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“Public Administration as the Backbone of Democracy”
On September 29 at 5:00 p.m., a panel discussion on the topic “Public Administration as the Backbone of Democracy” will take place at the Tübingen District Office.The panelists, led by communication scholar Prof.…
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Fewer Refugees Are Arriving in Europe
Currently, fewer refugees are arriving in Europe via the main refugee routes, such as the Mediterranean. According to the Integration…
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What Tenants Should Do if a Pipe Bursts
In the event of a burst pipe or other serious water leak, tenants should act immediately: if it is safe…
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Syrian Sent to Life in Prison for Crimes Against Humanity
The Federal Court of Justice (BGH) has upheld a ruling by the Stuttgart Higher Regional Court against a Syrian man…
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Birdsong in the Forest Boosts Well-Being
Most people know from experience that a walk in the forest is good for your health and boosts well-being. A…
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Ukrainian driving licences converted without tests
Since 18 August 2026, Ukrainian driving licences can be converted into German licences much more easily. Ukraine – along with…
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Intercultural Week Invites You to Connect
Several municipalities in the Tübingen district are hosting Intercultural Weeks through Sunday, October 18. The most extensive event is taking…
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Tübingen County Makes Participation in Integration Courses Possible
Since February 2026, asylum seekers, individuals granted temporary residence status, war refugees from Ukraine, and EU citizens have no longer…
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Returns Home Also Jeopardize Protection for Syrians
The fall of Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad and the current situation in the country are affecting the protection status of…
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No Passport, Few Rights: Stateless People in Germany
Just under 117,000 people who are considered stateless live in Germany. This is reported by the Mediendienst Integration, citing the…
tuenews CULTURES
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An ancient ball game in Mesoamerica
Football is regarded as the world’s most popular sport and is played by hundreds of millions of people across every…
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One of the oldest manuscripts of the Qur’an is kept in Tübingen
The University Library of Tübingen houses one of the oldest and most important manuscripts of the Qur’an – the holy…
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The main similarities between Syrian and German heritage protection law, Part 2
The main similarities between the Syrian Heritage Protection Act and the Heritage Protection Act of the State of Baden-Württemberg can…
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A Comparison of Syrian and Baden-Württemberg Heritage Protection Legislation – Similarities and Differences, Part 1
Heritage protection laws in various countries around the world aim to protect tangible cultural heritage, safeguard it from destruction and…
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News from Ice Age Art: Delicate Bird Figurines
Tiny bird figurines carved from mammoth ivory—which, at 40,000 years old, are among the oldest figurative works of art in…
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From tents to architecture
The development of buildings is an integral part of human culture. Around 17,000 years ago, the transition began from the…
tuenews DAILY LIFE
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‘Integration through Borscht’: a Ukrainian-German cookbook
The answer comes instantly: ‘Borscht, of course.’ It was Lyudmila Boriak’s favourite recipe back in her native Kharkiv, and it…
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The Football World Cup reflects global migration
The German national football team’s squad for the current World Cup is more ‘international’ than ever before: of the 26…
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Tips for protecting yourself from the heat
From 15 June, temperatures are forecast to rise above 30 degrees. Prolonged exposure to heat can be harmful to your…
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Newcomers, rare visitors and a war
For the 2026 World Cup, which kicks off on 11 June and will be hosted by the USA, Canada and…
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When the pollen is in the air: tips for everyday life
Your nose is runny or blocked. Your eyes are red and itchy. For some allergy sufferers, the lungs react to…
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First “Unity Hub” in Berlin for People from Ukraine
The first “Unity Hub” for Ukrainians has been in operation in Berlin since mid-April 2026. According to the Federal Ministry…
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?