Berlin’s airport debate: an overview

Apr 11, 2012 in Zeitgeist

No-fly zone!

When it comes to the new international airport (BER) set to open in June, the Berlin government is putting commercial interests above those of its citizenry. Not, however, without a struggle.

Apr 11, 2012 by Anne Lena Mösken in Zeitgeist (2 Comments)

Don't mention the G-word

Death camps, mass executions, starvation and eugenics are all part of the lexicon of horror associated with Germany’s past. But few know they date back to German colonial rule in Namibia, 40 years prior to Auschwitz.

Nov 23, 2011 by Ruth Schneider in Features (3 Comments)

From Prenzlauer Berg to the gulag

Last April, Alexander Egay became one of tens of thousands of businesspeople imprisoned in Russia on fabricated charges. His wife is now struggling, caught between Berlin and Moscow.

Nov 9, 2011 by Ruth Schneider in Features (2 Comments)

Photo by Piotr Drabik (DrabikPany; Flickr CC)

Konrad Werner: Only the corrupt separate sport and politics

Whenever a fat, powerful man says we should "keep sport and politics apart," something stinks of corruption and fascism.

May 4, 2012 by Konrad Werner in The Berlin Blog (2 Comments)

Photo by joelk75 (Flickr CC)

Konrad Werner: One oily wanker

This week, Konrad makes a sober and fair assessment of the case of Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg.

Nov 25, 2011 by Konrad Werner in The Berlin Blog

Photo courtesy of the World Economic Forum

Konrad Werner: Long live King Vlad

Konrad says that the main problem with monarchy is that it leaves some very mental people with too much time on their hands.

Oct 7, 2011 by Konrad Werner in The Berlin Blog (1 Comments)

Democrats Abroad Global Primary

In coordination with groups around the planet, this Sat, May 5 at Amerika Haus in Charlottenburg the Democrats Abroad Berlin chapter is holding a “Global Primary” event. Stick with or stick it to Barack Obama!

May 2, 2012 by Seymour Gris in Zeitgeist (3 Comments)