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Creative together: Intercultural sewing workshop
Women from different countries and cultures meet at the Intercultural Sewing Workshop in Tübingen to sew together, exchange ideas, and be creative.Beginners are also welcome. Sewing machines, fabrics, and instructions are provided. Participation…
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Vacant apprenticeship positions in the Reutlingen and Tübingen districts
The apprenticeship year has begun. Nevertheless, young people can still find a company to train with. In the Reutlingen Employment…
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Influenza and Covid-19: New vaccination season has begun
Those who wish to reduce their risk of contracting influenza and other infectious diseases can now get vaccinated free of…
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Information about the German school system
How does the school system in Germany work? This question is the focus of an information evening for parents with…
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More trains to the Polish and Ukrainian borders
Deutsche Bahn (DB) and the Polish company PKP Intercity are significantly expanding long-distance rail services between Germany and Poland when…
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Back on schedule through the Ammer Valley
Since Monday, 6 October, the Ammertalbahn railway has been running every half hour between Herrenberg and Tübingen again. The intermediate…
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Be careful when selling your car
If you want to sell your car to private individuals, there are a few things you need to bear in…
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Two contrasting trips to Syria – Kamila’s experiences
By Michael Seifert Kamila Alali worked with tuenews INTERNATIONAL in its early years and, together with an Afghan colleague, organized…
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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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Additional millions for integration courses
The Federal Ministry of Finance had earmarked around €763 million for integration courses in 2025. This was met with criticism.…
tuenews CULTURES
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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…
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Aleppo Museum Entrance: Witness to Ancient Cultures and Modern Destruction
By Youssef Kanjou One of the most important architectural and cultural monuments of ancient Syrian civilization is the entrance to…
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Rescuing archaeological sites in Syria with the help of drones
By Bernhard Kirschner Youssef Kanjou is committed to rescuing archaeological sites in Syria. The former director of the National Museum…
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The new Syrian emblem: the eagle and its history
By Oula Mahfouz On July 5, 2025, Syria unveiled its new official coat of arms, which features the state emblem…
tuenews DAILY LIFE
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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…
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?