Raising awareness of harassment, naturalization in Germany, and a festive exhibition. Using chalk to fight harassment in the street, getting German citizenship may become easier, and an exhibition in NYC stirs the senses.If you’d like to read along, you can find the transcript for this episode here: https://bit.ly/3FofgQWWe’d love to know what you think of the series. Take our short survey here: https://bit.ly/ENG-SURVEY
Eight billion humans, a department store turns 115, and wine lovers take a bath. There are more humans than ever, glamorous shopping hasn't lost its shine for some, and Japanese wine lovers take it further than most.If you’d like to read along, you can find the transcript for this episode here: https://bit.ly/3Uydq5JWe’d love to know what you think of the series. Take our short survey here: https://bit.ly/ENG-SURVEY
Getting warm by dancing, blackout preparation, and Christmas in the retail sector. Swinging steps warm the body and mind, preparing for a blackout can put you at ease, and retailers in Germany anticipate low sales ahead of Christmas.If you’d like to read along, you can find the transcript for this episode here: https://bit.ly/3EKJ1v6We’d love to know what you think of the series. Take our short survey here: https://bit.ly/ENG-SURVEY
A charming little pony, a stand-off in a protest, and German pubs boycotting Qatar. Pumuckel the pony may well feature in the Guinness World Records soon, fear of a climate collapse fuels protests, and the World Cup is not welcome this year.If you’d like to read along, you can find the transcript for this episode here: https://bit.ly/3gjFMThWe’d love to know what you think of the series. Take our short survey here: https://bit.ly/ENG-SURVEY
Music as therapy, stripey art upside down, and the future of cannabis in Germany.Songwriters use music to come to terms with their past, a famous piece of art has been admired upside down for years, and Germany moves to legalize cannabis.If you’d like to read along, you can find the transcript for this episode here: https://bit.ly/3Ev4XLKWe’d love to know what you think of the series. Take our short survey here: https://bit.ly/ENG-SURVEY
Late-summer fun, Venezuelan migrants are stuck, and the muezzin’s song resonates.Berliners get to enjoy some last-minute summer sunshine, Venezuelans seek a better future, and the muezzin sings in Cologne.If you’d like to read along, you can find the transcript for this episode here: https://bit.ly/3t20FVIWe’d love to know what you think of the series. Take our short survey here: https://bit.ly/ENG-SURVEY
Public transport in Oslo, precious art in Syria, and belching cows in New Zealand.Oslo is set to achieve some ambitious climate objectives, Syrian archeologists discover an extremely rare mosaic, and scientists in New Zealand try to get cows to emit less methane.If you’d like to read along, you can find the transcript for this episode here: https://bit.ly/3fqJLwHWe’d love to know what you think of the series. Take our short survey here: https://bit.ly/ENG-SURVEY
New music by Depeche Mode, the popularity of wood stoves, and elections in Brazil.Depeche Mode announce their new album, demand for wood stoves goes through the roof, and the candidates in Brazil’s presidential election face a run-off.If you’d like to read along, you can find the transcript for this episode here: https://bit.ly/3TwlDYhWe’d love to know what you think of the series. Take our short survey here: https://bit.ly/ENG-SURVEY
Meltwater in the Alps, the brutality of the Iranian regime, and new coins in the UK.Swiss glaciers have been melting at an unprecedented rate, the Iranian government brutally quells protests for civil liberties, and new UK coins show King Charles facing to the left.If you’d like to read along, you can find the transcript for this episode here: https://bit.ly/3rYnRUaWe’d love to know what you think of the series. Take our short survey here: https://bit.ly/ENG-SURVEY
The glow of Hollywood, poverty in Germany, and sparkling water may soon be still.The Hollywood sign is getting a makeover, rising prices in Germany cause complications for those living in poverty, and a CO2 shortage means beer might soon be a dietary staple.If you’d like to read along, you can find the transcript for this episode here: https://bit.ly/3CIpJ9IWe’d love to know what you think of the series. Take our short survey here: https://bit.ly/ENG-SURVEY
Pakistan’s continuing plight, cows sounding the bell for autumn, and “O’zapft is”.People in Pakistan continue to suffer under the floods, cows return home from the mountains, and Oktoberfest is back on after a two-year break.If you’d like to read along, you can find the transcript for this episode here: https://bit.ly/3fHsf7iWe’d love to know what you think of the series. Take our short survey here: https://bit.ly/ENG-SURVEY
Firewood is popular, raves offer respite in wartime, and new grapes grow sustainably.The popularity of firewood demands extra security measures, Ukrainian armed forces find peace in raves, and new types of grapes promise more sustainable wine in the future.If you’d like to read along, you can find the transcript for this episode here: https://bit.ly/3BKTAwBWe’d love to know what you think of the series. Take our short survey here: https://bit.ly/ENG-SURVEY
Devastating floods, waste turned art, and an icon plays her way into fans’ hearts.The monsoon floods have wreaked havoc in Pakistan, a Venezuelan artist encourages his community to turn waste into art, and Serena Williams surprises fans at the US Open. If you’d like to read along, you can find the transcript for this episode here: https://bit.ly/3BtunGXWe’d love to know what you think of the series. Take our short survey here: https://bit.ly/ENG-SURVEY
Turning a dream into reality, marching for freedom, and celebrating a new monarch.A teenager flies solo around the world, Berlin celebrates Ukraine’s Independence Day, and the Zulu people crown their new king.If you’d like to read along, you can find the transcript for this episode here: https://bit.ly/3L4nT5HWe’d love to know what you think of the series. Take our short survey here: https://bit.ly/ENG-SURVEY
Millions for a piece of cloth, firefighting without borders, and mysterious rocks.A piece of basketball history is up for auction, firefighters from across Europe support each other, and Spanish archaeologists relish the opportunity to research a special rock formation.If you’d like to read along, you can find the transcript for this episode here: https://bit.ly/3KMaq26We’d love to know what you think of the series. Take our short survey here: https://bit.ly/ENG-SURVEY
Impacts of rising temperatures, heating with renewables, and cereal for solidarity.Rising temperatures have far-reaching consequences, a small village switches to wood chip heating, and two teenagers come up with a creative way of showing solidarity with Ukraine.If you’d like to read along, you can find the transcript for this episode here: https://bit.ly/3PXqMWIWe’d love to know what you think of the series. Take our short survey here: https://bit.ly/ENG-SURVEY
Battling heat in Germany, Putin on a playground and a farewell to the final frontier.Even animals need protection from the heat, a new statue of Putin appears on a playground, and Lieutenant Uhura says her last goodbye.If you’d like to read along, you can find the transcript for this episode here: https://bit.ly/3KkJFSuWe’d love to know what you think of the series. Take our short survey here: https://bit.ly/ENG-SURVEY
The aftermath of an earthquake, a thrilling tourist attraction and a failed robbery.Filipinos are still shaken by the recent earthquake, the Lithuanian capital invites thrill-seeking tourists, and armed robbers leave empty-handed in Germany.If you’d like to read along, you can find the transcript for this episode here: https://bit.ly/3dv72fzWe’d love to know what you think of the series. Take our short survey here: https://bit.ly/ENG-SURVEY
Skateboarding in Beijing, curbing energy costs, and a protesting Russian journalist.Women and girls cruise through the Chinese capital, the German city of Augsburg takes measures to cut energy costs, and a Russian journalist has been detained for protesting - again.If you’d like to read along, you can find the transcript for this episode here: https://bit.ly/3Sydv9AWe’d love to know what you think of the series. Take our short survey here: https://bit.ly/ENG-SURVEY
A baby goat becomes famous, flood-hit German wineries reopen, and wildfires rage on.Simba the baby goat finds fans online, winemakers in the flood-hit German Ahr Valley are hard at work, and firefighters are battling wildfires in Portugal.If you’d like to read along, you can find the transcript for this episode here: https://bit.ly/3BB0iqqWe’d love to know what you think of the series. Take our short survey here: https://bit.ly/ENG-SURVEY