH) has strengthened the rights of condominium owners regarding the installation of air conditioners. According…
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The Path to Education and Participation
Only a few children and adolescents from eligible families receive benefits for social and cultural participation. This is one of…
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UV Index: When Protection Is Needed
UV radiation cannot be seen or felt. Nevertheless, it can damage the skin and eyes and, in the long term,…
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There are 24 free restrooms in Tübingen
Summer heat makes you thirsty—especially for plenty of water. Eventually, your bladder gets full. Tübingen offers a solution with 21…
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DB to Ban Alcohol at Train Stations
Deutsche Bahn (DB) will ban alcohol consumption at all of its approximately 5,400 train stations in Germany. The new rule…
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Here you can find used items for free or at low prices
Every year, around 120 million metric tons of clothing are thrown away worldwide. It doesn’t have to be that way.…
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Tübingen Closes Most Barbecue Areas
Every summer, fields and forests catch fire—sometimes due to barbecuing. To prevent this, Tübingen has closed most barbecue areas within…
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EU Bans Destruction of Unsold Clothing
Large companies in the European Union are no longer allowed to destroy unsold new clothing, accessories or footwear. The new…
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Take care when swimming in lakes and rivers
Swimming and splashing about are safest at outdoor swimming pools. There, lifeguards make sure that nobody goes under. What’s more,…
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Free food from the ‘Fairteiler’
The ‘Foodsharing’ initiative distributes leftover food that is still fit for consumption free of charge. Its aim is to prevent…
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The threat of forced marriage: what those affected can do
It happens time and again during the holidays: girls and young women in particular are married off against their will,…
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Young and in debt? A counselling service can help
Young people have lots of desires. The latest mobile phone or fashionable clothes – often bought on hire purchase. Those…
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Fewer Refugees Are Coming to Germany
Immigration to Germany fell significantly in 2025. According to the Federal Statistical Office, this is primarily due to fewer refugees…
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Parent-and-Baby Group in Ammerbuch
From Monday 13 July, a parent-and-baby group will be held in Ammerbuch from 10 am to 12 noon at the…
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Water abstraction partially banned in the district of Tübingen
The Tübingen District Office has banned the abstraction of water from rivers and streams using pumps within the district. Drawing…
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Heat and drought: Western Europe experiences a record-breaking June
June 2026 was the hottest June on record in Western Europe. This was reported by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO),…
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Repair Instead of Throwing Away
The Bundestag has passed a law to implement the EU directive on the “right to repair.” The goal is to…
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Number of Births Falls to Lowest Level Since 1946
In 2025, fewer children were born in Germany than at any time in nearly 80 years. According to preliminary results…
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Emigration due to excessive bureaucracy
Excessive bureaucracy and a lack of support – these are among the most common reasons why immigrants leave Germany. This…
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‘Integration through Borscht’: a Ukrainian-German cookbook
The answer comes instantly: ‘Borscht, of course.’ It was Lyudmila Boriak’s favourite recipe back in her native Kharkiv, and it…
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Warning About Scams Involving Booking.com
More than one in ten internet users in Germany were affected by cybercrime last year. The Consumer Advice Center is…
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DataCheck Connect: Support for Ukrainians in Germany
The online platform DataCheck Connect has been launched in Germany. It is aimed at Ukrainians and helps them find verified…
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New “Resource Circle” for Ukrainians in Tübingen
A new support program for people from Ukraine will soon start in Tübingen: the “Resource Circle.” An information session will…
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Record Number of Naturalizations in Baden-Württemberg
Nearly 40,000 foreign nationals in Baden-Württemberg were granted German citizenship in 2025. Refugees from Syria once again made up the…
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More Places with Free Drinking Water in Tübingen
There is a new place in Tübingen where people can refill their bottles with drinking water for free: a new…
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Climate Connect: A New Life for Old Solar Panel Systems
Solar panels that have technically reached the end of their useful life are often still perfectly serviceable. As part of…
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ADAC Warns of Heat in Cars
The Allgemeiner Deutscher Automobil-Club (ADAC) warns against leaving children, animals, older adults, or people with limited mobility in cars during…
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Ammertalbahn Back to Emergency Service
The Ammertalbahn is having problems again. According to the ÖPNV public transportation authority, there have been an increasing number of…
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Flood sirens
The city of Tübingen will be testing its flood sirens in Bühl and Lustnau on Saturday, 4 July, according to…
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Microplastics: Health risk currently considered low
Microplastics can now be found almost everywhere: in the air, in the soil, in food, in Arctic sea ice and…
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Oak processionary moth: keep your distance
The oak processionary moth is active again. According to the Baden-Württemberg Forestry Research Institute (FVA), the caterpillars are currently in…
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From Waste to Raw Material
After collection, waste does not simply disappear. Depending on the type of waste, it is sorted, recycled, composted, processed into…
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Discrimination Inquiries in Germany Reach Record High
In 2025, the Federal Anti-Discrimination Agency received 13,067 requests for advice related to discrimination. That was 15 percent more than…