No bus service: warning strike on 25 and 26 May

In Reutlingen on Thursday, May 25, and in Tübingen on May 25 and 26, there will be no buses in the city traffic all day. This is announced by the Tübingen public utility and the Reutlingen public transport RSV. The reason is a warning strike called by the trade union Verdi. Most lines in Tübingen are affected, but there is an emergency timetable. In Reutlingen, all lines in the city transport, in Pfullingen, Eningen, Pliezhausen and Walddorfhäslach are on strike. The eXpresso express bus to Stuttgart Airport is also not running. According to RSV and Stadtwerke, the strike will last from… Read More

Are children allowed to travel alone?

Children are allowed to travel alone in ermany, but there are some conditions and restrictions that may vary depending on the age of the child and the type of trip. For domestic travel in Germany, there are no specific laws or regulations that state whether or not a child may travel alone. In principle, children 6 years of age and older may travel alone by train. Most airlines, train companies and bus companies have their own regulations for children traveling alone—for example, a minimum age and special support services such as accompaniment and care during the trip. If a child… Read More

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

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