Living | Housing A2
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Yellow ribbon: Harvest fruit free of charge
Even fruit trees standing in the open countryside in a meadow have owners. You are therefore not allowed to simply…
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46 refugees have a new home
The vacant building of the Internationaler Bund in Tübingen’s Eugenstraße is coming alive again. 46 refugees, including many families and…
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Important information for couples without a marriage licence
Nowadays, couples who live together without a marriage licence are treated as strangers in many areas of the law. In…
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Buses and Naldo honeycombs become more expensive
Passengers will have to pay more for single journeys from October 1, 2024. This was announced by Stadtwerke Tübingen and…
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Sirens only wail as a rehearsal
When the sirens sound next Thursday at 11 a.m., there is no need to worry. It is a test alarm.…
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Language problems when visiting the doctor
Doctors need to understand their patients in order to make the right diagnosis. During the conversation, they can find out…
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Travel documents for Afghan refugees
It is difficult for refugees from Afghanistan who do not have a valid passport to travel abroad. This is because…
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Travel documents for Afghan refugees
It is difficult for refugees from Afghanistan who do not have a valid passport to travel abroad. This is because…
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Truancy after the vacations has consequences
Coming back later from vacation because travel is cheaper then: This can be expensive for parents of schoolchildren. School attendance…
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The Ammertalbahn does not run
Due to construction work, the Ammertalbahn line will be closed from Saturday, August 31, to Sunday, September 8. During this…
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“Punish attacks with all severity”
Can the current social climate in Germany following the attack in Solingen jeopardize the integration of refugees? There, an asylum…
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Fire engine and solar panels
By Yana Rudenko Town twinning in practice: the mayor of the Ukrainian town of Kremenchuk is grateful for the help…
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Tips for single parents, also in Arabic
Single parents have less money than families with two parents. The Association of Single Mothers and Fathers (VAMV) has been…
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The threat of forced marriage: help for young women
Every year, young migrant women who travel to their country of origin with their parents are married off against their…
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Take a break with sport
There are three table tennis tables and a basketball hoop on Europaplatz in front of Tübingen main station. They invite…
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The Tafel takes a break
The Tübingen and Rottenburg Tafel will be closed for four weeks during the vacations. In Tübingen, the Tafel will reopen…
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Minister: Language courses for refugees do not reflect reality
During her editorial visit to tuenews INTERNATIONAL on July 31, Marion Gentges (CDU), Baden-Württemberg’s Minister of Justice and Migration, deplored…
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More than 1000 apprenticeship vacancies
The new training year begins on September 1. Those interested still have a chance of finding an apprenticeship. According to…
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Shortage at the Jobcenter Tübingen
Due to the absence of many employees, spontaneous visits to the Jobcenter Tübingen will be limited in the week from…
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Minister Gentges impressed by tuenews INTERNATIONAL
High praise for tuenews INTERNATIONAL from Baden-Württemberg’s Minister of Justice and Migration Marion Gentges during a visit to the editorial…
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Iran has a new president
By Ute Kaiser The run-off election has decided it: Masoud Pezeshkian prevailed over his rival Said Jalili with around 53.7…
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Ammertalbahn: Trains are usually running after all
The planned full closure of the Ammertalbahn during the summer holidays (tun24071702) will now be reduced to one week. This…
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More and more people are taking integration courses
In 2023, significantly more people completed an integration course than in the previous year. According to Mediendienst Integration, the number…
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More and more people are taking integration courses
In 2023, significantly more people completed an integration course than in the previous year. According to Mediendienst Integration, the number…
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No train to Ammertal during the vacations
Bus instead of train: This applies during the summer vacation from Tuesday, July 30, to Sunday, September 8, on the…
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Dog tax: who is entitled to a reduction
Dog owners must register their pet with the local authority and pay dog tax. However, some people are exempt from…
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Tagesschau news in simple language
The Tagesschau has launched the program “Tagesschau in simple language”. The program is the first daily news program of its…
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European Court of Justice: No automatic refugee status in Germany for refugees recognized in Greece
Germany does not have to automatically recognize people seeking protection as refugees, even if they have already been granted refugee…
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European Court of Justice: No automatic refugee status in Germany for refugees recognized in Greece
Germany does not have to automatically recognize people seeking protection as refugees, even if they have already been granted refugee…
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Health risk from hantaviruses
In spring, many people clean their homes thoroughly and work in the garden. But they should be careful, especially from…
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Getting married in Germany
In Germany, partners can live together and have children without a marriage license. However, most people still want to get…
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Two quick ways to get a passport
The vacation season begins. Anyone applying for a passport now needs to be patient. It is currently taking up to…
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Discrimination endangers democracy
More and more people are turning to the Federal Anti-Discrimination Agency to report discrimination. In 2023, there were 10,772 people…
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Restrictions at the Jobcenter Tübingen
Due to the absence of many employees, the Jobcenter Tübingen will only be available for spontaneous visits to a limited…
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Free school starter kit: registration deadline July 12
A school starter kit is designed to make it easier for first-graders from financially disadvantaged families to start school. It…
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For everyone under 28: With the Deutschlandticket to France for free
If you are under 28 and have a Deutschlandticket, you can use it to travel for free to France in…
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Child benefit application comes automatically
New parents now receive the application for child benefit for their newborn automatically. The Reutlingen Employment Agency points this out.…
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Breastfeeding women and teeth
Breastfeeding women also benefit from various health insurance advantages when it comes to their dental health. Good dental health is…
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Translator database
In most cases, German authorities such as immigration and social welfare offices or educational institutions require a certified translation of…
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Speeding by car: it gets expensive
If you are speeding by car or motorcycle in Germany and are caught by a speed trap, you have to…
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Tübinger Tafel: free coffee and cake in the café
Eat cake, drink coffee or juice and talk to each other without having to pay: Tafel customers can do all…
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Representing interests on the Integration Council
The city of Tübingen is looking for candidates for the Integration Council—especially people with a history of immigration. It represents…
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Information for newcomers on the education system
How does a kindergarten work? What requirements must my child fulfill in order to attend? How do I choose the…
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Understanding Germany: free and online
Video journalist Franzi Heiler has one goal: to make it easier for migrants to arrive in Germany so that they…
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Human rights under extreme threat globally
International law is being increasingly disregarded internationally. ‘The rule of law and human rights are under greater threat worldwide than…
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Recipients of Citizen’s Income must pay for cable TV themselves
Cable TV will become more expensive for many recipients of Citizen’s Income from July 1. Because landlords will no longer…
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Study casts doubt on the usefulness of relocation bans
Relocation bans for recognized refugees do more harm than good. This is the conclusion of a study presented by the…
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European elections: Eligible voters with a migration background
According to estimates by the Federal Statistical Office, 8.95 million Germans of voting age have a migrant background for the…
