Features
Zeitgeist
The EXB news briefing: August 15, 2019
In the German papers this week: Berlin among most surveilled cities, trash-collecting tours, Ora 35 closes, opening hours for Görli, new Panda Kinder and more... Read more
Aug 15, 2019
The dry wave
From Drynuary to sober raves, Berliners are swearing off alcohol. Rachel Glassberg investigates the growing trend. Read more
Aug 9, 2019
The EXB news briefing: August 8, 2019
In the German papers this week: Berlin cops and gender diversity, the Greens propose Touri-tickets, a bike path goes down the drain and Neukölln fights its dirty problem... Read more
Aug 8, 2019
Politics
Konrad Werner eyes the EU election
May 26 is this upcoming Sunday and that means EU Parliament elections across the continent. Should you even give a toss? Yes, you should. And Konrad explains why and what you need to know. Read more
May 20, 2019
Assange's Arrest: the legal lowdown
What are the charges against the Wikileaks founder and why are they a threat to Press Freedom? Human right attorneys Ben Wizner and Jameel Jaffer gave this sober analysis of the legal ins and outs on Just Security last Thursday. Read more
Apr 13, 2019
Bad breath: The problem with Berliner Luft
Berlin's air stinks: Contrary to popular belief, it's one of the most polluted among EU capitals. As the city government is unveiling a new plan of action, we look into what’s been done to tackle the actual problem: cars! Read more
Apr 2, 2019
Breaking news: Berlin to go car-free by 2030!
Berlin's new Senator for Environment, Traffic and Climate Protection Regine Günther announced a radical new measure: Berlin is to become the first car-free European capital by 2030. Read more
Apr 1, 2019
