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Support during the transition from school to work
The transition from school to vocational training is a sensitive phase for young people. It often determines their professional future. To make this step a success, they need not only motivation but also…
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When subletting is permitted – and when it is not
Tenants who wish to sublet a room or even their entire apartment to other people require the consent of their…
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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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Only one change: faster trains between Ukraine and Germany
Bus journeys from Ukraine to Germany often take more than 35–40 hours. This is very physically demanding for families with…
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Reliable information on health topics on the internet
Many people turn to the internet when they have questions about health. But not every source is reputable. That is…
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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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Navigating streets in Germany in your own language
People who have set their mobile phones to a foreign language and want to navigate to a German address on…
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Tübingen housing benefit office open longer
The Tübingen housing benefit office will be open longer from 1 March. The opening hours and telephone hours at Derendinger…
tuenews CULTURES
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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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Fasting in ancient cultures—a journey back in time to its origins
Fasting is a very ancient phenomenon that was known in numerous civilisations as a religious and social ritual. The motives…
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How violence developed in prehistoric times in the Near East
It is not known exactly when the first signs of violence appeared in human history. Nor can it be scientifically…
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From strangers to Tübingen residents: memories for the museum
The stories of migrants are also ripe for the museum: historian Marina Chernykh wants to learn more about the lives…
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Two unique turtle-like creatures connect Syria and Tübingen
By Youssef Kanjou and Michael SeifertAn international team of palaeontologists from Syria, Brazil and the University of Tübingen has discovered…
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Worldwide: New Year Celebrations from Antiquity to the Present
Since antiquity, New Year celebrations have been closely linked to the religious, social, political, and astronomical contexts of human societies.…
tuenews DAILY LIFE
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When subletting is permitted – and when it is not
Tenants who wish to sublet a room or even their entire apartment to other people require the consent of their…
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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…
1 Syria after Assad
The regime of Syrian ruler Bashar al Assad ended on December 8, 2024, and the country of origin of many refugees in Germany is in a state of upheaval. What impact does this have on them?
2 State elections Baden-Württemberg
On 8 March 2026, elections to the state parliament will be held in Baden-Württemberg. Many former refugees have since become naturalised citizens and are now eligible to vote. tuenews explains how.
3 Disinformation as a weapon
Shitstorms, hate comments, cyberattacks: Anonymous actors on the internet, especially on social media, are spreading disinformation at breakneck speed and in their thousands. Russia has deployed troll armies in the war against Ukraine. Who is trying to destabilize societies in Germany and Europe? How can we protect ourselves?
4 HOME COUNTRIES
Some developments in the home countries of migrants have a global impact. Which of these affect the everyday lives of refugees in Germany and how?