Refugees on EU’s doorstep

Refugees on EU’s doorstep

Thousands of refugees, yearning for a better life in Europe, are now flocking to the Spanish exclave of Ceuta on the North African coast. Yet, with limited entry permitted to mainland Europe, most are finding themselves stuck in Spanish territory. Despite the...
Berlin’s Cold Bus: Helping the homeless

Berlin’s Cold Bus: Helping the homeless

In Berlin, every winter takes a toll on the lives of many people experiencing homelessness. The extreme cold, lack of shelter, and a host of other factors make it extremely difficult for them to survive. But one woman, Kathy Kaiser, is fighting to change that. She...
Targeted by the Stasi: revisiting the past

Targeted by the Stasi: revisiting the past

For Silke Orphal and Ilona Seeber, the decision to apply for exit visas from the German Democratic Republic (GDR) was scandalous. They were accused of treachery and shunned by their colleagues at Neues Deutschland, the official newspaper of the Socialist Unity Party....
China’s helping hand in Laos

China’s helping hand in Laos

Nestled in Southeast Asia, Laos is a small country that has experienced poverty and political struggles. With the increasing support from its neighbor, China, the country has a chance to develop – but at what cost? Enter Laos: Falling into the Debt Trap?, an...