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International Students in Berlin - Visa Problems Affecting Studies

(Visa) Problems while Studying in Berlin? We’re Investigating International Students Experiences Are you an international student who has experienced visa-related difficulties in connection with studying in Berlin or did visa concerns prevent you from coming to Berlin in the first place? We would love to hear from you and learn about your experience. We are a research group from the campus radio Couch FM, currently working on a journalistic investigation into visa-related challenges affecting international students at IU International University and other private universities in Berlin. We are looking to speak with: students who are currently in Berlin and have experienced or are experiencing visa-related problems students who have faced risk of deportation, delays, rejections, uncertainty about their visa or residence status, or difficulties with the authorities or the university administration students who had to postpone or cancel their studies because of visa-related problems students who decided not to come to Berlin in the first place, for example because they were concerned about the visa situation or what they had heard or learned about visa-related difficulties. We are interested in hearing about what happened to you, what information you received, and how visa-related issues affected your stay in Berlin. We will treat your information confidentially. If you prefer, we can discuss speaking on background or anonymously before any information is used in our reporting. We also welcome tips, insights, documents, or other information that could help us better understand the situation. If you have experienced something like this, or decided not to come to Berlin because of visa-related concerns, please get in touch with us. Even if you are unsure whether your experience is relevant, we would be happy to hear from you. Please do not post personal documents or sensitive information in the comments. If you would like to share documents or details, please contact us by direct message or via email first. We will discuss how to handle your information before using anything in our reporting. If you have any questions or would like to share your experience, please feel free to contact us at [email redacted]

Researchers & Journalists - German Far-Right Youth Networks Growth

Germany’s far-right landscape is much bigger than the AfD. And one part of it appears to have received comparatively little attention outside Germany. I’ve started investigating the changing networks around Junge Nationalisten (JN), Die Heimat, Elblandrevolte and a growing collection of locally branded youth groups. JN itself is not new. Its history stretches back to 1969. What interests me is what has happened around it in recent years. According to figures from the German federal government, JN membership increased from about 230 members in 2023 to 300 in 2024 and 400 in 2025. In July 2026, the federal government said newly established right-wing extremist youth groups had contributed substantially to that increase. It described demonstrations and intensive social-media promotion as recruitment mechanisms, with some members and supporters subsequently moving towards more established structures — particularly JN. Then there is Elblandrevolte. According to Saxony’s domestic intelligence service, a new JN “Stützpunkt” was established in the Dresden area in early 2024 under the name Elblandrevolte. In other words, Saxon authorities describe Elblandrevolte not simply as an outside group sympathetic to JN, but as a regional JN organizational structure. I’ve found comparatively little detailed reporting on these developments aimed at an English-speaking international audience. So I’d like to hear from people who know this subject. Journalists. Researchers. Academics. Local reporters. Photographers. Youth workers. Former participants. People monitoring these organizations. If you have research, public records, documents, reporting, photographs, or first-hand experience, or simply think there is something I should be looking at, please get in touch.

Berlin Voters - Key Question to Ask at Election Night

Berlin wählt am Sonntag: Welche Frage sollten wir beim Wahl-Watching unbedingt stellen? Berlin wählt am Sonntag: Welche Frage sollten wir beim Wahl-Watching unbedingt stellen? Hallo r/berlin, ich bin Paula vom ARD-Twitch-Kanal. Am Sonntag begleiten wir von17 bis 20 Uhr die Wahlen in Berlin und Mecklenburg-Vorpommern live auf Twitch. https://1.ard.de/wahlardtwitch?red=ber Wir machen ein gemeinsamesWahlwatching: Wir schauen die ARD-Wahlsendung, reagieren live auf die ersten Zahlen und Hochrechnungen, ordnen die Ergebnisse ein und diskutieren darüber mit unseren Gästen und euch. Mit dabei sind unter anderemGilda Sahebi, Politikwissenschaftlerin und Podcasterin, undNora Zabel, Autorin von „Vereint in Zerrissenheit“ über die ostdeutsche Gen Z. Und dafür würden wir gerne schon vorher von euch wissen: Welche Frage zur Berlin-Wahl sollten wir am Sonntag unbedingt mit in unsere Runde nehmen? Was beschäftigt euch gerade vor der Wahl? Was wollt ihr zum Beispiel zu Mieten und Wohnen, den Parteien, möglichen Koalitionen oder zur politischen Stimmung in Berlin wissen? Welches Thema kommt im Wahlkampf oder in der bisherigen Berichterstattung zu kurz? Schreibt eure Fragen gerne hier in die Kommentare, wir nehmen sie mit in den Stream. Und wenn ihr am Sonntag selbst mitdiskutieren wollt: Kommt gerne live dazu. Im Twitch-Chat könnt ihr eure Fragen und Meinungen loswerden und euch überStream Together auch direkt in unseren Stream dazuschalten und mit unserer Runde austauschen. -> https://1.ard.de/wahlardtwitch?red=ber Also:Welche Frage sollten wir am Wahlabend unbedingt stellen? For English-speaking Berliners:We’d love to hear from you too! On Sunday, we’ll be covering the Berlin elections live on ARD’s Twitch channel. If you have a question about the election, local issues, the parties or the political situation in Berlin, feel free to leave it in English in the comments. This also includes questions around the BVV elections, which are relevant for eligible EU citizens living in Berlin. We’ll take your questions into our live discussion. The discussion itself will be in german though. Transparenzhinweis: Ich arbeite redaktionell für den ARD-Twitch-Kanal und der Beitrag wurde vorab mit den Mods abgestimmt.

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Expats in Germany - Navigating Healthcare Housing & Bureaucracy

🎙️ EXPatio – Your Home Away From Home Moving to another country for work is about much more than finding a job and a place to live. It means learning how a new country works—healthcare, insurance, taxes, banking, housing, schools, bureaucracy, culture, language, and everyday life. And often, nobody tells you how to navigate these things. That’s why I’m starting Expatio—Your Home Away From Home, a new podcast series in English, created for international professionals and their families moving to a new country—with a particular focus on Germany and Europe. Each episode will focus on one practical topic, bringing together specialists, professionals, and people with lived experience. We’ll talk about: 🔹 Public & private healthcare, emergency rooms & hospitalization 🔹 Insurance: liability, home, belongings, bicycle, car & legal protection 🔹 German bureaucracy & administration 🔹 Banking, personal finance, loans & German taxes 🔹 Housing: short-, medium-, and long-term rentals & buying a home 🔹 Kindergarten & school: onboarding, communication, grading & the public education system 🔹 Language, culture & communication 🔹 Building community and social connections 🔹 Daily life and the things nobody explains before you move And many more topics along the way. 💬 I’m looking for experts and people with real-life experience who would like to join these conversations and share practical knowledge, mistakes, solutions, and lessons learned. Because sometimes the best information doesn’t come from a handbook. It comes from someone who has already been there. 🎧 A little background Before Expatio, I created two seasons of a podcast in Romanian, featuring conversations and stories about Romanians living away from home. Some episodes also have English subtitles. 🎙️ You can find the first two seasons here: https://lnkd.in/d9TRtm_x Expatio is the next step: from personal stories to practical conversations that can make starting a new life abroad a little easier. 🎙️ Expatio – Your Home Away From Home Real conversations. Practical knowledge. A better start in a new country. If you have expertise, experience, or a topic you think we should discuss—I'd love to hear from you. And if you know someone who should be part of this conversation, tag them or send them my way. 🇬🇧 EXPatio – Your Home Away From Home A new English-language podcast for international professionals and their families navigating life after relocating to a new country—starting with Germany and Europe. Real conversations. Practical knowledge. A better start in a new country. #Expatio #YourHomeAwayFromHome #Relocation #Expats #Germany #InternationalProfessionals #ExpatLife #LifeInGermany #Integration

Female Maritime Leaders at SMM Hamburg - Leadership & Diversity

🎤 Who should I interview at SMM Hamburg? Vandaag loop ik samen met Amalia Melcherts rond op SMM in Hamburg en dit keer niet alleen als recruiter. Wij willen mensen spreken die de maritieme industrie leiden, veranderen en vooruitbrengen. In het bijzonder zijn we benieuwd naar de verhalen en visie van vrouwelijke leaders binnen maritime, maar de microfoon staat uiteraard ook open voor de heren. 😉 Over leiderschap. Talent. Carrières. Diversiteit. En vooral: waar de maritieme industrie naartoe beweegt. 👉 Ben jij op de SMM en lijkt het je leuk om kort voor de camera te komen? Of ken je een CEO, Director, VP, ondernemer of andere maritime professional die ik écht zou moeten spreken? Tag hem/haar hieronder of stuur me een DM. See you in Hamburg. ⚓️ #SMM #Maritime #femaleleaders 🎤Who should I interview at SMM Hamburg? Today, I’m walking around SMM in Hamburg together with Amalia Melcherts, and this time not just as a recruiter. We want to speak with the people who are leading, changing and moving the maritime industry forward. In particular, we’re curious about the stories and vision of female leaders within maritime, but of course, the microphone is also open to the men. 😉 About leadership. Talent. Careers. Diversity. And above all: where the maritime industry is heading. 👉 Are you at SMM and would you like to briefly join me on camera? Or do you know a CEO, Director, VP, entrepreneur or other maritime professional I really should speak with? Tag him/her below or send me a DM. See you in Hamburg. ⚓️

Chefs in German Fine-Dining & Michelin Kitchens - Working Conditions

[Mod-approved] German public broadcaster (ARD) researching working conditions in fine-dining & Michelin-star kitchens – looking to hear from chefs Hi r/Chefit, I spoke with the mod team beforehand and they kindly made an exception to the no-research rule for this post – thanks to them for that. I'm Hannah, a journalist working for ARD, Germany's public broadcaster. We're researching working conditions in German fine-dining and Michelin-level kitchens: hours, pay, hierarchy and the culture on the pass, the "passion as payment" trade-off, and where the line between hard work and abuse gets crossed. Even though the focus is Germany, I know many chefs here have worked across borders or have a clear read on the industry, so I'd genuinely value hearing from you – whether you've worked in German kitchens or want to share your experience from neighbouring countries (Austria, Switzerland etc). What I'm looking for: people who've worked in fine-dining/Michelin star kitchens and are willing to share their experience: on the record, on background, or fully anonymous, whatever you're comfortable with. No obligation to appear on camera. How to reach me: share your experiences here in the comments or contact me privately at [email redacted]. I'm happy to verify who I am first and send you a copy of my press card or an email from my official editorial address. Source protection is taken seriously, and nothing gets used without your consent.

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Policymakers & Planners in Germany Sweden Japan USA - Major Incidents

As I begin my Churchill Fellowship journey, I’m reaching out to my network for a little help. I’m looking to connect with professionals in Germany, particularly Bonn and the Cologne area, Sweden, particularly Gothenburg, Japan, with a focus on Tokyo but countrywide, and the USA, especially New Orleans and Miami. I’m particularly keen to speak with policymakers, resilience and emergency planners, fire and rescue services, civil defence organisations, emergency responders, rescue specialists, and voluntary sector organisations involved in planning for or responding to major incidents such as flooding, wildfire, terrorism, conflict, or other large-scale emergencies requiring coordinated response, evacuation, and rescue. If you know someone who may be willing to share their knowledge or experience, or if you’re able to repost this to your own network, I’d be incredibly grateful. Every conversation will help me build a more comprehensive understanding and develop practical, evidence-based recommendations through my Fellowship. Please feel free to connect with me here on LinkedIn or via the email below all the details do the project on my Churchill Fellowship page. I’ve included the link below if you’d like to learn more about the project and what I’m hoping to achieve. Thank you in advance for your support and for any reshares. It really does make a difference. [email redacted] website to follow 🙏🏻 https://lnkd.in/eSbasAgH Institute of Search & Technical Rescue. (InSTR) Institute of Civil Protection & Emergency Management (ICPEM) University of Portsmouth Aston University General Secretary British Fire Services Association FIRE magazine National Emergency Management Association Emergency Services Times United Kingdom Rescue Organisation World Rescue Organisation Peter Younes, B.S., PMP, NRP The Worshipful Company of Firefighters Firefighters Podcast - Pete Wakefield Global SAR Hub International Search and Rescue Advisory Group - INSARAG FireRescue Magazine United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) FL Fire Chiefs' Association Women in the Fire Service UK Women in Fire Stephen Martell FIRE AID Claire Hoyland Phil Garrigan