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Ukraine war exacerbates hardship in Syria
By Ute Kaiser and Lobna Alhindi A man begs customers at a bakery in Damascus for a loaf of bread.…
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What is known about refugees from Ukraine
331,600 entries of refugees from Ukraine were registered until 11 April 2022, according to the Federal Ministry of the Interior.…
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Forgotten cities are a haven for Syrians fleeing from the war
By Youssef Kanjou Archaeological sites in Syria usually appear in the form of hill-like elevations called “Talls”. They came about…
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Daycare centers and schools freed from corona tests
First the masks were dropped. Now the corona tests are now also omitted. After the Easter holidays, the pupils in…
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Basic income support for refugees from Ukraine as of June 1
Refugees from Ukraine are entitled to basic welfare benefits in Germany if they are registered, able to work, between 15…
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Mira: Help with trouble at work
The counseling center “Mira – Mit Recht bei der Arbeit” helps migrants who have problems at their workplace. It offers…
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Help for the wounded souls of young refugees
Children and young people were often psychologically burdened in war zones and during their flight. Even “after arriving in Germany,…
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Ramadan schedule
By Oula MahfouzThis year, the month of Ramadan begins on April 2 and ends on May 2. Many Muslims celebrate…
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Colorful Easter eggs
Why are Easter eggs colorful? Children would be told: so that they can more easily find the eggs that the…
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Advice for Ukrainians about German courses
Ukrainians who want to learn German can get advice on 21 April. This Thursday, the Volkshochschule Tübingen offers a consultation…
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German for Ukrainians online
If you have not yet found a place in a German course on site, you can start learning German independently.…
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When the “blue passport” is not accepted …
By Michael Seifert Refugees cannot use their identity documents to have money sent from abroad via Western Union. They can,…
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University Hospital offers psychological help to refugees
The war in Ukraine does not only trigger traumatic experiences for those who have fled there. For people who have…
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Reduced vaccination offer in the district
As the demand for vaccinations against the Corona virus in the district of Tübingen has dropped sharply, many of the…
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An ancient Greek coin from Ukraine bears witness to a war over 2000 years ago
By Stefan Krmnicek Anyone reading the news these days in March 2022 will hear about fierce fighting in the towns…
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“You can give us hope by welcoming us” – pictures from Moria
There are hardly any pictures of Moria and the other refugee camps on the Greek island of Lesbos because media…
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Final exams at schools: more time and additional tasks
The final exams at schools are running a little differently this year, too. The reason is the Corona pandemic. The…
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A new EU directive applies to refugees from Ukraine
In early March 2022, the European Union (EU) activated the so-called “mass influx directive”. This directive grants a different status…
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The Syrian regime on trial
On 13 January 2022, the Koblenz Higher Regional Court sentenced Anwar R. to life imprisonment for crimes against humanity and…
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Halloween
The evening before All Hallows’ Day, Halloween, from October 31st to November 1st, was especially popular in Catholic Ireland in…
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Unvaccinated people have to stay outside in the 2G-model
The state government of Baden-Württemberg has changed its corona regulations. It is in effect starting Friday, October 15. The vaccination…
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Vaccination campaigns in the districts of Tübingen and Böblingen
From Thursday to Saturday, the mobile vaccination team from the university hospital Tübingen will be in Hirrlingen, Bodelshausen and Böblingen.…
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The separation and reunification of Germany
By Hanna Sannwald Every year on October 3rd, Germany celebrates the “German Unity Day”. This is a national holiday.…
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Asylum center interviewed candidates for the Bundestag
What is your opinion on an asylum procedure / a social consultation that is independent from the state? What is…
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People make climate change
By Ute Kaiser This summer, the news about natural catastrophes was overwhelming: heat and drought, heavy rain and floods, forest…
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The battle for votes in the Bundestag election / Merkel era ends
By Ute Kaiser The final spurt for the 2021 federal election has begun. Posters are hanging in squares and streets.…
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Learning to swim means arriving!
By Ammar Beilschmidt The initiative “Swimming for all children” renews the offer to all children from families with little…
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Support for relatives in Afghanistan in the Tübingen asylum center
Because of the current threat situation, many people are worried about their relatives and friends in Afghanistan, who are still…
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Vaccination without appointment in the District of Tübingen
The vaccination bus from the Tübingen vaccination center is currently driving to many places within the District of Tübingen. Doctors…
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Despite training or studies: hurdles in the recognition of foreign qualifications
By Ute Kaiser Lobna Alhindi has a goal. The 36-year-old Syrian wants to work in a qualified profession. And: “I…
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Corona vaccination recommended for 12- to 17-year-olds
The Standing Vaccination Committee (Stiko) has considered for a long time and now decided: They’re now also recommending a corona…
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Information on corona tests for air travel
For most destinations, a negative Corona test is required before travelling. The airlines check this before departure. If the documents…
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More appointments for interviews at the Job Center
The Tübingen district Job Center at Schleifmühleweg 68 in Tübingen now has more rooms available for on-site personal interviews. However,…
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No deportations to Afghanistan for the moment
The Taliban are taking more and more areas in Afghanistan. Therefore, the security situation has gotten worse and worse since…
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Tübingen vaccination center moves in mid-August
In the vaccination center in the Paul-Horn Arena at Tübingen Festplatz, interested people can get vaccinated spontaneously without an appointment…
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New corona rapid test stations in Tübingen
Many people want to take corona rapid tests. Consequently, there are additional test opportunities during the Pentecost holidays in Tübingen.…
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Vaccination traditions from the Orient
By Wolfgang Sannwald Currently millions of people worldwide are being vaccinated against Covid-19. Vaccinations against pathogens have been in existence…
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Paediatrician Zen Aldeen: No considerably big differences between corona vaccines
The currently admitted Covid-vaccines all are a big gain, explains Ezdehar Zen Aldeen in a video interview with tünews INTERNATIONAL.…
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Pilot project „Open with Safety” ends – free testing continues
Starting Sunday, April 25th, 2021, the Tübingen pilot project “Open with Safety” won’t exist anymore. This means that the residents…
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The country’s „Corona Emergency Brake“ applies as of 24.04. in Baden-Württemberg
Starting Saturday, April 24th, 2021, the latest changes to the state’s corona regulations apply in Baden-Württemberg. The state government has…
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From 4th May on-site appointments at the District Office by appointment
The Tübingen District Office will open its doors to the public again on Monday, 4th May. However, appointments via…
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Mental stress: free help on the phone
The corona pandemic can have a variety of psychological impacts: sleep disorders, existential fear, fear of infections, panic attacks or…
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One shelf for all
In the entrance of the protestant community centre in the Kirchgasse 14 in Rottenburg, one can find non-expired foodstuffs…
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Only a maximum of four in the studio
We still broadcast “Newcomer News” every Wednesday in the “Radio Desert Wave” studio, even now during the corona crisis.…
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Corona: The infection protection act
Corona infections have led to official institutions using legal instruments provided by the German Protection against Infection Act (IfSG). This…
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Contacting the Integration Manager?
If you go to the offices of the Integration Managers in the communities of the district of Tübingen, you will…
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Jobcenter: Only contactable via telephone or e-mail
There are no more appointments at the Jobcenter or the employment agency and you can’t do anything there in person…
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Tübingen District Office to close from Tuesday, 17th March 2020
Client contact possible in certain cases after prior appointment From Tuesday, 17th March 2020 – for now up to…