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The cordless screwdriver from the public library

You can now borrow a sewing machine or a cordless screwdriver from the Tübingen public library. The two devices are part of the “Library of Sustainable Things”. It currently comprises 20 devices, including a stapler, bicycle tools or devices with which you can check the power consumption of your household appliances. “We want to focus on the topic of sustainability,” says Monika Friedrich, who is responsible for events and also the “Library of Sustainable Things” at the library. Borrowing items makes that possible in more ways than one: Be it mending clothes with the sewing machine or using the watchmaker’s… Read More

TV contribution: Many do not have to pay

Refugees who live in their own apartment also receive mail from the contribution center of the public broadcaster. In it, they are asked to register for the broadcasting fees (formerly GEZ contribution). This is in accordance with German law, and the details can be found at www.rundfunkbeitrag.de It is important to respond to the letter quickly, because there is a possibility to be exempted from the fees if, for example, you receive social benefits. Asylum seekers, persons entitled to asylum as well as refugees from Ukraine, who live in Germany on the basis of §24 of the Residence Act and… Read More

Ukrainian NMT now also possible in Germany

This year, Ukrainians who want to study at a Ukrainian university can take a mandatory national multi-subject test (NMT) in Germany. According to the current status, the tests will be held in Berlin, Hamburg, Cologne and Munich. Registration is still open until May 3. Even though the list of cities where the NMT can be taken might become a bit longer, the Ukrainian Center for the Evaluation of Educational Quality advises to register as soon as possible, as the number of participants abroad is limited. If a more convenient location for individual participants is found later, they can change it… Read More

Travel through Germany for 49 euros

On 1 May, the Deutschlandticket will be introduced for public transport. It can be purchased from 3 April. This ticket, valid throughout Germany for 2nd class, costs 49 euros per month. Tübingen residents get a discount. They pay 39 euros a month until 1 July. In return, they have to prove their place of residence. After that, the price drops again. From 1 July, the Deutschlandticket will cost Tübingen residents 34 euros per month. From 1 July, holders of a Tübingen KreisBonusCard will pay 15 euros a month for the Deutschlandticket. This was decided by the Tübingen city council. The… Read More

Online registration for school childcare as of the 2023/2024 school year

From the 2023/2024 school year, registration, re-registration and deregistration for school childcare in elementary schools in the Tübingen city area and in the districts will take place via online portals. For this reason, it is necessary to re-register for school childcare from September 2023 onwards by 21.04.2023 at the latest. If you do not want any further school childcare from the school year 2023/2024, you do not have to do anything. All previously booked childcare modules for the future 2nd, 3rd and 4th grades (from the 2023/2024 school year onwards) will automatically be terminated on 31.07.2023. There are 21 elementary… Read More

Last minute learning at the Tübingen public library

For all students who still need a quiet place to study, the Tübingen Public Library is opening its rooms. From Tuesday, April 11, to Friday, April 14, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. each day, in addition to the rooms with WLAN, nerve food (fruit, nuts, muesli bars) and workshops on relaxation techniques and mindfulness will be offered. These will take place at 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30 pm. Admission is free and no pre-registration is required. For questions: stadtbuecherei@tuebingen.de More information: www.tuebingen.de/stadtbuecherei tun23032905 www.tuenews.de Stadtbücherei in der Altstadt. Foto: tünews INTERNATIONAL / Mostafa Elyasian. 001063      

Stores closed over Easter

Easter is just around the corner and with it a long weekend. Good Friday, April 7, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday, April 9 and 10, are public holidays in this country. On these holidays, all businesses are closed and government offices are closed. So anyone who still needs to shop for eggs or Easter dinner should hurry. However, there is still the possibility to do your shopping on Saturday. From Tuesday, all stores and authorities are then open again regularly. tun23040504 www.tuenews.de Ostern. Foto: tünews INTERNATIONAL. 001231

What to do after anaesthesia?

Even before an anaesthetic for an operation (OP) or a local anaesthetic at the dentist, patients should know a few things. Doctors say that the following applies in general: Reactivity can be worse, especially when driving or cycling. For this reason, doctors recommend that patients be driven home after the treatment. This also applies if patients are given drops by the ophthalmologist to dilate the pupils. Doctors’ and dentists’ surgeries or clinics usually provide verbal or written information about the correct behaviour after anaesthesia. For example, a leaflet for patients at a dental practice in the district of Tübingen states:… Read More

How to find an apartment

It is difficult to find an apartment in Tübingen and the surrounding area because many people work or study in the city and therefore want to live here. That’s why the apartments are also expensive. It is somewhat easier in the communities around Tübingen. Many apartments are offered in daily newspapers in Germany. In Tübingen (also Rottenburg and Mössingen) this is the Schwäbische Tagblatt, in Reutlingen (also Kirchentellinsfurt, Kusterdingen and Gomaringen) the Reutlinger General-Anzeiger. Especially on Saturday and Wednesday you can find offers there under the heading “Rentals”. With Ebay classified advertisements (https://www.ebay-kleinanzeigen.de/s-wohnung-mieten/c203) one can search free of charge. Further… Read More

Sports club voucher for the little ones

“During the Corona pandemic, many sports facilities were closed for a long time. Those who suffered most were the children,” says Tübingen’s Mayor for Social Affairs, Order and Culture, Dr. Daniela Harsch. “Even after the pandemic, we want to ensure that children have easy access to a healthy lifestyle.” Launched as a pilot project during Corona, the sports club voucher offer for children on their fourth birthday is now firmly established. Among the offerings is a yoga class for children ages four to six at the Family Education Center (FBS). In the soccer department of the Tübingen 03 sports club,… Read More

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