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Ukrainian mobile phone service in the EU at no extra cost
From 1 January 2026, Ukrainians will be able to use their mobile phones in European Union member states without incurring additional roaming charges. Ukraine has officially joined the European roaming zone under the…
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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…
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Deutsche Welle: News in 31 languages
Deutsche Welle (DW) publishes news from Germany and around the world on its website. An important advantage of this public…
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Also in Tübingen: discover vegan nutrition in January
The university town of Tübingen is participating in “Veganuary 2026”. Veganuary is a global campaign in which millions of people…
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Photo exhibition in Tübingen: Portraits of immigrants
The German-American Institute Tübingen (dai) is hosting a photo exhibition by renowned photographer Mark Tuschman until 25 April, featuring black-and-white…
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67 Journalists Killed, 503 in Prison
Journalists around the world live dangerously—especially in war zones. Between December 1, 2024, and December 1, 2025, 67 media workers…
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The best way to get a German cell phone number
In Germany, you need a German cell phone number for almost everything: banks, health insurance, job centers, schools, and landlords…
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No more nitrous oxide for children and adolescents soon
Nitrous oxide will soon be banned for children and adolescents. They will then be prohibited from buying or possessing the…
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Attending Ukrainian school online
Ukrainian schoolchildren living in Germany can continue to learn according to the Ukrainian curriculum free of charge via the “All-Ukrainian…
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Quickly to a new Wi-Fi connection
Many apartments in Germany are rented without an internet connection:Tenants move in and discover that there is no Wi-Fi. In…
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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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…
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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…
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?