Community | Commitment A8
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Continue learning German after the integration course
If you want to improve your German, you can take advantage of free offers in the district of Tübingen: The…
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A blogging bus driver from Ukraine
Influencer, bus driver and former manager of a casino chain in Ukraine—Wolodymyr Dadakov combines these unusual roles. He works for…
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Information for refugees in Härten
Refugees have many questions and first need to find their bearings in their new surroundings. The new website of the…
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Discrimination by public authorities: How to defend yourself
Anyone who feels they have been treated in a derogatory manner at a job center or other public authority can…
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How animals “speak” in different countries
A dog always says “woof woof”, right? Animals sound the same all over the world. But do their sounds sound…
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Heavy criticism of decision on integration courses
For financial reasons, voluntary integration courses will no longer be available for an indefinite period. This announcement by the Federal…
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State elections: young people with a migrant background
The Baden-Württemberg State Agency for Civic Education is providing young people with a “light thread” about the 2026 state elections.…
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Ukraine: Residence permit extended until 2027
The residence permit for Ukrainians who fled the war will be automatically extended until March 4, 2027, according to an…
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Ramadan begins on 19 February in 2026
This year, the fasting month of Ramadan begins on Thursday, 19 February and ends on 20 March. For many Muslims…
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Four years of war in Ukraine: films and lectures
Four years ago, Russia launched its war of aggression against Ukraine. To mark this occasion, several events and activities are…
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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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Safe countries of origin
Kosovo, Bangladesh, Colombia, Egypt, India, Morocco, and Tunisia will be considered safe countries of origin in the EU in the…
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EU: Revolutionary Guards are a terrorist organisation
Iranian opposition figures had been calling for this for years – now it has happened: the European Union (EU) has…
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Decision-making aid for the state election
Twenty-one parties are running in the state election in Baden-Württemberg on 8 March 2026. Which party matches my convictions? You…
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Ukraine: New rules for multiple citizenship
On January 16 this year, the Ukrainian government established new rules for acquiring, retaining, and losing citizenship. Law No. 4502-IX…
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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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Preventing corruption with compliance rules
Slip the local law enforcement officer five euros to get him to withdraw the parking ticket? Or hand the teacher…
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Useful German for older immigrants
Everyday topics are the focus of a free German course for immigrants of retirement age. It begins on Wednesday, 4…
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State election: What to bear in mind when voting by post
Anyone who is not at home, is ill or is unable to go to their polling station for other reasons…
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State elections in Baden-Württemberg
State elections will be held in Baden-Württemberg on 8 March. German citizens aged 16 and over are eligible to vote.…
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Military registration: no exceptions for dual nationals
A few days after their 18th birthday, young people receive a letter from the British Armed Forces. It contains the…
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Iran: “The regime is killing its own people”
Iran expert Raha Bahreini from the human rights organisation Amnesty International criticises the “massive, unlawful killings to wipe out any…
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Eating lunch together and meeting people
Enjoy a free lunch and chat with other people: this is possible at three Vesperkirchen in the district of Tübingen.…
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Between joy and fear: the first visit to northern Syria in eleven years
In August 2025, tuenews employee Lobna Alhindi travelled to Syria. For the first time since fleeing eleven years ago, she…
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Help for the Injured in Iran from Afar
Iranians with gunshot wounds or broken bones do not go to state hospitals. They have to fear being arrested there.…
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Military service questionnaire: Ignoring it could be costly
From mid-January 2026, the German Armed Forces will use a questionnaire to find out who is motivated and suitable for…
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Mass protests erupt again in Iran
The situation in Iran is becoming increasingly tense. Since the end of 2025, people have been demonstrating against their dire…
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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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67 Journalists Killed, 503 in Prison
Journalists around the world live dangerously—especially in war zones. Between December 1, 2024, and December 1, 2025, 67 media workers…
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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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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…
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Naturalized citizens too: conscription for the German Armed Forces at age 18
Starting next year, all young men with German passports aged 18 and over will have to register with the German…
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Volunteer as an author or coach at tuenews
Would you like to work as a journalist in an international team? Would you like to improve your German? And…
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10 years of tuenews INTERNATIONAL
By Wolfgang SannwaldEditorial. In 2015 and 2016, hundreds of refugees had to live together in the Tübingen district sports hall,…
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Ukraine: return only if security and reforms are in place
The willingness of Ukrainian refugees to return depends primarily on security and political stability. Without additional conditions, only around 3…
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What trade unions do
Trade unions are important organisations in Germany that campaign for the rights and interests of employees. Their goal: good wages,…
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Taking action against extreme hate speech
Many people are annoyed by right-wing extremist or racist comments in chats, clubs, at work or on buildings. Anyone who…
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Two contrasting trips to Syria – Kamila’s experiences
By Michael Seifert Kamila Alali worked with tuenews INTERNATIONAL in its early years and, together with an Afghan colleague, organized…
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Hotel becomes “Refugio” – Refugees revitalize the city center
By Michael Seifert The ‘Refugio’ in Hechingen is considered a showcase project for successful integration work with refugees, at least…
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City museum seeks stories of flight and migration
Photos of the great journey, letters and documents showing the stages of flight or emigration: the Tübingen City Museum is…
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Intercultural Week in the district of Tübingen
This year, Intercultural Week in the district of Tübingen will take place from September 20 to October 5. The diverse…
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Refugio is looking for language mediators
Refugio is a psychosocial center for traumatized refugees. The independent association cares for those affected and their families. Translation is…
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Open counseling café in Tübingen
Every Friday from 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m., there is an open counseling café at the Catholic community center St.…
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“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…
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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…
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“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…
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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…
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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…