Michael Seifert
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German language learning opportunities in the Tübingen district
Anyone wishing to take part in a German language course in the Tübingen district can find a complete overview on…
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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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First lecture since the war: Aleppo’s archaeological treasures
tuenews INTERNATIONAL contributor Youssef Kanjou, a Syrian archaeologist and former director of the National Archaeological Museum in Aleppo, travelled to…
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New in online retail: the cancellation button
From 19 June 2026, online retailers will be required to provide a digital cancellation function on their websites – a…
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The oldest university in the world is located in Fes, Morocco
When it comes to the oldest universities, the names most often mentioned in Central Europe are – in this order…
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New Biometric Data Collection at Airports
Travelers from so-called third countries must undergo a new procedure at passport control in German airports and seaports; this procedure,…
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Over 40 information booths at the Job and Training Fair
At the Job and Training Fair on Wednesday, May 12, 2026, over 40 companies and institutions will be represented with…
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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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The Development of Violence (2): How It Came to Europe
Most archaeologists who study the prehistoric periods of human history in Europe now assume that there was no inter-group violence…
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First comprehensive study on racism in German public authorities
“Racism is not an isolated incident, but a structural risk.” This is the key finding of a comprehensive study on…
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More deportations from Baden-Württemberg
In 2025, 3,397 people were deported from Baden-Württemberg. Compared to 2024, this represents an increase of 18.2 per cent. The…
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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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Protection rate for asylum seekers falls in 2025
According to calculations by the Baden-Württemberg Refugee Council, the protection rate for refugees seeking asylum in Germany has fallen from…
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Ruling: Member of the Gülen movement entitled to asylum in Germany
In a ruling dated 24 November 2025, the Sigmaringen Administrative Court ordered the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF)…
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Review of the expiring right of residence for opportunities
The so-called “right of residence for opportunities”, which was passed by the German Bundestag at the end of 2022, expired…
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Successful language acquisition among refugees arriving in 2015 and 2016
The vast majority of refugees who arrived in Germany in 2015 and 2016 had no knowledge of German. A survey…
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Everyday racism in German sports clubs
Racism in professional football is regularly reported in the media. A new study by the University of Wuppertal shows that…
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Photo exhibition in Tübingen: Portraits of immigrants
The German-American Institute Tübingen (dai) is hosting a photo exhibition by renowned photographer Mark Tuschman until 25 April, featuring black-and-white…
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“Your experience counts!” Nationwide survey on discrimination
The largest survey ever conducted in Germany on the subject of discrimination, initiated by the Federal Anti-Discrimination Agency, will run…
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Bundestag, courts and church on Afghans in Pakistan
In Pakistan, around 1,900 Afghan citizens are still waiting to enter Germany. Many of them once helped the German Armed…
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Cultural development and migration belong together
Up-to-date daily reports on the situation of refugees and those offering practical advice for everyday life formed—and continue to form…
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First study on the killing of women in Germany
The Institute of Criminology at the University of Tübingen and the Criminological Research Institute of Lower Saxony e.V. have conducted…