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Deutsche Bahn Reintroduces the Family Ticket
Deutsche Bahn will reintroduce the DB Family Ticket starting November 1, 2026. Tickets will go on sale as early as…
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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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Children’s Media Use in the County Is Too High
Many children in Tübingen County spend more time using media than recommended by scientific professional associations. This was revealed by…
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Fuel taxes reduced until year-end
From 1 October to 31 December 2026, the tax on petrol and diesel will be reduced in Germany. According to…
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Ukrainian Driver’s License Becomes Invalid After Exchange in Germany
Anyone who exchanges their Ukrainian driver’s license for a German one in Germany can no longer use the Ukrainian driver’s…
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TüBus: Ticket Prices to Rise Starting in January 2027
Starting January 1, 2027, all bus tickets in the Naldo transit network and under Tübingen’s city fare system will become…
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Ukrainian driving licences converted without tests
Since 18 August 2026, Ukrainian driving licences can be converted into German licences much more easily. Ukraine – along with…
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New labelling rules for AI content
Is an image or video genuine, or is it a fake created using artificial intelligence? Is a real person answering…
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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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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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Tübingen Buses to Do Away with Ticket Machines in the Future
By 2030, Tübingen’s municipal utility company plans to remove the ticket machines from its buses. It is turning to digital…
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Social Media: Recognising Risks and Supporting Children
Social media can become a serious burden for many young people if they lose control over their use and it…
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Deutsche Bahn is carrying out works: buses instead of trains
Due to engineering works, many trains on the routes between Tübingen and Stuttgart will be cancelled over the coming weeks.…
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New appointment booking terminal at the Tübingen Jobcentre
It is now possible to book appointments at the Tübingen Jobcentre using a terminal or a tablet. tuenews International visited…
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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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Ammertalbahn to return to timetable soon
From Monday 13 July, the Ammertalbahn will be running to timetable again. This was announced by the Ammertal Public Transport…
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Kreisbonuscard: Tübingen supports balcony solar power
Anyone with a Kreisbonuscard (KBC) or KBC extra can apply for support for balcony photovoltaic systems in Tübingen. The university…
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From July: Higher costs for online orders
From 1 July 2026, new customs regulations will apply in the European Union to goods imported from non-EU countries. This…
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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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New in online retail: the cancellation button
From 19 June 2026, online retailers will be required to provide a digital cancellation function on their websites – a…
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EU imposes €200 million fine on Temu
The European Commission is taking action against the online shopping platform Temu. The Commission has imposed a fine of €200…
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Meta AI Cannot Access WhatsApp Chats
A widely shared message is causing a stir. It claims that WhatsApp’s Meta AI can access all chats and retrieve…
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New Biometric Data Collection at Airports
Travelers from so-called third countries must undergo a new procedure at passport control in German airports and seaports; this procedure,…
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Free travel for children on Deutsche Bahn
Children aged between 6 and 14 inclusive can travel free of charge on Deutsche Bahn if they are accompanied by…
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“Svoe Radio”: Ukrainian woman brings Ukrainian music to Germany
Tetiana Voloshina, a Ukrainian woman originally from Kyiv, has launched “Svoe Radio”, a free 24-hour online radio station, in Germany.…
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Warning: Scam involving purported calls from PayPal
When you answer the call, you hear a recorded message. It claims that a payment has been initiated on your…
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Deutsche Bahn offers tickets from €6.99 for last-minute bookers
Deutsche Bahn is launching a new summer offer: with the “Super Sparpreis Last Minute”, passengers can buy long-distance tickets within…
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Proper behavior in the countryside
Spring is not only the time for walks, bike rides, and outdoor activities, but also a time when agricultural work…
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Fare evasion remains a criminal offence
The Greens and the Left Party have failed in their bid in the Bundestag. They wanted fare evasion to no…
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Proving your identity during ticket inspections
Some tickets, such as the Deutschlandticket, are valid on Deutsche Bahn only for a specific person. Anyone holding a “non-transferable…
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Petrol stations are only allowed to raise prices once a day
Fuel prices have risen sharply since the Iran conflict. The government intends to tackle this with a new law. From…
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Only one change: faster trains between Ukraine and Germany
Bus journeys from Ukraine to Germany often take more than 35–40 hours. This is very physically demanding for families with…
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Reliable information on health topics on the internet
Many people turn to the internet when they have questions about health. But not every source is reputable. That is…
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Navigating streets in Germany in your own language
People who have set their mobile phones to a foreign language and want to navigate to a German address on…
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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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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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Bus ticket problem ends with teenager at the police station
An incident occurred in Tübingen that raised questions in the tuenews editorial office about how minors are treated and checks…
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Attending Ukrainian school online
Ukrainian schoolchildren living in Germany can continue to learn according to the Ukrainian curriculum free of charge via the “All-Ukrainian…
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Vehicle registration certificate on your cell phone
Since the beginning of November, car owners have been able to download a digital version of their vehicle registration certificate…
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Tübingen warns of fake parking tickets
Fake parking tickets were left on cars at the Tübingen fairground—with three errors: There was no indication of which authority…
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New bus schedule in Tübingen
Since December 14, buses in Tübingen have been running according to a new schedule. Due to cost-cutting measures, TüBus is…
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An app exposes fake shops on the internet
Fake shops on the internet are difficult to spot. Fraudsters are making them increasingly professional. An app from the consumer…
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Ammertalbahn: A few fewer trains
Various trains on the Ammertalbahn will be canceled from December 14 until probably the beginning of March. This has been…
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AI often gives incorrect answers
Artificial intelligence (AI) can lie. For example, a chatbot recently claimed that Bashar al-Assad was still president of Syria. The…
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Tübingen: Discount on Germany ticket with KreisBonusCard
Tübingen. For KreisBonusCard holders, the Germany ticket in the city of Tübingen will cost one euro more next year. The…
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Germany ticket to become more expensive
On 1 January 2026, the Germany ticket will become more expensive again: nationwide, the price will rise from 58 to…
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Reduced Germany ticket for inhabitants of Tübingen
Tübingen. On 1 January 2026, the Germany ticket will become more expensive again: nationwide, the price will rise from 58…
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More trains to the Polish and Ukrainian borders
Deutsche Bahn (DB) and the Polish company PKP Intercity are significantly expanding long-distance rail services between Germany and Poland when…