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Tightening Through New Europe-Wide Asylum Law
On 12 June 2026, the Common European Asylum System (CEAS) came into force. It brings uniform rules across Europe, but also stricter regulations for asylum seekers in Germany.The new system is intended to…
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New accommodation for 750 refugees in Tübingen
The state of Baden-Württemberg is planning a new asylum accommodation facility for 750 refugees next to the Tübingen District Office.…
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Housing Becomes a Matter of Integration
Finding a place to live is difficult for many people in Germany. For immigrants and their descendants, however, the housing…
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More Apartments for Follow-Up Housing for Refugees
The number of refugees arriving in the Tübingen district is declining. As a result, the District Office can transfer one-third…
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DataCheck Connect: Help for Ukrainians in Germany
The online platform DataCheck Connect has launched in Germany. It is designed for Ukrainians and helps them find verified medical,…
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Language Lab at the Hölderlin Tower: Interactive Poetry
At the Hölderlin Tower in Tübingen, literature becomes interactive. In one of the museum’s most interesting areas, the Language Lab,…
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Oak Processionary Moth: Keep Your Distance
The oak processionary moth is active again in Baden-Württemberg. According to the Baden-Württemberg Forest Research Institute (FVA), the caterpillars are…
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Smoking Ban Expanded in Baden-Württemberg
On June 1, 2026, a new law protecting non-smokers went into effect in Baden-Württemberg. Smoking is no longer permitted in…
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Employment reference: What rights employees have
An employment reference can be important when applying for a new job. It shows what duties a person performed at…
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Fewer asylum seekers granted protection in Europe
In 2025, European Union countries granted protection status to just over 360,000 asylum seekers. According to Eurostat, the European statistics…
tuenews CULTURES
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Language Lab at the Hölderlin Tower: Interactive Poetry
At the Hölderlin Tower in Tübingen, literature becomes interactive. In one of the museum’s most interesting areas, the Language Lab,…
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Skull worship and ancestor veneration in the Middle East and other cultures
Traces of religious beliefs can already be found in the oldest archaeological finds from prehistoric times, particularly in those relating…
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“Seen in a Different Light”: Art Through the Lens
The Tübingen district offers plenty of photo opportunities―from the banks of the Neckar in Tübingen to the Wurmlinger Chapel and…
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The Development of Violence (2): How It Came to Europe
Most archaeologists who study the prehistoric periods of human history in Europe now assume that there was no inter-group violence…
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Easter in Ukraine: Traditions and Significance
Easter in Ukraine has its own traditions. This festival is one of the most important events in the religious calendar.…
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Fasting in ancient cultures—a journey back in time to its origins
Fasting is a very ancient phenomenon that was known in numerous civilisations as a religious and social ritual. The motives…
tuenews DAILY LIFE
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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…
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Ukrainian school in Tübingen holds classes every Saturday
Every Saturday shortly after 9 a.m., Ukrainian can be heard in Uhland-Gymnasium. This is where the Ukrainian School holds its…
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Easter in Ukraine: Traditions and Significance
Easter in Ukraine has its own traditions. This festival is one of the most important events in the religious calendar.…
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Time change: Set clocks forward on 29 March
This coming Sunday, 29 March 2026, Central European Summer Time (CEST) officially begins in Germany. At 2:00 am, the clock…
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?