Politics
The Agnès Varda of Hungary: Márta Mészáros
At almost 90, she's got a brain still buzzing with daring film projects and strong opinions. We spoke with the cult Hungarian director Márta Mészáros on being the first woman to win the Golden Bear, the war between the sexes, and more... Read more
Rosa, well remembered?
Every Berliner knows her name, but many are ignorant of who Rosa Luxemburg really was, and there are many misconceptions about her life and ideas. We spoke to historian Jörn Schütrumpf to set the record straight. Read more
OUT NOW! Our JANUARY issue!
Rosa Lux reloaded! 100 years after Rosa Luxemburg's death, Exberliner rediscovers the vibrant woman and prophetic thinker behind the revolutionary Berlin icon, and what makes her inspiring for generations of women today. Out now! Read more
The EXB news briefing: November 29, 2018
In the German papers this week: Vexing and perplexing news stories from Berlin and beyond... Read more
The EXB news briefing: November 22, 2018
In the German papers this week: Vexing and perplexing news stories from Berlin and beyond... Read more
The EXB news briefing: November 15, 2018
In the German papers this week: Vexing and perplexing news stories from Berlin and beyond... Read more
The EXB news briefing: November 1, 2018
In the German papers this week: Vexing and perplexing news stories from Berlin and beyond... Read more
The EXB news briefing: October 25, 2018
In the German papers this week: Vexing and perplexing news stories from Berlin and beyond... Read more
The EXB news briefing: October 18, 2018
In the German papers this week: Vexing and perplexing news stories from Berlin and beyond... Read more
The EXB news briefing: October 11, 2018
In the German papers this week: Vexing and perplexing news stories from Berlin and beyond... Read more
ILB Blog: The wave rolls out
The 18th International Literature Festival came to an end on last Saturday. Time to look back and reflect after 10 days. Read more
Michiel Devijver
Real news, real dramas
New plays on social and political themes distinguish the city’s theater offerings this month. Read more
Pop-Kultur 2018: Popping off!
It's that time of year again! The 4th Pop-Kultur, Berlin's state-sponsored showcase indie showcase for fan, performer or industry mug alike has taken over the Kulturbrauerei in Prenzlauer Berg for three days. Cameron Cook has the Day-One rundown. Read more
The heavy metal MP
INTERVIEW: In "Metal Politics Taiwan" Marco Wilms charts a year in the life of metal musician turned politician Freddy Lim as he campaigns for an independent Taiwan. Catch an exclusive preview screening at Hackesche Höfe on Jul 21 at 20:00. Read more
The EXB news briefing: July 19, 2018
In the German papers this week: Vexing and perplexing news stories from Berlin and beyond... Read more
The EXB news briefing: June 7, 2018
In the German papers this week: Vexing and perplexing news stories from Berlin and beyond... Read more
The EXB news briefing: May 24, 2018
In the German papers this week: Vexing and perplexing news stories from Berlin and beyond... Read more
Taking Cambridge to court: David Carroll
INTERVIEW! Give me back my data! American media design professor Carroll always suspected Cambridge Analytica of using private data for political manipulation – and he's taking them to court for it. He speaks at DNL's "Hate News" on May 25. Read more
Berlin's Romani rabble-rouser
Performer, activist, troublemaker; proud Roma and father Hamze Bytyçi is arguably one of the most recognisable and personable faces of Berlin’s Roma community, and is inviting all Berliners to “come out” in celebration of International Roma Day. Read more
The anti-Google alliance
In the fight against the tech giant’s planned move to Kreuzberg, local anti-gentrification activists and expat anti-surveillance hacktivists have found a common enemy. Read more