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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 in the form of a golden eagle of the „Eastern Imperial Eagle” species.…
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Traveling to Ukraine: What to bear in mind
Refugees from Ukraine who are living in Germany under Article 24 of the Residence Act can generally travel to Ukraine…
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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…
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The railway company is looking for future electronics technicians
DB Regio is offering refugees and migrants with work permits free training to become electronics technicians in Stuttgart. However, interested…
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Many immigrant skilled workers want to leave Germany
Many well-educated migrants who are integrated into the German labor market want to leave Germany. That is the key finding…
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Information about studying in Baden-Württemberg in Russian
Baden-Württemberg has more than 70 universities offering countless fields of study. An online presentation in Russian will provide interested parties…
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Talking about issues that matter to women
Women who have recently moved to Tübingen or fled their home countries with their children have many questions—about daycare or…
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The minimum wage will increase twice by 2027
Employees can expect an increase in the statutory minimum wage. It will rise in two stages: on January 1, 2026,…
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Germany stops family reunification for many refugees
The German Bundestag has suspended family reunification for refugees with subsidiary protection for two years. The parliament is thus implementing…
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Swimming: Rules also apply in quarry ponds
You are allowed to swim in lakes – unless it is expressly forbidden. This is regulated by the Water Act…
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The Feast of Sacrifice means sharing with others
The Festival of the Sacrifice or “Eid al-Adha” is one of the most important festivals for Muslims. The festival has…
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The Semites
By Sameer IbrahimThere are many books and various theories about the origin of the Semites and the language they spoke.…
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Humanity’s cultural heritage in Syria is in danger
by Bernhard Kirschner“Humanity’s cultural heritage in Syria is in danger.” With these powerful words, the former director of the National…
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National Museum of Aleppo: Shocking reunion after twelve years
By Bernhard KirschnerYoussef Kanjou had not imagined the state of the National Museum of Aleppo to be quite so bad.…
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The Persian Gulf in History and Historical Sources
By Mostafa ElyasianThe Persian Gulf is one of the most important waterways in the world. It is located in southwest…
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The 13th of Farvardin: a traditional joke in Iran
On April 1, it is customary in many countries around the world to celebrate “April Fools’ Day” with funny jokes…
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Nowruz: A festival of community and new beginnings
By Mostafa Elyasian This year, people in Iran, Kurdistan, Tajikistan and Afghanistan will celebrate the beginning of spring and the…
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Poison Gas in Halabja: The Scent of Apples and Green Vomit
By Sameer IbrahimMarch 16, 1988 remains a traumatic date for the Kurds of northern Iraq, one that continues to haunt…
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With the nose, the hand or by bowing: greetings around the world
By Oula MahfouzGreetings are an expression of culture and can provide insights into the treatment of the body and respect…
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?