cultures B2
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Superstition: good luck and bad luck
According to the definition of the online Duden Dictionary, superstition is “a belief in the effectiveness of supernatural forces in…
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Superstition: money and symbols
According to the definition of the online Duden Dictionary, superstition is “a belief in the effectiveness of supernatural forces in…
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Right to a day care place without exception
Parents have the right to a day care place—even if there is a lack of staff in a day care…
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“Citizen’s money” applies from the beginning of the year
On 1 January 2023, the citizen’s money will replace the previous unemployment benefit II (Hartz IV). This was decided by…
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Children in the car: Never without a child seat
Children riding in a car always need a child seat. This is stated in the road traffic regulations. The regulation…
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The most important numbers for emergencies
In Germany, there are various emergency numbers that always work everywhere—regardless of which city or town you happen to be…
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Waste app and online calendar replace printed waste calendar
This year, residents of the Tübingen district will not receive a printed waste calendar for the coming year. This was…
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Duty of winter road clearance
In Germany, private citizens are generally required to clear snow in winter and grit when it is slippery. Most cities…
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Why holidays don’t happen at the same time in Germany
By Oula Mahfouz “We don’t get a chance to see each other except during the Christmas holidays.” That’s what my…
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Mandatory wearing of masks on public transport until the end of January
Unlike in Bavaria, for example, masks must continue to be worn on buses and trains in Baden-Württemberg. The state government…
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District office closes at the end of December
Authorities also save energy. For this reason, the Tübingen District Office will close from Tuesday, 27 to Friday, 30 December…
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Iraq became Asian champion amid civil war
By Sameer Ibrahim On the occasion of the current World Cup, Sameer Ibrahim, an Iraqi member of the editorial staff…
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Federal Constitutional Court: Reduced social benefits in collective accommodation are unconstitutional
The Federal Constitutional Court (Bundesverfassungsgericht (BVerfG)) has objected to the 10 per cent lower “special needs level” of social benefits…
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More child benefit from 2023
Food and especially energy have become significantly more expensive. This is a burden on families in particular. That is why…
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Long wait for housing benefit
“More housing benefit for more people.” This is what the Bundestag and the Bundesrat decided. From January 2023, around two…
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Tübingen goes dark at night
Towns and municipalities in the district of Tübingen want to save energy—also in street lighting. In Tübingen, for example, the…
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Customers pay more attention to spending
In Germany importation of grains was drastically reduced after Russia’s war of aggression on Ukraine in February this year. Grain…
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“This bread” or “that one”—German bread culture explained to refugees
By Oula Mahfouz “There is a joke that says there are hundreds of types of bread in Germany, most of…
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Learning to swim during the Christmas holidays
During the Christmas vacations, the “Swimming for All Children” initiative in Tübingen and Rottenburg is once again offering new free…
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Gewalt gegen Frauen: Verein bietet Hilfe
„Frauen helfen Frauen“ hilft Frauen, die körperliche, psychische, soziale, ökonomische und sexuelle Gewalt erfahren haben oder sich bedroht fühlen. Der…
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Violence against women: Association offers help
“Women Help Women” helps women who have experienced physical, psychological, social, economic and sexual violence or feel threatened. The Tübingen-based…
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Sick leave by phone extended
Patients with colds can continue to take sick leave by phone. This possibility is valid until 31 March 2023 because…
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State pays the gas surcharge in December
Those who heat and cook with gas or use district heating will be relieved in December. The Bundestag and the…
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Warning apps for your pocket
Warnings of dangers such as floods, toxic smoke or a terrorist attack sometimes come from a jacket pocket or backpack…
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Tübingen Citizen’s Office: To the identity card without registration
The Tübingen Citizens’ Advice Bureau at Schmiedtorstraße 4 simplifies access for the following: Anyone who wants to pick up an…
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Energy-saving measures of the Federal Government
“We are facing a national effort and it needs a strong interaction of state, economy and society, of federal government,…
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Cheaper rail travel with the “Best Price Search”
Taking the train to a city further away can be quite expensive. But there are several ways to reduce the…
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Set the clock back on Sunday
Next Sunday, 30 October 2022, Central European Summer Time (CEST), which officially applies throughout Europe, will be changed to “standard…
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Mostafa, his wallet, the police
by Mostafa Elyasian and Wolfgang Sannwald Mostafa was at Europapark Rust on Saturday. In the toilet, he put his wallet…
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TV-contribution: Many do not have to pay
Many refugees who live in their own apartment are receiving mail from the public broadcaster’s contribution center these weeks. In…
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Tips for the pitfalls of everyday life
From opening an account to locksmiths: The consumer advice center has summarized information for refugees on twelve areas of life…
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Syrian experience: Saving and replacing electricity
By Youssef Kanjou The German media is full of recommendations on how to save electricity and energy and paints grim…
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How the Naldo semester ticket works
There is a special semester ticket for students for public transport. This can be found on the website of the…
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Zakat—the obligatory donation in Islam
By Oula Mahfouz Paying Zakat to the needy is an Islamic religious obligation. The rules of zakat are derived directly…
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Quick help from the Internet: The Germany4Ukraine website
Germany4Ukraine is the German government’s central portal for supporting refugees from Ukraine. Here you can find answers to the most…
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The waste calendar is online
Is the waste calendar in the trash? Will you need a new one after you move? In these situations, Tübingen…
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Refugees with Swabian totally there
“Nothing is more surprising than hearing a dialect spoken by a migrant.” This is how Prime Minister Winfried Kretschmann responded…
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Rights and obligations: the German constitution
The Basic Law has regulated the coexistence of people in Germany since 1949. The constitution of the Federal Republic of…
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Incorrect bill from the energy supplier—what to do?
A shocking bill arrived from the energy provider: they wanted an additional payment of more than 850 euros and increased…
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For Muslims, the Prophet’s instruction is: “Do not be wasteful”
By Oula Mahfouz In the face of global economic crisis, inflation, resource scarcity and drought, governments are asking everyone to…
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Please buy your ticket!
By Mostafa Elyasian Unlike many other countries, where you show your ticket as you board the train or bus, things…
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Return to Ukrainian frontline towns
Hanna’s mother returned from Tübingen to Kharkiv in Ukraine in mid-June 2022, to a destroyed house. Many of her friends…
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Recognize fake shops on the internet
Customers are increasingly ordering and paying for goods online, but they are not delivered. Consumer Advice Center warns of more…
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Grilling is allowed again at fireplaces
The risk of wildfires has decreased due to rain and lower temperatures. From Thursday, September 1st, you can grill again…
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Buy tickets again: Buses and trains after the 9-euro ticket
September 1st will mark the end of the nine-euro ticket. Therefore, all passengers of buses and trains will have to…
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Wrongly not receiving child benefit
A number of refugees were wrongly denied child benefit between 2006 and 2020. This was decided by the Federal Constitutional…
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Tips on saving energy and help with impending power cuts
The cost of energy is rising massively. Hot water, heating and electricity are becoming much more expensive. What can customers…
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Tübingen Tafel closed until 13 September
The Tübinger Tafel is taking a summer break. The shop at Eisenbahnstraße 55/57 will be closed for five weeks from…