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The Esprit Arena in Düsseldorf, where the 2011 Eurovision Song Contest were held. Photo: Frédéric de Villamil/flickr (CC BY-SA 2.0)

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Germany’s Star for Baku

The 21-year-old industrial mechanic Roman Lob will represent Germany at the Eurovision Song Contest in Azerbaijan in May.

How to: Find Somewhere to Sleep

You’re used to hostels being the cheapest way (apart from coach surfing) to stay when you’re abroad. In Berlin there’s a much cozier alternative for the same price, at least if you’re traveling together with someone.

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Parking zone in Prenzlauer Berg, Berlin (File). Photo: Berlinow

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Pay before You Park

More and more of Berlin’s neighborhoods is getting parking meters. Next in line are parts of Pankow and Prenzlauer Berg.

How to: Be a Legal Alien

The German bureaucracy likes to keep an eye on you. And it might be something in it for you as well.

Don’t have a flag? A passport will do (file). Photo: jpvargas/flickr (CC BY-SA 2.0)

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Never understood what the startup scene in Berlin is all about? Here's a quick guide. (Still from Youtube)

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“Shit Silicon Allee says”

Never understood what the startup scene in Berlin is all about? Here’s a quick guide.