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  • Business Insider
  • PRI

Past articles by Jason:

The air in this major city is way more polluted than the air in Beijing

And, oddly, it's the city's extremely harsh penalties for air pollution that might be the problem. → Read More

Robots, not immigrants, could take half of German jobs

As right-wing protesters march against immigration, industry looks to machines, hoping robots will add at least as many jobs as they take away. → Read More

In Berlin, the party isn’t over — it's just no longer free

The German capital’s legendary club scene has gone for-profit. → Read More

Germany’s hipster scene meets precision engineering

A tattooed engine guru is bringing California hot rod style to Porsches. → Read More

As migrant deaths reach record, Europe retreats from protecting lives

Rights groups are urging governments to act after more than 3,000 deaths in the Mediterranean this year alone. → Read More

Building Europe's energy supergrid shows the looming problems in the battle against climate change.

As international negotiators in Lima set emissions targets, the EU’s struggles are highlighting trouble ahead for the transition to renewable energy. → Read More

Switzerland considers a gold rush

A referendum requiring the central bank to hoard gold may spell more trouble for the euro zone. → Read More

Hungarian protesters are starting to rock the boat

Demonstrations against an internet tax are turning into a movement against Prime Minister Victor Orban. Can it maintain momentum? → Read More

Romanians choose change

A surprise new president offers renewed hope for reform in central Europe. → Read More

Is Washington losing central Europe — or throwing it away?

As American officials respond to Russian actions in Ukraine, some worry Cold War-style rhetoric may be alienating the countries it’s supposed to help secure. → Read More

Tinder not working for you? A German website may have an alternative

Kaufmich.com is promising a free market for prostitution. → Read More

4 things you probably didn't know about the Berlin Wall

Today Berlin celebrates the 25th Anniversary of the fall of the Wall. So let's clear up a few things. → Read More

Romanian election raises concerns about democracy

As voters head to the polls on Sunday, critics say a victory for Victor Ponta could undermine a nascent fight against corruption. → Read More

Are Germans really obsessed with austerity?

As Europe braces for another possible recession, Germany is coming under pressure to allow more spending. A lot of Germans believe that won’t help. → Read More

Refugee abuse scandal in Germany is highlighting failing EU policies

As growing numbers flood into Europe, the crisis is straining the continent's ability to cope. → Read More

This celebrity scientist wants Germans to stop recycling. Here's why

Eco-warrior turned chemist Michael Braungart is trying to kickstart a new industrial revolution. → Read More

The EU has spent billions to improve the lives of Roma. So why are their lives only getting worse?

Hostility and segregation in Central Europe are growing. → Read More

Russia's Ukraine Trump Card Is Coming Into Play

Moscow appears to be slashing gas exports to countries that supply fuel to the war-torn country. → Read More

The Islamic State is causing a culture war in Germany

Some Germans fear rap music is fueling jihad. Musicians say a wave of sensationalism is stoking latent Islamophobia. → Read More

Generations after WWII, is Germany ready to fight again?

Germans want a louder voice in global affairs, but their reluctance to take part in military operations is undermining that effort. → Read More