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More Ukrainians working in Germany
The proportion of refugees from Ukraine among all employees in Germany has tripled in two years: from 0.2 percent in 2022 to 0.6 percent at the end of 2024. That corresponds to around…
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Parcel notifications from DHL now available in 13 languages
The parcel service DHL now offers its parcel notifications in 13 languages. The email that informs DHL customers about the…
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What trade unions do
Trade unions are important organisations in Germany that campaign for the rights and interests of employees. Their goal: good wages,…
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Apply for social assistance in Tübingen online
Anyone wishing to apply for social assistance in Tübingen can now do so digitally around the clock. An application form…
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Taking action against extreme hate speech
Many people are annoyed by right-wing extremist or racist comments in chats, clubs, at work or on buildings. Anyone who…
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Funding opportunities for German courses for university studies
The German language is the key to studying and professional success in Germany. That is why universities and authorities in…
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Housing eligibility certificate: The path to subsidized social housing
In Baden-Württemberg, people with low incomes may be entitled to so-called social housing, which is subsidized by the state. To…
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Naturalisation after five years at the earliest
The so-called turbo naturalisation after three years is being abolished again. A majority in the Bundestag has now voted in…
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Set your clock back on Sunday
This coming Sunday, 26 October 2025, Central European Summer Time (CEST), which officially applies throughout Europe, will be changed to…
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More and more patent applications from immigrants
More and more patents in Germany are being filed by people with foreign roots. This is shown by figures from…
tuenews CULTURES
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“German pastries”–A familiar taste with a foreign name
By Mostafa ElyasianAs we know, Germany is one of the most popular travel destinations worldwide, with its breathtaking nature, unique…
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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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Unlocking the secrets of Babylonian cuneiform with AI
By Youssef Kanjou A team of scientists from Baghdad and Munich has discovered a 3,000-year-old literary text that was previously…
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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…
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?