On Wednesday, November 13, the Ukrainian film “Pulse” will be shown in Tübingen at 7 pm at Neckawa (formerly Freistil) in Wöhrdstraße 25. The feature film by director Serhiy Chebotarenko, which was released in cinemas in 2021, will be shown in the original language with English subtitles. Admission is free. The film is the prelude to a Ukrainian film series as part of the “Focus on Ukraine” event series, which is organized by the volunteer organization SonnenBlau together with the Institute for Eastern European History and Regional Studies and the Slavic Seminar at the University of Tübingen. The film focuses… Read More
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“The Dmitriev Case”: film and discussion in Tübingen
On Tuesday, November 12, at 7 pm, the documentary “The Dmitriev Case” will be shown at the Tübingen Kino Museum (Am Stadtgraben 2). The film will be shown in Russian with English subtitles. It will be followed by a panel discussion. Admission is free. In the film, a historian from Petrozavodsk sheds light on Stalin’s victims and pays for the truth with his freedom. In the forests of Karelia, against the will of the Russian authorities, Yuri Dmitriev finds mass graves containing thousands of victims of Stalin’s terror, including many Ukrainians and Poles. One day he is arrested and sentenced… Read More
Learning German for entry into the world of work
Professional language courses in German are offered to people with a migration background who can improve their chances on the labour market by taking them. The courses teach German language skills that are needed in the professional world. You learn the vocabulary, idioms and grammar needed to communicate in the workplace. You also practise writing professional e-mails and letters or understanding texts such as operating instructions. The courses also cover knowledge about job interviews, employment contracts and the specifics of the German labour market. The courses are aimed at people who need a certain language level for professional recognition or… Read More
Foreign skilled workers experience bureaucracy and discrimination
In general, integration into the German labour market has been successful for skilled workers from so-called third countries, i.e. countries outside the EU. However, they still face major bureaucratic obstacles, and the immigrant workers also complain of experiencing discrimination. These are the findings of a recent survey conducted by the Institute for Employment Research (IAB), the research institute of the Federal Employment Agency. Due to demographic change, labour migration from non-EU countries is becoming increasingly important. The Skilled Workers Immigration Act (FEG), which came into force in 2020, aimed to facilitate the immigration of workers from third countries. In… Read More
The bandura: an instrument of Ukrainian identity
By Yana Rudenko The Ukrainian bandura is a lute-like instrument with up to 65 strings, including up to eight melody strings and many accompanying strings. It resembles both a lute and a zither and is therefore also called the ‘Ukrainian lute zither’. The bandura is played with both hands and combines the playing styles of both plucked instruments. The historical development of the bandura also reflects the history of the Ukrainian nation, which goes back many centuries. Originally, the bandura was played by blind minstrels who travelled from village to village singing epic ballads and historical songs. The instrument was… Read More
D-Jugend-Ticket will cost more in 2025
The Deutschland-Ticket for young people in Baden-Württemberg is to become nine euros more expensive. From 1 January 2025, it will cost 39.42 euros per month. The price will also rise for the Deutschland-Ticket—from 49 to 58 euros. This was announced by the state government. As before, young people will be able to use the ticket to travel on local public transport throughout the country. Baden-Württemberg’s Transport Minister Winfried Hermann (Greens) sees the offer for young people as ‘a contribution to climate protection’. Joachim Walter (CDU), Tübingen District Administrator and President of the Baden-Württemberg District Association, praised the ticket as ‘an… Read More
Admission to grammar school only after ‘Kompass 4’ test
Before switching to grammar school in Baden-Württemberg, there is a test to pass. In the 2024/2025 school year, fourth-graders will have to prove their knowledge in the ‘Kompass 4’ test. The test is designed to assess the level of achievement in German and mathematics in grade 4, as well as ‘interdisciplinary skills’. As the Institute for Educational Analysis (IBBW) further reports, the exam is intended, among other things, to ‘support teachers in their recommendations and parents/guardians in their decisions regarding the type of secondary school’. The class conference’s overall pedagogical assessment and the results of the ‘Kompass 4’ skills assessment… Read More
Containers for 90 refugees in Tübingen
The city of Tübingen is setting up containers to house refugees for the first time. This was decided unanimously by the Tübingen municipal council at the end of October. Next spring, 90 refugees are to move into individual containers in Sidlerstrasse. There are plans for 72 units of 18 square meters each, which will be grouped together in a three-storey complex. Individuals, couples or families can live there. Each container has its own bathroom and kitchenette. There are also parking spaces for baby carriages, a washing machine room and a room for the janitor. The containers should be ready for… Read More
Tübingen Tafel seeks drivers
The Tübingen Tafel urgently needs more drivers and co-drivers to transport food. The groceries are brought to the Tafel in vans from supermarkets, bakeries and farms. The Tübingen Tafel is looking for people with and without a driving license who are willing to help out once a week, usually for four to five hours in the morning, according to a press release. They will be trained in food hygiene and occupational safety and are insured for this work. Anyone interested should call 0172 / 7384979 or send an e-mail to fahrdienst@tuebingertafel.de Further information is available on the homepage: www.tuebingertafel.de. tun24102201… Read More
Transporters and power stations for Kremenchuk
Another aid delivery from Tübingen has arrived in Kremenchuk. Representatives of the university town have handed over a VW van filled with aid supplies from the municipal utility company, as the town reports on its homepage. Tübingen has been an official solidarity partner city of the Ukrainian municipality since May of this year (see tun24051406). The vehicle will be used to maintain the city’s infrastructure. Kremenchuk also received twelve power stations – large-capacity batteries – to supply shelters with electricity and thus provide light and charging facilities for cell phones. Due to the constant Russian attacks, the power goes out… Read More