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EU puts the brakes on the influx of Ukrainian men
The Member States of the European Union have decided to extend temporary protection for people who have fled Ukraine due to the war by a further year, until 4 March 2028. However, this…
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Here you can find used items for free or at low prices
Every year, around 120 million metric tons of clothing are thrown away worldwide. It doesn’t have to be that way.…
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Tübingen Closes Most Barbecue Areas
Every summer, fields and forests catch fire—sometimes due to barbecuing. To prevent this, Tübingen has closed most barbecue areas within…
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Exciting Stories for Kids Under the Trees
“Our World Is Colorful”: That’s the theme of this year’s storytime series for children in Tübingen. It begins on Thursday,…
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EU Bans Destruction of Unsold Clothing
Large companies in the European Union are no longer allowed to destroy unsold new clothing, accessories or footwear. The new…
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Vacation: Job Center Appointments Take Priority
Anyone who works is entitled to paid vacation. Those receiving basic income support are not entitled to paid vacation; instead,…
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Take care when swimming in lakes and rivers
Swimming and splashing about are safest at outdoor swimming pools. There, lifeguards make sure that nobody goes under. What’s more,…
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Social Media: Recognising Risks and Supporting Children
Social media can become a serious burden for many young people if they lose control over their use and it…
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Returning from Non-EU Countries: Notify Customs
For example, anyone traveling to Germany from Syria should find out about the current customs regulations before departure. This can…
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Help for young people who are victims of bullying
Bullying amongst young people is a widespread social problem. According to a 2025 study by ‘Aktion Mensch’, 71 per cent…
tuenews CULTURES
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An ancient ball game in Mesoamerica
Football is regarded as the world’s most popular sport and is played by hundreds of millions of people across every…
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One of the oldest manuscripts of the Qur’an is kept in Tübingen
The University Library of Tübingen houses one of the oldest and most important manuscripts of the Qur’an – the holy…
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The main similarities between Syrian and German heritage protection law, Part 2
The main similarities between the Syrian Heritage Protection Act and the Heritage Protection Act of the State of Baden-Württemberg can…
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A Comparison of Syrian and Baden-Württemberg Heritage Protection Legislation – Similarities and Differences, Part 1
Heritage protection laws in various countries around the world aim to protect tangible cultural heritage, safeguard it from destruction and…
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From tents to architecture
The development of buildings is an integral part of human culture. Around 17,000 years ago, the transition began from the…
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First lecture since the war: Aleppo’s archaeological treasures
tuenews INTERNATIONAL contributor Youssef Kanjou, a Syrian archaeologist and former director of the National Archaeological Museum in Aleppo, travelled to…
tuenews DAILY LIFE
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‘Integration through Borscht’: a Ukrainian-German cookbook
The answer comes instantly: ‘Borscht, of course.’ It was Lyudmila Boriak’s favourite recipe back in her native Kharkiv, and it…
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The Football World Cup reflects global migration
The German national football team’s squad for the current World Cup is more ‘international’ than ever before: of the 26…
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Tips for protecting yourself from the heat
From 15 June, temperatures are forecast to rise above 30 degrees. Prolonged exposure to heat can be harmful to your…
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Newcomers, rare visitors and a war
For the 2026 World Cup, which kicks off on 11 June and will be hosted by the USA, Canada and…
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When the pollen is in the air: tips for everyday life
Your nose is runny or blocked. Your eyes are red and itchy. For some allergy sufferers, the lungs react to…
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First “Unity Hub” in Berlin for People from Ukraine
The first “Unity Hub” for Ukrainians has been in operation in Berlin since mid-April 2026. According to the Federal Ministry…
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 State elections Baden-Württemberg
On 8 March 2026, elections to the state parliament will be held in Baden-Württemberg. Many former refugees have since become naturalised citizens and are now eligible to vote. tuenews explains how.
3 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?
4 HOME COUNTRIES
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?