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Driving license: probationary period can be extended to four years

Anyone who has passed the driving test is allowed to drive a car. However, the driving license—specifically the class B driving license—is first issued on a probationary basis. This probationary period lasts two years and starts on the day you get your driver’s license. If you are only 17 years old and participate in accompanied driving, the probationary period begins when you receive the so-called test certificate. The probationary period applies to all classes except Am (two-wheelers under 45 km/h maximum speed) and L and T (agricultural tractors). This is according to the Federal Ministry of Digital Affairs and Transport.… Read More

How newborns become Ukrainian citizens

When a child born to Ukrainian parents is born in Germany, the parents can apply for Ukrainian citizenship for the newborn. To do this, they must submit an application to the consular section of the Ukrainian embassy or consulate abroad. The documents must be presented in person. Foreign language documents require certification by an “Apostille” stamp. They must be translated by a sworn translator authorized to translate into Ukrainian. Further information on the apostille can be obtained from the Regional Council of Tübingen: https://rp.baden-wuerttemberg.de/rpt/service/beglaubigung/ Detailed information and a list of required documents: https://munich.mfa.gov.ua/konsulski-pitannya/diyi-z-pitan-gromadyanstva/nabuttya-gromadyanstva-ukrayini-za-narodzhennyam According to Ukrainian law, children born in… Read More

Social workers: First point of contact for many questions

Without them, arriving in Germany would be even more difficult than it already is: the social workers of the specialized service for refugees at the district office. They are the first point of contact for people from all over the world seeking refuge in Tübingen County. In most cases, the men and women become active on their own initiative, because they know when refugees newly arrive in the district—for example Ukrainian refugees at the Hotel Convita in Rottenburg. As one of the social workers reports, they are also on site there two days a week to answer questions. Appointments can… Read More

Registration for Tübingen’s summer vacation program now open

This year’s summer vacation program offers a rich and varied program for children and young people between the ages of six and 18. Fantastic things like a magic workshop, musical things like a musical workshop, handicrafts like a silversmithing course or sewing. But also culinary such as pasta and pesto and chocolate make themselves show the considerable pallet. Sports are emphasized, for example: ballet, horseback riding, gliding, field hockey, rowing, archery and a self-defense course for girls. The program offers one to two-hour events as well as full-day courses over several days. Registration deadline is Wednesday, June 14. If the… Read More

Registrations for the Mössingen summer vacation program now open

This year’s summer vacation program offers a remarkable and diverse range of activities for children and young people between the ages of six and 18. For example, there is a soap workshop, a course on learning to play the guitar, a photography workshop, trips with the tractor friends, a night hike, a writing workshop and a visit to the bird conservation center. Not to be left out are the sports activities: Baseball, inline beginner:inside courses, judo and ju jutsu, climbing and mountain biking. The city of Mössingen also offers a special feature. Under the motto “Outdoor pool meets summer vacation… Read More

Tübingen events at a glance

Tübingen offers many city events throughout the year—from special markets to the punting race, music festivals, the summer theater and the city run to the chocolate fair in December. If you’re looking for tips on what to do, you can check out a city page online. There is an overview of the events—sorted by the date of the event and provided with brief explanations of what they are about. Links also lead to markets and fairs, to external event calendars and advance booking offices. The overview can be found at https://www.tuebingen.de/108.html tun23042606 www.tuenews.de Neckarbrücke mit Bepflanzung. tünews INTERNATIONAL / Mostafa… Read More

Shipments from a non-EU country

As of July 1, 2021, the previous duty-free limit of 22 euros for goods orders from non-EU countries has been lifted. This means that consumers must now also pay import VAT for smaller orders of goods from non-EU countries, and customs duties if the value of the goods exceeds 150 euros. Depending on the goods, import turnover tax amounts to 7 or 19 percent of the value of the goods and is levied directly by the delivery service or customs. Customs charges may also apply, depending on the type of goods and whether they are subject to certain property rights.… Read More

Rottenburg vacation program during the Whitsun vacations

In a brochure, the city of Rottenburg offers an overview of the various events for the vacations for the entire year 2023. Especially during the Whitsun vacations, there are creative days for elementary school children, with the Spielmobil children experiment self-determined and creative in a “hands-on laboratory” and the association TVR RoKiS presents a varied sports program, including climbing and bungee jumping. The program is for children and young people from 5 to 15 years. In some cases, there are additional vacation programs in the districts of Rottenburg. Children who have a district bonus card receive discounts. Registration for the… Read More

Tübingen vacation program during the Whitsun vacations

Photography, graffiti spraying, carpentry, theater and extensive opportunities to try out various sports at the sports holiday camp—the Tübingen Whitsun vacation program, organized by the city of Tübingen and various external providers, offers all of this. The varied and diverse offer (from May 29 to June 10) is for children and young people. There are both day courses and workshops lasting several days. Places are limited, so register as soon as possible. Many courses are either free or discounted for children and teens with Kreisbonuscard. Detailed information at: https://www.tuebingen.de/ferienangebote/#/Pfingstferien tun23050203 www.tuenews.de Neckarfront Tübingen. Foto: tünews INTERNATIONAL / Mostafa Elyasian. 001096… Read More

Which insurances are important

Two insurances are mandatory in Germany: health insurance and liability insurance for car owners. In addition, there are a large number of offers for other insurances. It is not easy to decide which risks should be insured. An overview is provided, for example, by the consumer advice center: https://www.verbraucherzentrale.de/wissen/geld-versicherungen/weitere-versicherungen/welche-versicherung-brauche-ich-12605 Stiftung Warentest also provides tips on how to find your way through the jungle of insurance offers: https://www.test.de/Versicherungen-Optimaler-Risikoschutz-1162242-0/ At the top of the list of important insurances are those that cover existential risks—i.e. those that can mean ruin for a family. Private liability insurance is at the top of the list.… Read More

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