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Women’s Day on March 8 against inequality
International Women’s Day on March 8 is a day of action that draws attention to women’s rights and gender equality…
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Payment card for refugees? Current status of the plans
No more cash for refugees, but a “credit balance” on a payment card: from the beginning of 2025, refugees throughout…
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Train drivers and Verdi strike again
Rail passengers must be prepared for new strikes. They are to begin at 2 a.m. on Thursday, March 7 and…
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Nouruz is twice in Ramadan
Nouruz marks the start of the new year in Iran and Afghanistan. It is always a big celebration. But this…
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Integration and ancient coins
In 2021, Tübingen-based coin researcher Stefan Krmnicek began publishing texts on ancient coins in tuenews INTERNATIONAL. Since then, nine articles…
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How hijab and niqab affect the absorption of vitamin D
By Oula Mahfouz and Arne Schick1 Vitamin D is a crucial nutrient for the formation and maintenance of healthy bones…
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Free seminar on business start-ups on March 16 and 17
Anyone who is interested in setting up a business and would like to become self-employed can take part in a…
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Education and participation team less available
The Education and Participation department at the Tübingen District Office is only available to a limited extent. This is expected…
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Demonstrating is a human right
By Ute Kaiser In Germany, hundreds of thousands are demonstrating for democracy and against right-wing extremism. They are also protesting…
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Mesopotamia: the sources of the first advanced civilizations threaten to dry up
By Sameer Ibrahim and Michael Seifert The Tigris and Euphrates rivers are among the largest rivers in the world and…
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Ticks are already lurking for victims
Ticks benefit from mild temperatures in winter. This is why the bloodsuckers are already active early this year. “There are…
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Solidarity action with Ukraine on the anniversary of the war
A solidarity event dedicated to the second anniversary of the Russian war of aggression in Ukraine will be held in…
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«20 Days in Mariupol»: Screening of the documentary in Tübingen
The Oscar-nominated documentary 20 Days in Mariupol will be screened in Tübingen. The film will be sshown on the anniversary…
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Germans need a visa for many countries, but no longer for China
German citizens need a visa to enter some countries. This applies, for example, to India, Brazil, Australia, Saudi Arabia, Egypt,…
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Waste: What to do with old CDs or the electric cooker?
Where can glass, old clothes, batteries, CDs, electrical appliances and even hazardous waste be disposed of? On the website of…
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Why February 29 exists
By Bright Igbinovia and Ute Kaiser Sabine turns 18 on February 29—even though she was born in 1952 and is…
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Duty of winter road clearance
In Germany, private citizens are generally required to clear snow in winter and grit when it is slippery. Most cities…
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About homesickness and a second home
By Ute Kaiser Lobna Alhindi has recurring nightmares. In them, the Syrian woman sits in a rubber dinghy with her…
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Partner district in Israel for Tübingen
The district of Tübingen is looking for a partner district in Israel. District Administrator Joachim Walter announced this at an…
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Significant rise in first-time asylum applications
Germany was once again the main destination for refugees in the European Union in 2023. 329,120 people made an initial…
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Significant rise in first-time asylum applications
Germany was once again the main destination for refugees in the European Union in 2023. 329,120 people made an initial…
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Exhibition “Sleepless”: Ukrainian illustrations of the war
The exhibition “Sleepless: Ukrainian Illustrations of War” can be seen in Tübingen at Atelier / Café Haag (Vor dem Haagtor…
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Studying: German exam before university
Refugees are generally allowed to study in Germany. In particular, those who have been granted asylum or have another secure…
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Narri-Narro: about the origins of carnival
By Oula Mahfouz Whether it’s Fasnet, Fasching or Carnival: the jesters are ready for their most important days of the…
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Law on faster deportation passed
Rejected asylum seekers are to be deported from Germany more quickly in future. After the Bundestag, the Bundesrat also approved…
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Law on faster deportation passed
Rejected asylum seekers are to be deported from Germany more quickly in future. After the Bundestag, the Bundesrat also approved…
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Germany ticket now with KBC discount in Tübingen
Holders of a KreisBonusCard (KBC) resident in Tübingen can now order the discounted Deutschlandticket. This was announced by the Naldo…
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Many educational paths after elementary school
By Majd Kanjou “Which secondary school is the best choice for our child?” That’s what many parents of a fourth-graders…
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A new law will make naturalisation easier from April
Members of the German Bundestag have made it easier to obtain German citizenship. The bill to modernise citizenship law was…
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A new law will make naturalisation easier from April
Members of the German Bundestag have made it easier to obtain German citizenship. The bill to modernise citizenship law was…
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Eight wishes for daycare places in Tübingen
The city of Tübingen is changing the procedure for allocating places in daycare centres. Parents can specify a maximum of…
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Film screening with discussion: “Being a Refugee”
On Tuesday, February 6, the district of Tübingen invites you to a film screening. At 7.30 pm, the documentary “Being…
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Nationwide warning strike in public transport
The trade union Verdi has announced a nationwide warning strike in local public transport for Friday. In some cities in…
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About the millennia-old musical tradition of the Arabic oud
By Sameer Ibrahim The oud is a short-necked lute that is considered one of the most important musical instruments in…
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SoTü job festival provides information about social professions
The SoTü job festival in Tübingen offers information on careers in education and nursing. The event kicks off on 2…
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Why foreign skilled workers often leave Germany again
A recently published study by the Institute for Applied Economic Research (IAW) in Tübingen and the SOKO Institute in Bielefeld…
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Why foreign skilled workers often leave Germany again
A recently published study by the Institute for Applied Economic Research (IAW) in Tübingen and the SOKO Institute in Bielefeld…
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27 January is Holocaust Remembrance Day
In the German culture of remembrance, there are two dates on which politicians, the media, volunteers and many people remember…
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Particularly vulnerable: queer refugees in the district of Tübingen
By Ute Kaiser The very first time they meet, they make a statement: The rainbow flag is stuck to the…
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Rally against the shift to the right
Another demonstration for democracy and against the danger of a shift to the right is to take place in Tübingen.…
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Six days of railway strike
Due to a railway strike, many trains will not run for six days from Wednesday. This was announced by the…
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The German passport is safe
Anyone who has been naturalised in Germany and holds a German passport can no longer be deported. This is stated…
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The German passport is safe
Anyone who has been naturalised in Germany and holds a German passport can no longer be deported. This is stated…
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Jury chooses “remigration” as the Unword 2023
By Ute Kaiser “Remigration” means return migration. In migration research, it is mainly used to describe voluntary return. However, it…
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Tübingen citizens’ office closed for two days
The first floor of Tübingen’s Bürgerbüro Stadtmitte is being remodeled. The building will therefore be closed on Tuesday, January 23…
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It could be very icy on Wednesday
The German Weather Service (DWD) is warning of possible major hazards tomorrow, Wednesday, January 17, due to exceptionally icy conditions.…
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Forgotten your ticket? That costs money!
The monthly ticket is lying on the dresser at home, but the ticket inspector on the bus wants to see…
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Must or can: Starting school in Baden-Württemberg
Starting school is an important turning point in life for parents and children. The following rules are set out in…