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The Best of Berlin in September

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 09:00:00 +0200

Exberliner, Berlin’s leading English-language magazine, in September samples exquisite American coffee, tries out a new social network for artists, nibbles on Swedish candy and tours the city in style with a re-designed Rickshaw.

The Best of Berlin in August

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 09:00:00 +0200

In August, Exberliner, Berlin’s leading English-language magazine, explores an inner-city park oasis, peruses a new cultural space and stays fit with a hola hoop.

'This is all about Assange consolidating his power'

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 09:17:00 +0200

Daniel Domscheit-Berg recently spoke with Exberliner magazine’s Dana Kikic about his intense three years at WikiLeaks, Julian Assange’s power-tripping personality and his new whistleblower platform OpenLeaks.

The best of Berlin in June

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 09:01:00 +0200

In June, Exberliner, Berlin’s leading English-language magazine, discovers a multitasking café, tries on some communistic clothing and explores a new English-language bookstore.

In bed with Ida Hattemer-Higgins

Tue, 24 May 2011 09:41:00 +0200

Ida Hattemer-Higgins is no stranger to insomnia and vivid dreams. The premise for her well-received debut novel “The History of History: A Novel of Berlin” came to her in a nightmare.

The best of Berlin's 24-hour bars

Fri, 20 May 2011 09:09:00 +0200

Despite Berlin’s reputed round-the-clock nightlife, all of the capital’s bars close at some point, right? Well, not quite. Exberliner magazine’s Jacob Heinze discovered four real 24-hour drinking joints.

Berlin braces for surges in May Day violence

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 09:32:00 +0200

The anarchist uproar following the eviction of a Berlin squat in January could mean the city faces more leftist violence than usual during this year’s May Day demonstrations. Exberliner magazine's Anne-Lena Mösken spoke to a member of the leftist scene.

The best of Berlin in April

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 17:20:00 +0200

Exberliner, Berlin’s leading English-language magazine, spends April watching some skater girl action, discovers a hip Neukölln bar, finds new ways to get pampered plus gives a run-down of the best wholesome Easter weekend fun.

The best of Berlin in March

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:51:00 +0100

Exberliner, Berlin’s leading English-language magazine, in March develops the trust of a doorman, gets bent, and finds an erotic shop for ladies.

Cartoon strip mocks Hitler and hipsters

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:32:00 +0100

Can a cartoon about Hitler be funny or is it just in bad taste? Exberliner magazine spoke with the creators of a strip poking fun at both hipsters and the most-hated man of the 20th century.

The best of Berlin in February

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 16:01:00 +0100

Exberliner, Berlin’s leading English-language magazine, in February finds feline luck, tests a new French watering hole in Mitte, and gives an automatic prayer booth a try.

Your winter of discontent: A German TV primer

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 15:05:00 +0100

In the dead of winter, Ben Knight and Jacinta Nandi delve into the wacky world of German TV for Exberliner magazine looking for enough entertainment to last until spring. Be warned: this journey gets weird fast.

The best of Berlin in January

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 08:40:00 +0100

Exberliner, Berlin’s leading English-language magazine, in January tells you where to go batty, finds the knitty gritty in Mitte, and gets cozy in Kreuzkölln.

‘I will never be German, but I am a Berliner in and out’

Sat, 01 Jan 2011 15:15:00 +0100

Gayle Tufts is arguably the most famous American performer in Germany. Exberliner magazine’s Summer Banks caught up with the Fatherland’s favourite showgirl.

Portnoy's Podcast: Getting 'local' with Exberliner's Maurice Frank

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 15:47:00 +0100

The Local is proud to present the podcast of Portnoy’s Stammtisch, our regular column about life in Germany.

The Best of Berlin in December

Tue, 07 Dec 2010 12:07:00 +0100

Exberliner, Berlin’s leading English-language magazine, in December tells you where to get your Glühwein on, hits the ice rink, and tries to be charitable for the holidays.

Being born a poster child for the Third Reich

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 17:09:00 +0100

How is it discovering you’re the product of a Nazi breeding scheme, Heinrich Himmler’s godson and the bastard child of a war criminal? Exberliner’s Titus Chalk has one man’s story.

The Best of Berlin in November

Fri, 12 Nov 2010 12:58:00 +0100

Exberliner, Berlin’s leading English-language magazine, in November visits the Adolf exhibition, gets its fill of veggie cuisine, and discovers where to get vintage rock wear.

The Best of Berlin in October

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 13:59:00 +0200

Exberliner, Berlin's leading English-language magazine, in October celebrates Haus Schwarzenberg’s 15th birthday, gets it's 15 minutes of DJing fame, and still has time for coffee and cake in Kreuzkölln.

Momus speaks: 'Berlin is potentially a very provincial city'

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 17:48:00 +0200

Following a seminar organised by Exberliner magazine as part of Berlin's Music Week, The Local's Ruth Michaelson caught up with the thinking man's musician Momus to discuss the growing influence of expats on the city's creative scene.