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Germany relies on migrants in shortage occupations
People with a migration background are very often found in many shortage occupations (occupations with a shortage of workers). They account for a significantly higher proportion of these occupations than in the economy…
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Recognition of higher education qualifications in Germany
Anyone who has studied at a foreign university and wants to come to Germany to work often has to have…
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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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Career orientation as a federal volunteer (Bufdi)
Anyone who wants to integrate into German society and gain career orientation can do so through the Federal Volunteer Service…
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Roaming in the EU does not apply everywhere: where you should be careful
Within the EU, the principle of “roam like at home” applies: this means that there are no additional roaming charges…
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Funding for the Welcome Center Neckar-Alb
The Welcome Center Neckar-Alb of the Reutlingen Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK) will continue its work. It serves as…
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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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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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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…
tuenews CULTURES
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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.…
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Neanderthals and us: a story of extinction and survival
Neanderthals are the human species closest to our own, Homo sapiens, or “modern humans” as anthropologists call us. They lived…
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The art of Afghanistan’s last glassblowers
Afghanistan’s last glassblowers work in a narrow alleyway in the old town of Herat. It is nothing short of a…
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From the Ukrainian “Shchedryk” to “Coral of the Bells”
The melody of “Shchedryk” is known throughout the world as “Coral of the Bells”. But outside Ukraine, few people know…
tuenews DAILY LIFE
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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…
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?