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Further training in many professional fields
Many refugees have been working for a long time. Some would like to further their professional training. A network in the Tübingen and Reutlingen region offers many opportunities for this. They are all…
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Caught: When the police call parents
When the police take a young person to the station, in some cases they must inform the parents immediately. In…
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AI often gives incorrect answers
Artificial intelligence (AI) can lie. For example, a chatbot recently claimed that Bashar al-Assad was still president of Syria. The…
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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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Further training in many professional fields
Many refugees have been working for a long time. Some would like to further their professional training. A network in…
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Snow clearing and gritting are mandatory
In winter, snow falls even at lower altitudes and ice can form. That is why the city of Tübingen reminds…
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Sweets from Ukraine at the Tübingen chocolate market
The “Sharzan” from Ukraine are the bestsellers at the “Lukas” company stand. Four employees from the company based in Tübingen’s…
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Learning German despite visual impairment
By Oleksandr MaishevGermany is a country where language opens doors. It creates job opportunities, facilitates encounters and helps people become…
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Earnings limit for mini-jobs rises
From next year, mini-jobbers will be able to earn more money without having to pay taxes and most social security…
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Less money for newly arriving Ukrainians
Ukrainians who arrived in Germany after April 1, 2025, will no longer be entitled to citizen’s income, but only to…
tuenews CULTURES
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Foreign neighbours—Romans and Germanic tribes
An exhibition at the Limes Museum in Aalen sheds light on the relationship between the two cultures in the border…
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“German pastries”–A familiar taste with a foreign name
By Mostafa ElyasianAs we know, Germany is one of the most popular travel destinations worldwide, with its breathtaking nature, unique…
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Unlocking the secrets of Babylonian cuneiform with AI
By Youssef Kanjou A team of scientists from Baghdad and Munich has discovered a 3,000-year-old literary text that was previously…
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The Rain Hymn by Badr as-Sayyab—Poetry born of pain
By Sameer IbrahimThe poem ‘Anschūdat al-Maṭar’ (The Rain Hymn) is considered one of the most important works of modern Arabic…
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Migration in the Stone Age – Farmers meet hunters and gatherers in the region around Tübingen
By Bernhard Kirschner Around 7,500 years ago, the first farmers from the Middle East and Anatolia migrated via southeastern Europe…
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From reverence to contempt – the donkey in different cultures
By Sameer Ibrahim, Oula Mahfouz, and Michael Seifert The number of donkeys worldwide is estimated at 50 million, most of…
tuenews DAILY LIFE
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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…
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 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?
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?