cultures B2

More than half of fourth graders cannot swim safely. The Tübingen-based association “Schwimmen für alle Kinder” (SfaK) wants to change…

By Sylvia Haden and Yana Rudenko Anyone who has completed private insolvency proceedings can now get a fresh start more…

After warm summer nights, popular places in Tübingen’s old town, such as the Holzmarkt, look like garbage dumps. People throw…

By Oula Mahfouz Damask is a traditional textile fabric known for its remarkable patterning and high quality. The name “damask,”…

In 2022, there were a total of 8,827 requests for advice on discrimination to the Federal Anti-Discrimination Agency (ADS) in…

In Germany, there are many ways to volunteer and help others—depending on your personal interests and abilities. One of them…

Bank customers with a Girocard (formerly EC card) must prepare for changes. From July of this year until the end…

High temperatures and almost no rain: This causes problems for nature. In the forest, the danger of fires is increasing.…

The series of Ukrainian films at Tübingen’s Kino Atelier continues. Next up on Monday, July 3 at 6 p.m. is…

E-scooters may only be ridden by children over the age of 14. This is regulated by the ordinance for miniature…

In downtown Tübingen and in most parts of the city, only residents are allowed to park without a parking ticket.…

In Germany, you are not allowed to park your car everywhere. The road traffic regulations stipulate various stopping and parking…

Have heating costs doubled in 2022 compared to 2021? Then it is worthwhile for private households to apply for financial…

When trains are delayed or canceled altogether, Deutsche Bahn provides compensation. Until now, this has applied regardless of the cause…

The Federal Administrative Court in Leipzig has ruled: Tübingen’s packaging tax is legal in most respects. This is reported by…

By Oula Mahfouz and Michael Seifert Brain researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences in…

In Reutlingen on Thursday, May 25, and in Tübingen on May 25 and 26, there will be no buses in…

Children are allowed to travel alone in ermany, but there are some conditions and restrictions that may vary depending on…

Anyone who has passed the driving test is allowed to drive a car. However, the driving license—specifically the class B…

Tübingen offers many city events throughout the year—from special markets to the punting race, music festivals, the summer theater and…

As of July 1, 2021, the previous duty-free limit of 22 euros for goods orders from non-EU countries has been…

Two insurances are mandatory in Germany: health insurance and liability insurance for car owners. In addition, there are a large…

Parents in Tübingen who want to send their child to a kindergarten must register it there six months in advance.…

By Oula Mahfouz and Ute Kaiser Munich, Aachen, Hamburg, Frankfurt, Offenbach, Unna, Zwickau: This is how I have to spell…

The city of Tübingen is extending the KreisBonusCard (KBC) for Tübingen residents whose income is slightly above the limit for…

Women of all nationalities can again sew together and get into conversation. The workshop in the neighboring house of the…

Mohammad works in retail. When he is cashing up, he always asks, “Do you want the receipt?” The other day…

By Reem Al Sagheer and Brigitte Gisel It’s not just Muslimas and Muslims who fast. Many people practice a lifestyle…

You can now borrow a sewing machine or a cordless screwdriver from the Tübingen public library. The two devices are…

Refugees who live in their own apartment also receive mail from the contribution center of the public broadcaster. In it,…

On 1 May, the Deutschlandticket will be introduced for public transport. It can be purchased from 3 April. This ticket,…

Why are Easter eggs colorful? Children would be told: so that they can more easily find the eggs that the…

Easter is just around the corner and with it a long weekend. Good Friday, April 7, Easter Sunday and Easter…

By Oula Mahfouz The term “Halal” is often used when referring to food, but what exactly does it mean in…

By Sameer Ibrahim People in Mesopotamia, today’s Iraq, knew singing and music since ancient times. There are written sources for…

In the event of severe storms, floods, a chemical accident or a dangerous major fire, the population has also been…

Ramadan begins this year on March 23 and continues until April 20. Ramadan is the ninth month in the lunar…