
One year ago: Bavarians are going to the
polls on the opening day of Oktoberfest. Some perennial events always take place in pairs.
Two years ago: H and I share a round-up of
Frankonian churches. Conservative estimates place the property value of the land that the Church owns in Germany at around two hundred thirty billion euro.

Three years ago: Germany is undergoing a
brain-drain, with recruiting and keeping talented individuals. Immigration policy reforms are geared towards attracting professionals but there are many challenges in the practical execution of these plans.
Four years ago: a reporter embarks on
an odyssey to the autonomous
Mount Athos to gain some insight in the
culture that helped contribute to the Greek financial crisis.