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Travel abroad with the Deutschlandticket

The Deutschlandticket also allows you to travel abroad – at least within the border area. Detailed information can be found on the Deutsche Bahn website. For example, you can travel from Zell im Wiesental via Lörrach to the Swiss train station Basel SBB, which puts you right in the middle of the city on the Rhine. From Erzingen at the Hochrhein, Deutschlandticket holders can travel to the Rhine Falls in Schaffhausen without having to pay extra. The Deutschlandticket is also suitable for a trip to Wissenbourg in Alsace. The Schweighofen-Wissenbourg route is included. In Austria, for example, you can travel… Read More

More foreign qualifications recognized

More and more foreign professional qualifications are being recognized in Germany. This is according to an analysis by Mediendienst Integration. In 2022, a total of 54,300 applications were approved in full or in part—eleven percent more than in the previous year. The majority of recognitions were for documents from EU countries (11,800), followed by other European countries (10,900). The number of recognized qualifications from Syria (3,100) ranks behind Turkey (3,600). According to Mediendienst Integration, the number of applications almost doubled between 2019 and 2022. The data was collected by the Federal Statistical Office. Three out of four applications come from… Read More

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 July and August—even as far as Paris. This was announced by the Ministry of Transport in Baden-Württemberg. The offer covers the Grand-Est region, i.e. the area of Alsace, Lorraine and Champagne-Ardenne. The prerequisite is a residence in Baden-Württemberg, Rhineland-Palatinate or Saarland. The offer also applies to the Young People’s Ticket SL and the D-Ticket Youth/BW. In return, young French people can travel free of charge in the three German federal states with their Jeune/Grand/Grenzenlos pass. However, they may only use… Read More

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. The family benefits office sends parents a welcome letter and a QR code shortly after the birth. This leads to a largely pre-filled online application for child benefit. “The application can be submitted completely paperless. Supporting documents no longer need to be attached,” the communication states. This means that families no longer have to take action themselves after the birth. The family benefits office is gradually expanding its online services. For example, applications for child benefit and child supplement can… Read More

Protection for Ukrainians in the EU extended until 2026

The Council of the European Union has decided to extend temporary protection for Ukrainian refugees fleeing the Russian aggressor war. It will be provided until March 4, 2026. This was reported by the press service of the EU Council. In total, temporary protection will be extended for 4.2 million Ukrainians currently residing in the European Union, nearly 1,2 million of them in Germany. Now, EU member states, in accordance with their national procedures, must adopt additional acts to officially extend temporary protection for Ukrainians. The Temporary Protection Mechanism was launched on March 4, 2022 and provides immediate and collective protection… Read More

Breastfeeding women and teeth

Breastfeeding women also benefit from various health insurance advantages when it comes to their dental health. Good dental health is particularly important during breastfeeding, as hormonal changes can increase the risk of dental problems. Many health insurance companies recognize this and offer special benefits and support for breastfeeding women with regard to their teeth. A major benefit is the coverage of dental examinations and treatments. Many health insurance companies will reimburse the cost of regular dental check-ups while breastfeeding. This enables women to keep an eye on their dental health and identify potential problems at an early stage. In addition,… Read More

Translator database

In most cases, German authorities such as immigration and social welfare offices or educational institutions require a certified translation of official documents from abroad. On the one hand, this means that you cannot simply translate the document yourself, but must consult a specialist: so-called sworn or publicly appointed translators. If the translation is done by such a sworn translator, the translator’s signature no longer needs to be certified by a notary. He or she confirms that the original document has been translated correctly. Sworn translators can be found in an official register: https://www.justiz-dolmetscher.de/Recherche/de/Suchen There you can enter the language to… Read More

“Tübingen ears” generate electricity

The “Tübingen ears” are solar panels installed on open spaces that convert solar energy into electricity. Two of them are already located on the slip road of the B27 motorway near Lustnau. The third, the Traufwiesen solar park, is currently still under construction. By the summer, 15,000 photovoltaic modules will be installed along the B27 motorway in the direction of Stuttgart. They are expected to generate 8,800 megawatt hours of electricity per year—as much as 1955 families of four would consume in the same period. This is reported by the Tübingen municipal utility, which is building the plant in cooperation… Read More

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 pay a fine. The greater the speeding offense, the higher the fine. Speeding in urban areas is more expensive than speeding on country roads or freeways. If you were driving much faster than the speed limit, you will receive points in Flensburg and a temporary driving ban. Within the city limits, it costs 30 euros if the speed limit is exceeded by up to 10 km/h. Outside the city limits, it costs 20 euros. Drivers who exceed the speed limit… Read More

Kita lingua: Language course for future nursery teachers

In October 2024, a language course will start for people with a migration background who want to train as nursery teachers in daycare centers. The project is a cooperation between the University of Tübingen and the city administration. It is being run for the second time. The participants receive nine months of intensive language tuition in order to reach B2 level. In addition, there are workshops on intercultural competence and early childhood education as well as support with job applications. Participants must live in Tübingen or the surrounding area, have a migration background, be able to demonstrate a B1 language… Read More

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