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Voluntary Integration Courses Now Available Again for Ukrainians
As of August 1, refugees from Ukraine with a residence permit, EU citizens, and German nationals are once again eligible to voluntarily participate in an integration course. According to a report by the…
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Iranians suffer half a year of war
The US and Israel launched their air strikes on Iran on February 28, 2026. They did not only target military…
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Ukrainian Photographer Exhibits in Tübingen
Photos by Ukrainian photographer Tetiana Brostovich are on display at the Tübingen City Library (Nonnengasse 19) through September 30. The…
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The State Family Pass Offers New Benefits
The State Family Pass has been available for more than 45 years. This year, it offers even more opportunities. The…
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62 € per square meter for follow-up housing
A 16-square-meter unit in the new follow-up housing facility on Sidlerstraße in Tübingen costs just under 1,000 euros, including utilities.…
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Germany Highly Regarded in Syria
In the Arab world, Germany enjoys the highest standing among European countries in Syria. This is the result of a…
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Only Partial Success for Afghan Woman
Germany may not simply withdraw its commitment to admit vulnerable Afghans to Germany across the board. Each case must always…
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UV Index: When Protection Is Needed
UV radiation cannot be seen or felt. Nevertheless, it can damage the skin and eyes and, in the long term,…
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New Costs for People with Statutory Health Insurance
The GKV Contribution Rate Stabilization Act (GKV-Beitragssatzstabilisierungsgesetz) will change the rules for people with statutory health insurance. For many of…
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The German Labor Market Needs Immigration
“Without immigration, the German economy would not function in many areas”: This is one of the findings of a study…
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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News from Ice Age Art: Delicate Bird Figurines
Tiny bird figurines carved from mammoth ivory—which, at 40,000 years old, are among the oldest figurative works of art in…
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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…
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?