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“Ukrainian Sundays” in Reutlingen: Varenyky with Emily
On Sunday, 6 September 2026, the Ukrainian House in Reutlingen invites visitors to a cooking workshop with Emily. The event begins at 3 p.m. at the Haus der Kulturen Reutlingen / Bürgerhaus e.…
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111 Percent Increase in Visitors to Syria in the First Half of the Year
In the first half of 2026, approximately 3.52 million people visited Syria. During the same period the previous year, the…
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First-graders gain right to all-day care
Since 1 August 2026, children in the first year of primary school in Germany have for the first time had…
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Recognition of Healthcare Professions to Become Easier
Germany is streamlining the recognition of foreign professional qualifications in healthcare professions. The new rules apply, among others, to physicians,…
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Climate Change: The Rottenburg University of Forestry and the Forest of the Future
Heat, drought, water scarcity—the consequences of climate change are impossible to ignore. Experts at the Rottenburg University of Forestry (Tübingen…
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Syrian Court Sentences Former President to Death
A court in Damascus sentenced former Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia. Assad’s brother Maher and his cousin…
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Gender & Migration Gaps: Women Face a Double Disadvantage
Employees with a migrant background earn less on average in Germany than employees without a migrant background. At the same…
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Direct Flights from Germany to Syria Resume
Germany and Syria have resumed direct air service after about 15 years. First Direct Flights to Damascus and Aleppo On…
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Fewer Deportations from Germany
In the first half of 2026, there were more than 9,600 deportations from Germany. According to the Mediendienst Integration, that…
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Nationwide Warning Day on 10 September
On Thursday, 10 September 2026, Germany will hold its nationwide Warning Day. From 11 a.m., a test warning will be…
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?