Berlin turns to the Left

Elif Eralp is set to be the city’s first governing mayor from the Left Party and the first to have Turkish ancestry.

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New war doesn’t look like the old war

Germany accuses Russia of the attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport and more.

Sep 11

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August 2026

Deepfakes, lies + politics

It’s the return of the Weekly Wrap

Aug 31

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Snapshots from Dublin

In which I learn the city is more than just pubs and pints.

Aug 21

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Scan This Blog, I Don't Mind

On Substack adding Pangram to let readers 'detect' AI-generated text

Aug 3

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July 2026

Going to Extremes

Staying cool on a swiftly heating planet

Jul 6

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June 2026

How Berlin Jumped the Line

The Greater Berlin Act of 1920 made the Prussian capital the world's third largest city overnight.

Jun 10

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May 2026

Germany's Venice Obsession

Multiple cities and towns have a district designated 'Little Venice' or 'New Venice' - Berlin has two.

May 18

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An Uphill Climb

The push to reduce car traffic in central Berlin reaches a critical moment.

May 1

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April 2026

Our Getaway to Gdańsk

We'll return again and again to this gem on the Baltic coast

Apr 17

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The Paper Chase

Making our presence in Germany more permanent

Apr 1

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March 2026

I Went to Touch Grass

Grabbing those rare rays of sunlight while they last

Mar 15

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