Rahima Abdelhafid
-
“Syla”: Advice for Ukrainian women in need
The association “Frauen helfen Frauen e.V. Tübingen” (Women Helping Women Tübingen) offers confidential and free counseling in Tübingen for women…
-
Card exchange initiative for refugees in the district of Tübingen well received
By Bernhard Kirschner The initiative by refugee organizations in Tübingen to exchange cash for vouchers with refugees has been well…
-
Some swimming pools ban burkinis
In July 2025, several public swimming pools in Baden-Württemberg introduced new rules on swimwear, including the Parkschwimmbad Lörrach and the…
-
Summer in Germany: Less hot, but harder to bear
By Oula Mahfouz With rising temperatures in Germany during the summer, dealing with the heat is becoming an increasingly common…
-
Decisions on asylum applications from Gaza again
The BAMF is once again deciding on asylum applications from refugees from Gaza. This was confirmed by the Federal Office…
-
Asylum applications have fallen sharply
In the first half of 2025, the number of asylum applications in Germany fell significantly. This was reported by the…
-
Rescuing archaeological sites in Syria with the help of drones
By Bernhard Kirschner Youssef Kanjou is committed to rescuing archaeological sites in Syria. The former director of the National Museum…
-
“Vechornytsi“ for women from Ukraine in Tübingen
Every Wednesday from 3 to 5 p.m., women from Ukraine meet at the Blauen Haus in Herrenberger Straße 61 for…
-
Still no exploratory trips for Syrians
Syrian refugees are still unable to travel to their old homeland without risk. This was confirmed by the Federal Office…
-
Syrian offenders lose protection
Syrian criminals must expect to lose their protection status in Germany soon. This also applies to refugees who are classified…
-
The new Syrian emblem: the eagle and its history
By Oula Mahfouz On July 5, 2025, Syria unveiled its new official coat of arms, which features the state emblem…
-
Ruling: Afghans with approval are entitled to visas for Germany
2,400 people are still waiting in Islamabad, Pakistan, to obtain visas for Germany. These Afghans had been granted permission to…
-
TüFolk: People from Around the World Making Music Together in Tübingen
by Nasir Serrikashkawij“Patara bichi damekraga” is the first line of a Georgian folk song. It means: “A little boy got…
-
Plan.U advises refugees from Ukraine
The Plan.U project in Tübingen offers advice and support to anyone who has fled Ukraine due to the war, answering…
-
Traveling to Ukraine: What to bear in mind
Refugees from Ukraine who are living in Germany under Article 24 of the Residence Act can generally travel to Ukraine…
-
Forest fire risk increases with the heat
High temperatures and little rain are putting stress on the forest. This is why the risk of forest fires is…
-
The railway company is looking for future electronics technicians
DB Regio is offering refugees and migrants with work permits free training to become electronics technicians in Stuttgart. However, interested…
-
Many immigrant skilled workers want to leave Germany
Many well-educated migrants who are integrated into the German labor market want to leave Germany. That is the key finding…
-
Information about studying in Baden-Württemberg in Russian
Baden-Württemberg has more than 70 universities offering countless fields of study. An online presentation in Russian will provide interested parties…
-
Talking about issues that matter to women
Women who have recently moved to Tübingen or fled their home countries with their children have many questions—about daycare or…
-
The minimum wage will increase twice by 2027
Employees can expect an increase in the statutory minimum wage. It will rise in two stages: on January 1, 2026,…
-
Germany stops family reunification for many refugees
The German Bundestag has suspended family reunification for refugees with subsidiary protection for two years. The parliament is thus implementing…
-
Swimming: Rules also apply in quarry ponds
You are allowed to swim in lakes – unless it is expressly forbidden. This is regulated by the Water Act…
-
Asylum seekers: High health insurance contributions loom after job loss
Asylum seekers who work and then lose their jobs face a major financial risk. The reason for this is the…
-
From our editorial team – In Israel during the war…
By Wolfgang Sannwald “You were in a totally privileged situation!” These were the words of a tuenews colleague who fled…
-
Driving license: Employment agency rarely pays
A driving license for a car can be quite expensive. The cost of a class B license is between 2,000…
-
Difficult human rights situation in Iraq
According to a confidential report by the German Foreign Office, human rights violations by the police, army, and militias have…
-
The grammar of exile and integration
By Nasir SerrikashkawijTranslator and journalist Nasir Serrikashkawij recently joined the editorial team at tuenews INTERNATIONAL. In this article, he describes…
-
tünews INTERNATIONAL is looking for two “Bufdis”
tünews INTERNATIONAL has two new positions for the Federal Volunteer Service (Bundesfreiwilligendienst). The two jobs for “Bufdis” have different focuses.…
-
The state pays pension contributions for raising children
The German pension system provides special support for parents who devote themselves to raising children. The state rewards them for…
-
Employment agency: More online, fewer emails
The employment agency is focusing on digitalization. From July 1, appointments with advisors will only be possible with an appointment…
-
Deadline for temporary residence permit expires
Stories like Faisal’s are all too common. The Südwestrundfunk (SWR) recently reported on the young Yazidi who works in a…
-
Immigration and integration: naturalizations reach new high
In 2024, Germany experienced a sharp increase in the number of foreigners who became naturalized citizens. According to the Federal…
-
Protection for Ukrainian refugees extended until 2027
Refugees from Ukraine will have their residence permits within the EU extended by another year. This was decided by the…
-
Rejection of applications by refugees with asylum protection in Greece is lawful
By Michael Seifert Asylum applications by single, able-to-work, and healthy refugees who have already been granted asylum protection in Greece…
-
Integration course for future geriatric nurses
There are still places available on an integration course in Rottenburg. It is aimed at those who wish to train…
-
25.2 million people in Germany with a migrant background
The Federal Statistical Office has published new figures on the proportion of people with a migrant background, as reported by…
-
Who benefits from distance learning in Germany?
Distance learning is a modern form of study in which course content is primarily delivered online. Students can study anywhere…
-
Criticism of border controls and rejections
Alexander Dobrindt, the new German interior minister, instructed the federal police on May 7, 2025, the first day of the…
-
The Feast of Sacrifice means sharing with others
The Festival of the Sacrifice or “Eid al-Adha” is one of the most important festivals for Muslims. The festival has…
-
The Ammertalbahn will not be running from June 7
Journeys on the Ammertalbahn from Tübingen to Herrenberg will no longer be possible from Pentecost Saturday, June 7. The train…
-
Many fail: Driving license is getting more and more expensive
By Brigitte Gisel In the end, it was a classic mistake: “I was supposed to turn off a side road…
-
Medical referral valid for entire treatment
A clinic in Tübingen demanded that a refugee obtain a new referral for the new quarter—even though only a hand…
-
Parents: Taking the baby to the playgroup
When a baby is born, most families are overjoyed. However, this can be very stressful for mothers. Meetings with friends…
-
EU sanctions end: Money transfer to Syria facilitated
Following the USA, the EU has also lifted all of its economic sanctions against Syria. This was decided by the…
-
Empowering women for the world of work
Discover different areas of work, try out new skills and develop your own abilities: all this is possible with the…
-
Stricter controls on organic waste bins
Metal and plastic have always been prohibited in organic waste bins. From May 1, this will be more strictly enforced.…
-
Language course for future educators
Educators in daycare centers are in high demand. In order to open up this career opportunity to people with a…