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Petrol stations are only allowed to raise prices once a day
Fuel prices have risen sharply since the Iran conflict. The government intends to tackle this with a new law. From 1 April, petrol stations in Germany will only be allowed to charge more…
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Ukrainian school in Tübingen holds classes every Saturday
Every Saturday shortly after 9 a.m., Ukrainian can be heard in Uhland-Gymnasium. This is where the Ukrainian School holds its…
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Newsletter offers families tips for leisure activities
The university town of Tübingen has plenty to offer children. The “Alliance for Families” newsletter provides an overview. It is…
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Study weekend at Tübingen City Library
Whether it’s A-levels, secondary school exams, or a test―sometimes you just need more time and peace and quiet. That’s why…
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Shops closed over Easter 2026
Easter is just around the corner and will bring another long weekend in 2026. Good Friday falls on 3 April,…
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Support for families in the district of Tübingen
What support services are available in the district of Tübingen? The District Office provides information on this on its website…
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Used Clothing Containers Still Available in the Tübingen District
In the Tübingen District, it is still possible to dispose of used clothing via containers. The District Administration has entered…
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Practical everyday tips using pictures
The Stuttgart-based association “Bild und Sprache” offers resources on its website https://www.medi-bild.de that use pictures to support language acquisition and…
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New Training Atlas for the Tübingen District
The fourth edition of the Training Atlas presents apprenticeship trades and training companies in the Tübingen District. The brochure is…
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BAMF expands initial orientation courses for asylum seekers
On 18 February 2026, the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) announced a significant expansion of its Initial Orientation…
tuenews CULTURES
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Fasting in ancient cultures—a journey back in time to its origins
Fasting is a very ancient phenomenon that was known in numerous civilisations as a religious and social ritual. The motives…
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How violence developed in prehistoric times in the Near East
It is not known exactly when the first signs of violence appeared in human history. Nor can it be scientifically…
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From strangers to Tübingen residents: memories for the museum
The stories of migrants are also ripe for the museum: historian Marina Chernykh wants to learn more about the lives…
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Two unique turtle-like creatures connect Syria and Tübingen
By Youssef Kanjou and Michael SeifertAn international team of palaeontologists from Syria, Brazil and the University of Tübingen has discovered…
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Worldwide: New Year Celebrations from Antiquity to the Present
Since antiquity, New Year celebrations have been closely linked to the religious, social, political, and astronomical contexts of human societies.…
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Neanderthals and us: a story of extinction and survival
Neanderthals are the human species closest to our own, Homo sapiens, or “modern humans” as anthropologists call us. They lived…
tuenews DAILY LIFE
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Ukrainian school in Tübingen holds classes every Saturday
Every Saturday shortly after 9 a.m., Ukrainian can be heard in Uhland-Gymnasium. This is where the Ukrainian School holds its…
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Time change: Set clocks forward on 29 March
This coming Sunday, 29 March 2026, Central European Summer Time (CEST) officially begins in Germany. At 2:00 am, the clock…
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A blogging bus driver from Ukraine
Influencer, bus driver and former manager of a casino chain in Ukraine—Wolodymyr Dadakov combines these unusual roles. He works for…
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How animals “speak” in different countries
A dog always says “woof woof”, right? Animals sound the same all over the world. But do their sounds sound…
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Iranian People in Germany
Against the backdrop of violence in Iran against demonstrators, including numerous killings, several German federal states have imposed a deportation…
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Preventing corruption with compliance rules
Slip the local law enforcement officer five euros to get him to withdraw the parking ticket? Or hand the teacher…
1 Syria after Assad
The regime of Syrian ruler Bashar al Assad ended on December 8, 2024, and the country of origin of many refugees in Germany is in a state of upheaval. What impact does this have on them?
2 State elections Baden-Württemberg
On 8 March 2026, elections to the state parliament will be held in Baden-Württemberg. Many former refugees have since become naturalised citizens and are now eligible to vote. tuenews explains how.
3 Disinformation as a weapon
Shitstorms, hate comments, cyberattacks: Anonymous actors on the internet, especially on social media, are spreading disinformation at breakneck speed and in their thousands. Russia has deployed troll armies in the war against Ukraine. Who is trying to destabilize societies in Germany and Europe? How can we protect ourselves?
4 HOME COUNTRIES
Some developments in the home countries of migrants have a global impact. Which of these affect the everyday lives of refugees in Germany and how?