Wie kann ich günstig in die Ukraine telefonieren?

Starting from July, phone calls to Ukraine will no longer be free. As of July 1st, a fee will be applied. Telekom customers using prepaid plans will have to pay approximately 1.99 euros per minute for calls to Ukraine and 1.22 euros for each SMS. Vodafone customers will pay 9.99 euros every 4 weeks, which includes free minutes/SMS from Germany to Ukraine. When it comes to mobile contracts and prepaid plans, here are some things to consider:

Similar to other countries, Germany has many mobile service providers offering both long-term contract plans and prepaid options. Mobile contracts typically come with a minimum term of two years. The Verbraucherzentrale Nordrhein-Westfalen (Consumer Protection Center of North Rhine-Westphalia) recommends prepaid plans without a contract commitment, which often include all-net or data flat rates. Their advice is: when choosing a mobile contract, compare multiple offers and pay attention not only to the price but also to the contract duration and included features such as plans, data volumes, and international flat rates.

https://www.verbraucherzentrale.de/wissen/vertraege-reklamation/kundenrechte/neu-in-deutschland-was-gefluechtete-aus-der-ukraine-beachten-sollten-71305

Welche Regeln muss ich beim Fahrrad fahren beachten?

Alcohol: It is not advisable to ride a bicycle when you have too much alcohol in your system. With a blood alcohol concentration of 0.3 per mille, significant issues can arise in the event of an accident. Riding a bike with a blood alcohol level over 1.6 per mille is considered completely unfit and is a criminal offense according to the law.

Children: In terms of cycling, there are general prohibitions for both pedestrian zones and sidewalks. An exception is made for children: up to the age of eight, they must use the sidewalk, while between the ages of eight and ten, they have the choice between the sidewalk and the road.

Traffic Lights: When the traffic light turns red, cyclists are not obligated to wait in the queue at the back. Instead, they may cautiously pass on the right side of the stationary vehicles. It is of utmost importance, however, that they proceed slowly and exercise extreme caution. Ignoring a red traffic light while cycling can be quite costly: fines of up to 100 euros may apply for running a red light. If this endangers other road users, fines of up to 160 euros and a point in the driving record could be imposed. If there is a specific traffic light with a bicycle symbol, cyclists on the bike lane are required to obey it.

Lights: A bicycle should have front lighting and rear lights.

https://www.adfc.de/artikel/verkehrsregeln-fuer-radfahrende

Finde ich die Ukraine Plattform auch bei Facebook?

We are the group on Facebook: Ukraine Platform – Platform for Ukrainians. Here is the invitation link.-

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1056545412415371/

Welche Bedeutung haben der Buchstabe A und die Nummern bei Deutschen Autobahnen?

German highways are labeled with "A" followed by a number. Major roads have single-digit numbers, regionally connecting roads have two-digit numbers, and smaller roads have three-digit numbers.

East-West routes are assigned even numbers, and North-South routes are assigned odd numbers.

A 10 to A 19 – Part of Eastern Germany, including Berlin, Saxony-Anhalt, parts of Saxony, and Brandenburg.

A 20 to A 29 – Northern and northeastern Germany, including Hamburg.

A 30 – A 39 – Northwestern Germany, as well as Lower Saxony and Thuringia.

A 40 to A 49 – Rhine-Ruhr region, including Frankfurt and the Rhine-Main area.

A 52 to A 59 – Lower Rhine and the Cologne region.

A 60 – A 67 – Region of Rhineland-Palatinate, Saarland, Hesse, and northern Baden-Württemberg.

A 70 – A 73 – Thuringia, northern Bavaria, and parts of Saxony.

A 81 – Baden-Württemberg.

A 90 – A 99 – Southern Bavaria.

Unterscheiden sich die deutschen Straßenschilder von den ukrainischen?

Road traffic signs should be designed and labeled to be easily understandable for everyone. There are some differences between signs in Germany and Ukraine.

• A sign with a yellow background and an arrowhead indicates that a detour is necessary.

• Warning signs alert drivers to poor road conditions, traffic lights, roadwork, and other hazards.

• Priority signs provide information about priority roads, roundabouts, and bus stops. An example is the bus stop sign, which features a yellow circle with a green border and a black letter "H" in the center.

• Mandatory traffic signs inform drivers about speed limits, right-of-way rules, bus lane regulations, and other restrictions.

• Information signs provide drivers with information about one-way streets, traffic lights, turning options, as well as construction zones and other hazards like lane narrowing or uneven road surfaces.

Was muss ich beachten bei der Ummeldung eines ukrainischen Autos?

When registering a vehicle acquired from abroad or for foreign vehicles, the following documents are required:

1. Vehicle documents in the original (including a translation if necessary).

2. License plates (if already registered).

3. If the vehicle has an EC type approval:

   • EC Certificate of Conformity (COC) in the original (if available), or

   • Data confirmation sheet from a technical inspection service (e.g., TÜV, DEKRA) for vehicles registered from 01.09.2018 with WLTP values.

   If the vehicle does not have an EC type approval, you will need a certificate under § 21 of the Road Traffic Licensing Regulations. A separate operating permit must be applied for at the vehicle registration authority – see the description under "Operating Permit."

4. If a periodic technical inspection (Hauptuntersuchung) is due, a valid inspection report must be presented.

5. Electronic Insurance Confirmation Number (eVB).

6. Valid identity card or passport with a registration certificate (not older than 6 months) or a valid identity card replacement. Foreign identification documents must always be accompanied by a registration certificate (not older than 6 months).

7. SEPA direct debit mandate for motor vehicle tax collection, either with a bank card (including a copy), a bank confirmation, or (blacked out) bank statement. If the account holder is not the vehicle owner, the account holder's identification document (including a copy) is required.

8. In the case of representation, a power of attorney, and the representative must provide the original document, while the grantor must provide a copy of their identification document showing its validity. Unnecessary information (access number) should be blacked out on the copy of the electronic ID card.

9. For vehicles from non-EU countries, a customs clearance certificate must be provided.

10. Proof of ownership (invoice, purchase contract, etc.) and a translation if necessary.

For registration by minors, additionally:

• Disabled person's ID or driver's license of the minor.

• A vehicle can only be registered to a minor without disabilities if the minor holds the appropriate driver's license for that vehicle.

Consent statement, if applicable, along with proof of sole custody. The custodial parent(s) must also be able to provide identification.

The vehicle must be presented at the motor vehicle registration authority.

https://bmdv.bund.de/SharedDocs/DE/Anlage/K/merkblatt-ukrainische-fahrer.pdf?__blob=publicationFile

49€ Deutschlandticket

The €49 monthly ticket, also known as the Deutschlandticket, will be available starting on May 1st. However, the official sale is set to begin on April 3rd. The Deutschlandticket can be obtained as a chip card or a mobile ticket, and there are plans for a transitional paper form with a QR code as well. Starting on May 1st, you can travel effortlessly on all public transportation modes for just €49 per month. More information:

https://www.bahn.de/angebot/regio/deutschland-ticket

Cambio Deutschland

CarSharing with cambio operates on a simple principle: there are fixed stations at various locations within the city. Your journey begins and ends at these stations. Think of it as a garage or parking space in your neighborhood: Instead of a private car, there are one or more cambio cars available there.

https://www.cambio-carsharing.de/cms/carsharing/de/1/cms_f2_2/cms?cms_knschluessel=HOME

Bus- und Zugverbindung - mobil.nrw

Focus: Timetables and tickets for bus and train connections in North Rhine-Westphalia.

https://www.mobil.nrw/

Deutsche Bahn

Travel information, tickets, and offers.

https://www.bahn.de/angebot

Wann müssen Ukrainerinnen und Ukrainer in Deutschland ihr Auto ummelden?

If you stay in Germany for one year, you are required to re-register your car.

Wie komme ich an mein Ziel?

For refugees from Ukraine, all train and bus journeys are free until May 31, 2022. From June 1 to August 31, you can purchase a monthly pass for regional transportation for 49 euros. For long-distance trains, you can obtain a 'helpukraine' ticket at the DB Reisezentrum. The 'AVV' and 'DB Navigator' apps can also be helpful.

https://www.bahn.de/info/helpukraine

Darf ich Deutschland verlassen wenn ich mich schon registriert habe? Reisen/ in die Ukraine fahren? Für wie lange?

You are allowed to temporarily leave Germany, but not for more than 6 months. During the validity of your residence permit and with a valid travel document, you can re-enter Germany at any time.

Wie lange darf ich mit meinem ukrainischen Führerschein in Deutschland fahren?

With a valid Ukrainian driver's license, you are allowed to drive in Germany during the first 6 months after your arrival. You do not need a translation of your driver's license. Ukrainian driver's licenses are now also valid beyond the initial six-month period until February 2023. If the EU does not decide otherwise by that time, this period will automatically be extended by one year. If there are still reasons for fleeing, the EU can decide on an additional one-year extension.