30. October 2025

cultures B2

  • Children and fasting

    “I want to fast like my family until I learn patience,” said Sara, an 11-year-old, in a video from 2017.…

  • Stepping on agricultural land is forbidden

    In Baden-Württemberg, agricultural land may not be stepped on during the period of use. This prohibition applies to fields between…

  • Do not leave litter in the open

    Anyone who steps into the open countryside in Baden-Württemberg has to pick up and remove their waste and the droppings…

  • Online access to books and films in Tübingen

    The Tübingen city library is expected to open again on May 6th, according to a press release from the city…

  • Rottenburger library open for book-borrowing

    The Rottenburger Stadtbibliothek has opened again to a limited extent. Books can be borrowed on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from…

  • Corona experiences of a food vendor

    Mohammad has been training as a salesman in a grocery shop in Tübingen for the last three years. He believes…

  • Risk of forest fires

    The risk of forest fires is now increasing significantly in Baden-Württemberg. The German Weather Service (DWD) warned about the said…

  • 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.…

  • Shopping with a mask – an experiment

    An increasing number of people are starting to wear a mask over their mouth and nose. How does it feel…

  • How do we spend Easter during Corona?

    It is a particularly difficult time for all of us. We must spend the Easter holidays without friends, visiting acquaintances…

  • Easter in the shared apartment

    I usually spend the Easter weekend with friends at a music festival. On Easter Monday, I take the first train…

  • Iranian authorities interrogate journalists

    Journalists in Iran who oppose the Government’s official statements on Corona live dangerously. The organization “Reporter ohne Grenzen” (Reporters Without…

  • Easter eggs from Easter bunnies?

    How is an Easter bunny supposed to lay eggs? Why isn’t there an Easter chicken instead? In any case, Easter…

  • Creative Times

    The city museum has invited all children if Tübingen to be creative. They can paint, do handicrafts, take photographs or…

  • Shops closed over Easter

    The supermarkets and discounters in Baden-Württemberg are closed on Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday. The state government had…

  • E-Learning in times of Corona

    What is E-Learning? Basically, the term E-learning (electronic learning) covers all forms of electronically supported learning. During the Corona crisis…

  • Tips against stress in Corona times

    Our lives are being altered by Corona. Many people have varying levels of fear of the virus. The situation with…

  • Scholarships for students

    Are you exceptionally good in your studies and get good grades? There are 13 organisations in Germany that support high-performing…

  • Easter in Germany

    Easter is the most sacred festival in Christianity. It is closely connected with Christmas, which however has more significance for…

  • Lively city

    The newly created online portal “tueshop.de” offers a joint online shop in which you can buy products from various Tübingen…

  • Tübingen – I miss you, but I’m staying home

    Today, after a long time and with a lot of longing, I visited Tübingen because of an important appointment. My…

  • International Children’s Book Day

    2nd of April is the annual International Children’s Book Day. The aim is to awaken a desire to read and…

  • Bookseller carrying out deliveries himself

    Hermann Arndt-Riethmüller, a bookstore owner from Tübingen, delivered books to his customers personally on Saturday, 28 March. Many bookstores are…

  • Start of Daylight saving time

    Coming Sunday, 29.03.2020, the time will be changed in Germany. At 2 a.m. at night the time will be moved…

  • Sport in the time of Corona

    Due to the Corona crisis, many sporting activities can no longer be continued. Swimming pools, fitness studios and sports clubs…

  • Learn German online for free

    The language courses in most language schools have been cancelled until after Easter. If you want, you can still continue…

  • Solidarity in difficult times

    By Hakan Demir We have been reading the news about the Corona virus for days. Right from the start, we…

  • A taste of home

    Theatre A taste of home By Reem Al Sagheer   “Home is where you have your Kartoffelsalat”: The theme of…

  • Fishing in Germany By Sameer Ibrahim

    What is needed to fish in Germany? – Anyone who would like to fish in Germany usually needs a fishing…