Magazine
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Newcomers, rare visitors and a war
For the 2026 World Cup, which kicks off on 11 June and will be hosted by the USA, Canada and…
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When the pollen is in the air: tips for everyday life
Your nose is runny or blocked. Your eyes are red and itchy. For some allergy sufferers, the lungs react 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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Ukrainian school in Tübingen holds classes every Saturday
Every Saturday shortly after 9 a.m., Ukrainian can be heard in Uhland-Gymnasium. This is where the Ukrainian School holds its…
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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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Time change: Set clocks forward on 29 March
This coming Sunday, 29 March 2026, Central European Summer Time (CEST) officially begins in Germany. At 2:00 am, the clock…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Get married faster in Denmark
Agencies advertise getting married in Tønder or another Danish city. Weddings in the neighbouring country involve less bureaucracy and appointments…
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Ukrainian Christmas and New Year traditions
The Ukrainian winter holidays are not only a time of festive cheer, but also a period of togetherness, warmth and…
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Syrian refugees are returning: This has consequences for Turkey
By Oula Mahfouz and Michael SeifertSyrian refugees often report that their family members and friends who fled Turkey are increasingly…
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Sport and its role in health
By Mostafa ElyasianSport is one of the most important factors in maintaining and improving health. Its effects have been investigated…
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Danger when picking berries: the fox tapeworm
People who enjoy picking berries in the forest can, in very rare cases, become infected with the fox tapeworm. The…
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Recognition counseling: relocation assistance for professionals
By Brigitte Gisel In their home countries, they were skilled workers and often earned good salaries. Then war or civil…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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The Semites
By Sameer IbrahimThere are many books and various theories about the origin of the Semites and the language they spoke.…
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The 13th of Farvardin: a traditional joke in Iran
On April 1, it is customary in many countries around the world to celebrate “April Fools’ Day” with funny jokes…
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“Sugar Festival” or Eid al-Fitr?
The festival at the end of the month of Ramadan is often called ‘Sugar Festival’ (Zuckerfest) in Germany. In Arabic…
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Nowruz: A festival of community and new beginnings
By Mostafa Elyasian This year, people in Iran, Kurdistan, Tajikistan and Afghanistan will celebrate the beginning of spring and the…
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With the nose, the hand or by bowing: greetings around the world
By Oula MahfouzGreetings are an expression of culture and can provide insights into the treatment of the body and respect…
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Ramadan Begins: What Does Fasting Mean in Islam?
By Oula Mahfouz Ramadan begins this year tomorrow, Friday, April 24, and lasts until May 23. Some Muslim countries and…
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The treasures of Syria: destroyed, looted and soon to be restored?
“Syria’s millennia-old cultural heritage has suffered immense damage as a result of the war since 2011, but there is hope…
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Crescent moons and a calendar with sweets for Lent
By Brigitte Gisel Stars are being put up in some households these days. Decorative crescent moons also suddenly appear on…
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The first temples in the world were built in southeastern Turkey
By Youssef KanjouWe don’t know when humankind first developed religious ideas and practices. Nor do we know when the first…
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Yalda night, a Persian festival
By Mostafa Elyasi Yalda Night, also known as “Night of the Chelle”, is one of the oldest and most important…
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Sednaya: The Syrian hell
By Oula Mahfouz and Youssef Kanjou Trigger warning: This text contains descriptions of physical and psychological violence. “If there had…
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Hate on the internet: Words become weapons
A young Syrian posted his joy at the fall of Assad on social media. The result: out of 635 reactions,…
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KreisBonusCard Junior: ideas for children’s birthday parties
If you are planning a birthday party for your children but don’t have enough space at home, you can rent…
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A Syrian find is the oldest alphabet in the world to date
By Youssef Kanjou Four incised clay tablets, each about four centimetres in size, could be the oldest alphabetic writing in…
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Footpaths must be passable in winter
In Germany, private individuals generally have to clear snow in winter and grit in icy conditions – most towns and…
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New prices for D-Ticket in Tübingen / residential parking will become more expensive
The Deutschland-Ticket is secured nationwide at least until 2025. In addition to the SPD and the Greens, the CDU and…
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Holodomor Memorial Day: Mass Murder by Hunger
By Yana Rudenko Every year on the fourth Saturday of November, Ukraine commemorates the victims of the Holodomor – this…
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Intercultural calendar for Germany
To mark the start of Intercultural Week, the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees has published an intercultural calendar. The…
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How a document becomes valid abroad
When people move from one country to another, they often face the problem that their documents are not readily accepted.…
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Travel documents for Afghan refugees
It is difficult for refugees from Afghanistan who do not have a valid passport to travel abroad. This is because…
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More and more people are taking integration courses
In 2023, significantly more people completed an integration course than in the previous year. According to Mediendienst Integration, the number…
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Breakfast at daycare centre cheaper for some
Some parents whose children attend a daycare centre (Kita) can save a little money every month from January 2024: Families…
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Migration brought light skin to Europe
By Michael Seifert Have people in Europe always had light skin? A young scientific discipline, paleogenetics, can provide an answer…
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Migration brought light skin to Europe
By Michael Seifert Have people in Europe always had light skin? A young scientific discipline, paleogenetics, can provide an answer…
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Fasting and “Kutia”: Christmas in Ukraine
With the changeover of the calendar from Julian to New Julian, Ukrainians celebrate Christmas on 25 December this year. Previously,…