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Getting married in Germany

In Germany, partners can live together and have children without a marriage license. However, most people still want to get married. How does the marriage ceremony work and what rights and obligations do the spouses have after the wedding? In Germany, the registry offices are generally responsible for marriages. If you want to get married, you can register the marriage at the registry office of your own place of residence or at the registry office of your partner. To register the marriage, the bride and groom must complete the “Registration of marriage” form and submit all the necessary documents (see… Read More

Two quick ways to get a passport

The vacation season begins. Anyone applying for a passport now needs to be patient. It is currently taking up to eight weeks instead of around two weeks for the Bundesdruckerei to deliver the documents to the cities and municipalities. This is according to a spokesperson for the German Association of Cities. Anyone who urgently needs a passport for a long-distance trip can apply for it using the express procedure. Production normally takes three working days. The express procedure costs an extra 32 euros plus the cost of a passport. People over the age of 24 pay 70 euros. This passport… Read More

Discrimination endangers democracy

More and more people are turning to the Federal Anti-Discrimination Agency to report discrimination. In 2023, there were 10,772 people affected—22 percent more than in the previous year. Most of the inquiries, around 3,400, concerned racial discrimination. This accounted for 41 percent of all inquiries to the advice team (2022: 43 percent). The experts at the Anti-Discrimination Office can provide information on legal options, among other things. “Foreigners out” sentiment and contempt for humanity have “become normal”: So said Ferda Ataman, at the presentation of the annual report in Berlin. Ataman is the independent federal commissioner for anti-discrimination. She warned… Read More

Restrictions at the Jobcenter Tübingen

Due to the absence of many employees, the Jobcenter Tübingen will only be available for spontaneous visits to a limited extent in the week from July 15 to 19. The center is therefore asking people to “only visit the Jobcenter in person without an appointment in urgent situations”, as in person without an appointment”, according to the press office. Via the Appointments can be arranged via the homepage https://jobcenter-tuebingen.de/online-terminbuchung. For telephone inquiries, the Service Center can be contacted on 0 70 71/ 56 52 0. Jobcenter.digital (https://jobcenter-tuebingen.de/digital) makes it possible to deal with all matters from home. tun24070901 www.tuenews.de Das… Read More

Free school starter kit: registration deadline July 12

A school starter kit is designed to make it easier for first-graders from financially disadvantaged families to start school. It offers a small initial kit for the first school year, such as a backpack (for school trips), a pencil case with writing utensils, e.g. thick pencils and crayons, erasers, sharpeners, rulers, etc., children’s sports shoes, a water bottle, a snack box and something to snack on. All prospective first-graders in the district of Tübingen with a KreisBonusCard, BuT card (education and participation) or BG number (community of need number for the job center) can receive the school starter kit. You… 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

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

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

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