Noah Gordon

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Google is coming to Berlin Kreuzberg and locals are far from happy. Here's why

If you take a walk around Kreuzberg these days you might think Google is about to buy up the whole neighbourhood. In fact ten people tops will be employed here by the tech giant. So what is the fuss about?

Football

World Cup 2018: A casual fan's guide to the German team

Even if you’re not a big football fan, you may find yourself watching a lot of the World Cup - especially when the German team is playing. Here’s our guide to Germany’s sporting heroes.

Politics

Open borders for all? The debate dividing Germany’s Die Linke

Germany’s Die Linke (The Left party) has traditionally supported open borders. Some members think that position is driving voters away - while others accuse them of betraying the party’s roots.

Palestine

ANALYSIS: How will the killings in Gaza affect German-Israeli relations?

The world reacted with horror to violence on Israel's border. The Local asked experts about the impact it could have on the close relationship between Berlin and Tel Aviv.