Tag Archives: Germany

A New Job

Posted on March 14, 2008 by Nils

I thought it was time to make it “official”: As many of you already know, I will be moving to Munich before the end of the month, to begin a new job in Munich on April 1st. I’ll leave Frankfurt … Continue reading →

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A Tale of Two Cities

Posted on December 5, 2007 by Nils

I was at the airport’s regional train station the day before yesterday, waiting for the subway home. When it entered the station, I heard a short discussion behind me. A somewhat older man, slightly Indian-looking, asked a woman for directions. … Continue reading →

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Six Years of Frankfurt

Posted on November 21, 2007 by Nils

I just realized I never posted the milestone “Five Years of Frankfurt” after doing so (almost) every year I’ve lived here (1, 1.5, 3 and 4). And that, now, I have actually lived here for **six years**. Six. Years. That’s … Continue reading →

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We have not learned from history

Posted on November 15, 2007 by Nils

Dear World, the German government has gone crazy. More specifically, the interior minister, Wolfgang Schäuble has gone out of control. For months he has been making more and more demands for stricter and stricter laws to fight the “threat of … Continue reading →

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Medienecho zur Demonstration

Posted on November 7, 2007 by Nils

Am Tag danach: Hier die Artikel zur [gestrigen Demonstration](/2007/11/06/demonstration-gegen-vorratsdatenspeicherung). * ZDF: [Heftige Proteste gegen Ãœberwachungspläne](http://www.zdf.de/ZDFheute/inhalt/1/0,3672,7122145,00.html) * Spiegel: [Tausende protestieren gegen Datenspeicherung](http://www.spiegel.de/netzwelt/tech/0,1518,515806,00.html) * Tagesschau: [Tausende protestieren gegen Ãœberwachungspläne](http://www.tagesschau.de/inland/datenschutzdemonstration2.html) * Yahoo (via AFP): [10.000 Menschen demonstrieren gegen Vorratsdatenspeicherung](http://de.wrs.yahoo.com/_ylt=A0WTTkqEcTFHPLYA7gk4CQx.;_ylu=X3oDMTBjdmNoOTVjBHBvcwMyBHNlYwNzcg–/SIG=13fkljpi2/EXP=1194509060/**http%3a//de.news.yahoo.com/afp/20071106/twl-d-inneres-sicherheit-datenschutz-jus-4bdc673.html) und [Tausende protestieren bundesweit … Continue reading →

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Demonstration gegen Vorratsdatenspeicherung

Posted on November 6, 2007 by Nils

Ich war heute auf der [Demonstration](http://www.vorratsdatenspeicherung.de/content/view/150/55/lang,de/) gegen die [Vorratsdatenspeicherung](http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vorratsdatenspeicherung) in Frankfurt. Was soll ich sagen – strömender Regen. Ca 650 Teilnehmer (laut Veranstalter, ist sicher aufgerundet kommt aber ungefähr hin). Mäßige Sprecher – Insbesondere der Kerl von der Piratenpartei muss … Continue reading →

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Lars vs Electronic Voting

Posted on October 25, 2007 by Nils

Lars is fed up and has begun to campaign against electronic voting machines. This is, in my opinion, a good move, as electronic voting is a serious danger to our democracy. Link in German – Sorry.

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More Strikes

Posted on October 9, 2007 by Nils

The [last train strike](/2007/10/05/german-train-company-strike/) was completely ineffectual. I guess even the striking union members noticed this, and they’ve now announced to [strike for four whole days](http://www.spiegel.de/wirtschaft/0,1518,510342,00.html), probably Thursday, Friday, Monday, and Tuesday. I’m still thinking that their demand of 31% … Continue reading →

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German Train Company Strike

Posted on October 5, 2007 by Nils

The [German train drivers are on strike today](http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/7021938.stm). The train drivers are asking for their own contract – separate from the rest of the train company employees – and for 31% more salary. Yesterday, it was almost impossible to get … Continue reading →

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Pein-Lormes Wedding

Posted on July 30, 2007 by Nils

Went to Martin’s wedding on Saturday. Took an early flight out, but had to return home the same day; so I had to leave the party early. On my way to the wedding, an elderly couple sat two rows behind … Continue reading →

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