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“I am a political creature” Diana El Jeiroudi on her documentary of Syrian exile, Republic of Silence
Director Diana El Jeiroudi on music, literature, and how emotional connection helped her intimate documentary of Syrian […]
Ukraine war
Why didn’t Syrian refugees get the same welcome?
Today’s refugees from Ukraine have received an outstanding reception – why didn’t those fleeing Syria get the […]
Politics
Gay capital: The queer asylum seekers who call Berlin home
We meet two Syrians at the centre of Berlin’s Arab queer scene, a hotspot for LGBTQ asylum […]
Politics
Arabs in exile: How Berlin became a new cultural hub
A decade after the Arab Spring, Berlin has become the city of choice for a new generation […]
Food
When food gets Syrious
Two restaurants promote integration and gourmet Levantine cuisine at the same time, with mixed results.
Politics
The Syrians of Sonnenallee
Neukölln’s “Arab street” has become a destination for the Syrian community – and a potential goldmine for […]
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