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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…
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Back on schedule through the Ammer Valley
Since Monday, 6 October, the Ammertalbahn railway has been running every half hour between Herrenberg and Tübingen again. The intermediate…
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Be careful when selling your car
If you want to sell your car to private individuals, there are a few things you need to bear in…
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Behind the scenes
What motivates the creators of tuenews in the field of social media? The following article gives some members of the…
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Working together for social media
How can tuenews INTERNATIONAL be even more useful to people in the integration process? The profiles @tuenews.arabic, @tuenews.farsi.dari, @tuenews.ukr, @tuenews.english,…
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Ammertalbahn: Hourly trains for the start of school
The first trains will run again on the Ammertalbahn line when school starts on September 15. „From this date, there…
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Trains and tracks out of order: Ammertalbahn not running
The Ammertalbahn between Tübingen and Herrenberg will be out of service until at least the end of the summer holidays.…
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Recycling center also takes back scooter batteries
From August 18, batteries from e-scooters and e-bikes can also be returned to recycling centers free of charge. This is…
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Be well informed before traveling by train
Train passengers in the Tübingen district must expect disruptions until at least the end of the summer holidays. Train connections…
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Plan.U advises refugees from Ukraine
The Plan.U project in Tübingen offers advice and support to anyone who has fled Ukraine due to the war, answering…
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Driving license: Employment agency rarely pays
A driving license for a car can be quite expensive. The cost of a class B license is between 2,000…
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Employment agency: More online, fewer emails
The employment agency is focusing on digitalization. From July 1, appointments with advisors will only be possible with an appointment…
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The Ammertalbahn will not be running from June 7
Journeys on the Ammertalbahn from Tübingen to Herrenberg will no longer be possible from Pentecost Saturday, June 7. The train…
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Many fail: Driving license is getting more and more expensive
By Brigitte Gisel In the end, it was a classic mistake: “I was supposed to turn off a side road…
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Meta AI: How to protect your data from the chatbot
Anyone who does not want the tech company to use their own images and texts on Facebook and Instagram to…
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From May onwards, photos for ID cards will only be accepted in digital format
From 1 May 2025, photos for ID cards or passports may only be submitted in digital format. They can be…
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What to do after an accident
An accident can happen at any time and without warning. According to the ADAC automobile club, statistically there is an…