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Tübingen Tafel seeks drivers

The Tübingen Tafel urgently needs more drivers and co-drivers to transport food. The groceries are brought to the Tafel in vans from supermarkets, bakeries and farms. The Tübingen Tafel is looking for people with and without a driving license who are willing to help out once a week, usually for four to five hours in the morning, according to a press release. They will be trained in food hygiene and occupational safety and are insured for this work. Anyone interested should call 0172 / 7384979 or send an e-mail to fahrdienst@tuebingertafel.de Further information is available on the homepage: www.tuebingertafel.de. tun24102201… Read More

Extracurricular studies: Muslim life in Germany

The extracurricular studies program at the University of Tübingen is dealing with Muslim life in Germany this semester. The lecture series is organized by the Center for Islamic Theology and will continue until mid-February. It deals with the legal situation of Muslims in Germany, the application of Sharia law, the training of imams in Germany, and issues of extremism and radicalization. Innovative aspects of Muslim life are also discussed. Muslims are an integral part of society According to a statement from the university, Muslims have long since become an integral part of German society. According to a study commissioned by… Read More

The Tübingen Children‘s and Youth Book Week begins on October 20

From October 20 to 25, the Tübingen Children‘s and Youth Book Week 2024 will be all about exciting stories and creative adventures – whether at readings, plays, movies or storytelling sessions. To kick things off on October 20 at 4 pm, Tübingen author Ulrich Hub will read from his book “Arschbombe verboten“ at the Landestheater (LTT). Admission is free, but free tickets must be reserved in advance. Throughout the week, a children‘s and youth book exhibition in the foyer of the LTT invites visitors to discover German-language and international children‘s literature. The week ends with the long theater book night,… Read More

Parking with apps in Tübingen without extra charges

The city of Tübingen is making parking with cell phone apps cheaper for users. For some time now, it has been paying the service fees charged by some providers. The city council covers the transaction costs for EasyPark, mobilet, Parco, Parkster and PayByPhone. This means that parking with a cell phone is no more expensive than using small change at a parking machine or parking meter. Only the smallest provider, Yellowbrick in Tübingen, still requires customers to pay the service fee. City employees can check electronically whether or not a cell phone ticket has been purchased for a car. The… Read More

Register your residence online in Tübingen

Anyone moving to Tübingen or relocating within the city can now register their new main residence digitally. This must be done within two weeks of moving. The city’s new online service eliminates the need to visit the citizens’ office or an administrative office in person. Some technical requirements „The easiest way to register online is with a smartphone,“ writes the city in its press release. The online service can be found on the city’s website at www.tuebingen.de/umzug. However, you will need an ID card or an eID card with the online ID function activated; a smartphone with an NFC interface,… Read More

Mostafa Elyasian: Images of becoming local

By Brigitte Gisel His favorite picture is from the capital. It shows remnants of the Berlin Wall, taken in 2019 when he and his wife visited the city that had long fascinated him but was not yet his capital at the time. Mostafa Elyasian was an asylum seeker from Iran at the time. Today, the trained photographer is German. In the glass hall of the Tübingen district administration office, he is showing images of „Hiesigwerden“ until October 4. The exhibition can be visited during the opening hours of the District Office. 24 pictures in the glass hall show what it… Read More

Voluntary language course for young migrants a success

18 vocational school students from various countries of origin have used their summer holidays to improve their German language skills by taking part in a voluntary intensive language course. According to a statement from the Tübingen District Office, the district of Tübingen, its vocational schools and the Tübingen Adult Education Centre worked closely together to offer the course. The large need for coordination between the parties was worth it, said the district’s integration officer, Barbara Tomforde, tuenews INTERNATIONAL. The teachers were very satisfied with the students’ cooperation. Better knowledge of German The young migrants have significantly improved their knowledge of… Read More

Offers for intercultural encounters

The Intercultural Week 2024 in the district of Tübingen aims to open up “New Spaces“. It begins on Sunday, September 22 and runs until Sunday, October 6. It has been organized by the Diversity Action Alliance and the Diakonisches Werk. There will be a variety of events in Tübingen, Rottenburg, Mössingen and Gomaringen. These include exhibitions, discussions, film, cooking and dance evenings, readings, lectures and workshops. The Intercultural Week is intended to arouse curiosity, facilitate encounters and open up new spaces. It is “the answer to the fear of the other and the foreign“. This is what Tübingen Integration Councillor… Read More

Yellow ribbon: Harvest fruit free of charge

Even fruit trees standing in the open countryside in a meadow have owners. You are therefore not allowed to simply pick apples, pears, plums, mirabelle plums or nuts or pick them from the ground. That would be theft and can be punished. However, there is one exception: if the tree has a yellow ribbon, the owner has released the tree for harvesting. Anyone may then pick fruit for a cake or eat it directly from the tree. But: Harvesting is only permitted without a ladder and only for personal consumption. And no matter how tempting the apples on the next… Read More

Exhibition on flight and migration in Tübingen

From September 16 to October 4, the Free Radio Wüste Welle is showing an exhibition on flight and migration at the Epplehaus in Tübingen. The multilingual exhibition “Nothing About Us Without Us” was designed by the transcultural network medien.vielfalt! In it, young media professionals with experience of flight and migration provide insights into their media work and take a critical look at the German media public. In addition to graphics, illustrations, photos and texts, there are several video and audio stations. The exhibition is open daily from 5 to 7 pm. Additional appointments can be arranged for school classes. The… Read More

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