Community | Commitment A8
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Kremenchuk honoured Tübingen’s mayor online
Kremenchuk has honoured Tübingen’s mayor, Boris Palmer, for his services to the Ukrainian twin town. The local council had unanimously…
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An “Anatolian Swabian” is the Minister-President
Baden-Württemberg is unique. It is the first federal state to have a Minister-President with a migrant background: Cem Özdemir. The…
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New pathways to employment for women
Women from other countries find it particularly difficult to find work in Germany. The “ChAI” project – Challenge Arbeitsmarktintegration International…
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tuenews INTERNATIONAL: Visitors Follow Us to the New Domain
tuenews INTERNATIONAL has many distribution channels. The homepage is central to this. From 2019 until September 2026, its web address…
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“Together is better than alone” at Café Miteinander
The social initiative “Café Miteinander” is taking place under the title “Together is better than alone”. It is open to…
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First “Unity Hub” in Berlin for People from Ukraine
The first “Unity Hub” for Ukrainians has been in operation in Berlin since mid-April 2026. According to the Federal Ministry…
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Family Day in Tübingen
On 26 April 2026, Tübingen will once again host a Family Day. As part of the large-scale city-wide game featuring…
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Free Exercise Program at the Old Botanical Garden
People aged 50 and older can once again exercise together for free twice a week during the warmer months. “Staying…
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“Seen in a Different Light”: Art Through the Lens
The Tübingen district offers plenty of photo opportunities―from the banks of the Neckar in Tübingen to the Wurmlinger Chapel and…
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Easter in Ukraine: Traditions and Significance
Easter in Ukraine has its own traditions. This festival is one of the most important events in the religious calendar.…
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Used Clothing Containers Still Available in the Tübingen District
In the Tübingen District, it is still possible to dispose of used clothing via containers. The District Administration has entered…
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Aid shipment to Kremenchuk
As part of its solidarity partnership with the Ukrainian city of Kremenchuk, the university town of Tübingen has donated a…
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SWR News Online in Easy-to-Read Language
The public broadcaster Südwestrundfunk (SWR) now offers selected news stories from Baden-Württemberg online in easy-to-read language. The news is now…
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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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International Weeks: Diverse Action Against Racism
“100 Percent Human Dignity. Together Against Racism and Right-Wing Extremism”: This is the theme of the 2026 International Weeks Against…
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War exacerbates population decline in Ukraine
Russia’s war of aggression has significantly accelerated the population decline in Ukraine. According to data from the Federal Agency for…
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Study: Ukrainians also discriminated against in job centers
It is not only black people who are disadvantaged in Germany. People from Eastern Europe -including Ukrainians – also experience…
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Continue learning German after the integration course
Anyone wishing to improve their German can take advantage of free courses in the Tübingen district: The “Volunteer Language Support”…
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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…