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A year ago, the first Coronavirus infection in Germany was reported. Back then, we almost suffered heart attacks when we read those news. Today, on the other hand, many of us seem to be sort of numb.

In case you just woke up from a 12-month coma, this letter is for you. There is something you need to know right now. We refrained from beating around the bush.

Friends, it is time for the obvious: A Coronexit is the only way. In order to achieve it, we need to travel to the only place the virus has not invaded. Follow…

People older than 50 will remember those days when people did something called 'going out'. It meant they would get out of their homes to 'meet people' and 'have a good time'.

Becoming exasperated in Berlin is easy. Some people believe they are "the last bottle of Coca Cola in the desert", as they say in Mexico. By the way: Looking at…

Dumb answers cannot exist without stupid questions and vice versa. Wait, a minute: Actually, they can. Anyway: In 'Dull Answers to Stupid Questions', we…

We are Berlin. Yesterday, we were the vibrant city with truckloads of culture, delicious food and mostly nice people from all over the world. Now we are the forbidden city everyone avoids and criticizes. What in the hell happened?

Enough. It is time to get rid of this thing. So far, many of us have shown how we should not behave while trying to stamp out a virus. Let's get serious now.

Have you been to Berlin's Wissmannstrasse lately? A vehicle with British number plates has been parked there for years without moving an inch. Your Polo is…

Berlin. The city of cities. The cradle of civilization. The center of it all. If you are already here, skip the next 331 words. If not, there are more reasons to come here than there are calories in a bottle of Coca Cola.