Acquires 14 hectares in Nauen for 200MW campus German data center operator Maincubes has bought land in Berlin for a new campus The company this week announced it has acquired a 14-hectare plot of land in Nauen (Havelland) on the outskirts of Berlin The company aims to develop a 200MW campus known as BER02 The first phase of the development is set to begin in summer 2025; the first building will go live by the end of 2027 and Artificial Intelligence present transformative opportunities for our economy and society in general we need secure and sustainable data centers - and this is exactly what drives us," said Oliver Menzel "Our new location in Nauen is an ideal step toward achieving this vision which is quickly becoming Germany's second major digital infrastructure hub alongside the Rhine-Main area and well supported by regionally generated renewable energy it aligns perfectly with our mission to create the smartest places for our digital future." Maincubes said it has been in talks with the Nauen campus project developer relevant authorities within the city of Nauen A legally binding development plan is expected to be finalized by the end of this year with work on the new on-site substation starting immediately thereafter The campus plans for waste heat generated to be made available to the city of Nauen and other users through a heating network "We are delighted to have found in Maincubes a professional solution-oriented partner with an understanding and appreciation of local conditions and will work with us to advance renewable energy and sustainable development for the data center industry in this region," says Patrick Lieberkühn managing director of the AM:PM Grund Group Located in the GoWest commercial district in Berlin’s Schmargendorf district of Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf the upcoming 16,600 sqm (178,700 sq ft) BER01 will offer 5,100 sqm (54,900 sq ft) of white space across three floors and 12 data halls Data Centre Dynamics Ltd (DCD), 32-38 Saffron Hill, London, EC1N 8FH Email. [email protected]DCD is a subsidiary of InfraXmedia Up & Coming Attorneys and Unsung Legal Heroes Sign up for your daily digest of Minnesota Lawyer Hennepin County District Court Judge Edward T “Ned” Wahl doesn’t hesitate to declare what he [...] Robins Kaplan partner Marc Betinsky gained in-depth insight into judicial decision-making during his[...] Fenske typically sees clients on “what’s usually their worst[...] Susan Kratz brings new academic health law expertise to complement her extensive business and health[...] Longtime volunteer Kathleen O’Connor has helped more than 500 clients of Southern Minnesota Region[...] Busch what he likes about labor and employment law and the as[...] Bob Webber says the pace of policy change under the new administration has exceeded even his expecta[...] Minnesota Lawyer provides 24/7 legal news coverage and events honoring top legal professionals Get our free e-alerts & breaking news notifications Subscribe for access to the latest digital and special editions To purchase photos visit http://photos.newtownbee.com Sigrid Nauen Hewitt died on May 3 at age 93 Daughter of the late Carl Ernest Nauen and Gertrude Wefers Nauen Sigrid Hewitt was a graduate of the Foxhollow School and Wellesley College She was a master gardener and a member of the North American Rock Garden Society she was honored with a Lifetime Service Award by the Rhode Island Wild Plant Society She served as Senior Warden at Church of the Ascension in Wakefield where she designed and created a community labyrinth garden and supported many of the church’s community activities She also served as an active member of Trinity Episcopal Church and Peter Hewitt (Deborah); her grandchildren Hewitt Labyrinth Garden Fund at the Church of the Ascension You must be logged in to post a comment ADM is a global leader in human and animal nutrition The company’s acquisition of WILD Flavors GmbH in 2014 marked an important milestone in ADM’s 120 year-old history to further its product portfolio.  The ADM WILD product portfolio flavor systems ADM's solutions can be used in a wide variety of applications to create on-trend consumer products From the ingenuity of Rudolf Wild to today Rudolf Wild founds Zick-Zack Werk Rudolf Wild in Heidelberg The business expands and it is renamed Rudolf Wild GmbH & Co Acquired and renamed to ADM WILD Europe GmbH & Co With the objective of producing alcohol-free beverages using purely natural ingredients Rudolf Wild founded the company Zick-Zack Werk Rudolf Wild in 1931 in Heidelberg the business was transferred to the company Rudolf Wild GmbH & Co the company evolved into a leading producer of natural ingredients for the food and beverage industry across the globe ADM expanded its food and ingredient offering with the acquisition of WILD Flavors GmbH Switzerland (then parent company of Rudolf Wild GmbH & Co KG). The acquisition marked the beginning of a series of strategic expansions for ADM across Europe Middle East and Africa over the past decade ADM is a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company ADM’s WILD brand remains at the forefront of a number of product categories based on natural ingredients Our vast pantry of solutions can be applied to a variety of consumer products Berliner Straße 11914614 Nauen / BrandenburgGermany 1261 Pacific Ave.ErlangerKentucky 41018U.S.A We’re currently performing regular maintenance on ADM.com and can’t accept submissions right now We appreciate your interest and hope you’ll try again in 30 minutes Complete this contact form and you will be contacted in the next 5 business days By submitting my personal data, I agree that ADM will process it according to our Online Privacy Statement This content is based on European Union laws and regulations applicable on the day of publication of this content. We point out that customers are required to ensure that any labeling and claims made by customers for their finished products must be based on the regulatory requirements and scientific standards of the country in which the final products are offered for sale. Not all products are available in all regions. Embed on your websiteClose×Copy the code below to embed the WBUR audio player on your site<iframe width="100%" height="124" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" src="https://player.wbur.org/news/2020/06/12/cancer-patient-surgery-coronavirus"></iframe> That means Jim Nauen of Newton and his wife Kim can finally prepare for Jim's much-needed surgery for colorectal cancer. Nauen was first diagnosed four years ago at age 49. Then, in December of 2019, his doctors at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute discovered the cancer had returned. They hoped to perform surgery in March to remove a cancerous tumor, but had to postpone the operation as the coronavirus was entering its peak. Finally, Nauen has been given the green light for surgery. It'll happen Monday at Brigham and Women's Hospital. The Nauens spoke with WBUR's All Things Considered about how the pandemic has affected his cancer treatment. Here are highlights of the interview, lightly edited for clarity. Jim Nauen with his wife Kim and their two daughters (Courtesy Jim Nauen)Jim: I was diagnosed in March of 2016 So it's been a pretty long four years of battling this cancer but extremely disappointing to know that after all we've gone through we had a reoccurrence in the same region in early December 2019 not only did I get the news that I was rediagnosed with the cancer we had a new tumor growing also that was considered inoperable at that time I was rescanned after eight or 10 treatments chemo treatments and that particular cycle So that scan came back with both good news and bad news The good news was that the tumor had shrunk to the point where they felt confident they could go in and remove it and tissue around it and come out with negative margins The bad news was they had no idea when they could do it Jim: Although it didn't feel elective to me it's considered an elective surgery and they couldn't schedule it You wait a couple more weeks and it'd be like And the gamble is that the tumor and cancer cells become resistant to the chemo and starts ignoring the fact that you're under chemotherapy and growing again It would grow back to a stage where it wasn't operable Kim: You feel like you're racing the clock we'll be able to get an up surgery date that comes before the time that the chemo stops working Our house becomes really a quarantine zone And that's just how we've been for the last three months Jim Nauen has become a champion of colorectal cancer screening before age 50, as incidence rates are increasing in young and middle-age populations. 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Khari Thompson Producer Radio BostonKhari Thompson was a producer for Radio Boston By continuing to browse this website, or closing this message, you agree to our use of cookies WindEurope’s Board of Directors has elected Andreas Nauen CEO of Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) as the association’s Chair for the next 18 months Nauen will lead the association together with Nicolas Couderc Nauen steps in at a critical juncture for the wind industry Europe wants a major expansion of wind energy to deliver climate-neutrality by 2050 And the EU is planning to raise its 2030 ambition on emission reduction and renewable energy expansion in support of that Europe also wants renewables to be a key driver of the economic recovery from the COVID-19 crisis Andreas Nauen said: “The European industry has proven to be in the driving seat of the development of wind energy globally gained vast experience and developed a reliable value chain across the Continent We must rely on all these attributes to take a big step towards the decarbonisation and electrification of the economy Renewables have proven to be the most resilient source of energy amid the pandemic the ambitious renewable objectives that governments are deploying around the world such as the recently launched European Offshore Renewable Energy Strategy by 2050 makes us positive for an economic recovery based on clean energy” “The path towards a just and sustainable energy transition is a collective task It is a tremendous honor that my colleagues in the wind industry have chosen me to represent the interests of wind’s entire value chain You have my commitment that we will work hard to make heard the voice of an industry that provides enormous industrial potential technology leadership in addition to stable Before that he was CEOs of SGRE’s Offshore Business Previously he was CEO of Siemens Wind Power and of REpower/Senvion He has also served as Chairman of the wind energy part of the German machine tool manufacturers association WindEurope CEO Giles Dickson said: “We’re delighted to have Andreas Nauen as our new Chair Having one of world’s leading turbine manufacturers at the helm of WindEurope is a great asset to us And Andreas knows the onshore and offshore wind business inside out He’s an ideal person to steer what our industry does to deliver the energy transition and to help drive a green economic recovery in Europe.” Find out more about WindTV The dates displayed for an article provide information on when various publication milestones were reached at the journal that has published the article activities on preceding journals at which the article was previously under consideration are not shown (for instance submission All content on this site: Copyright © 2025 Elsevier B.V. Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker the anniversary concert has been postponed until further notice] Beijing offers some of the most spectacular cultural events in the world Next month we will have yet another opportunity to witness performances by a pillar of the Beijing arts and culture scene The Beijing International Chamber Orchestra (BICO) will be celebrating its 14th birthday with a pair of anniversary concerts on Jun 19 and 20 The event will feature amazingly talented musicians performing masterpieces from Beethoven and Glinka as well as contemporary compositions by BICO founder Maria Nauen.Chances are if you have been in Beijing for a while and are involved in the arts scene or charitable causes Born to renowned Russian artists Lioudmila Kartavaya and Nikolay Petrov the multi-talented Maria Nauen was fully immersed in the exciting and glorious world of fine arts An accomplished violinist and composer with a formidable musical background She met her German husband while performing in Harbin and both ended up coming back to Beijing a few years after Nauen’s first visit and has dedicated her life to serving the community through her work with the orchestra BICO is a non-profit organization that aims to gather together Chinese and foreign amateur and professional musicians with the objective of bringing classical music to audiences of different ages and musical tastes across China and throughout Asia The Beijing International Chamber Orchestra is a true manifestation of Nauen’s passion for music with the majority of BICO performances devoted to supporting charities there is much more to a person than an impressive resume I wanted to get a sense of Maria Nauen as a person and so I spoke to her to find out a bit more about her life and what she finds most gratifying about the work that is clearly so important to her.I know your parents were artists Are there any other artists in your family he is actually the only person in the family who’s not an artist as a service engineer with an Austrian company if you can use that word about those times [after World War II] sewing costumes for actors and actresses in stage performances who maybe gets her artistic flair from her great-grand-moms!” So do you think your daughter will be the next generation of artists in the family?“Yes She started learning music (violin and piano) from age four she was actually doing everything that both of the two previous generations were doing professionally After graduating from the German Embassy School in Beijing where she has now graduated from two different universities and received a bachelor’s and master’s degree in fashion design.”So far it seems like your whole life is centered around the arts Do you have any hobbies outside of the arts And though most of what I’m involved with is within the realm of the arts ‘Charity’ is my middle-name and I'm a Greenpeace soul and overall doing what I can to save people and our planet.”  It sounds like you are kind of a Symphonic Superwoman because it's often been thought of as a job for a strong man Women-conductors have no chance for being too soft or having any doubts about what [they’re] doing on stage Every member of the orchestra must have the feeling of total trust in the conductor but it does make me believe my spirit is strong.”What is your overall opinion of the arts in Beijing “I think that Beijing is an absolutely awesome city full of possibilities and opportunities for all artists China is extremely supportive of all kinds of arts Nowhere in the world can [an] artist get such support there is an amazing art and culture scene here Be advised that due to COVID-19 restrictions public performances please scan one of the QR codes on the event poster below READ: Booze News: Monday is the New Friday and Other Assorted Alcohol Goodness Images courtesy of Maria Nauen and the Beijing International Chamber Orchestra BOSTON –  Before he could cross the soaring lobby of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute James Nauen had to answer a litany of questions.  he hadn’t run a fever or felt sick lately he hadn’t been tested for COVID-19 in the last two weeks he lived in a private home and hadn’t spent any time in a nursing facility traded his black cloth mask for a hospital-issued one took the elevator to the second floor and answered the same questions again He'd have to answer them four times that recent Wednesday morning As health care facilities try to convince patients that it’s safe to return for scheduled procedures have dramatically stepped up safety precautions Cancer centers have been particularly affected by the coronavirus outbreak because their care is so time-sensitive. Many cancer patients also may be at higher-than-normal risk due to disease employees now enter patients’ information from behind plexiglass Footprints in elevators indicate where people should stand – as far from others as possible Fewer chairs in waiting rooms force visitors to sit further apart and others in those waiting rooms: They can no longer bring a family member with them for moral support as they get poked and he was told surgery that ­– fingers crossed – could cure his colorectal cancer would happen in less than a month.  “Wow,” he said as he realized that day’s chemotherapy session was likely his last ever, “woah." Pointing at his face mask the patient load dropped by one-third during the second half of March and April out of concern for COVID-19 the cancer center’s associate chief medical officer doctors switched patients to oral chemotherapies that could be taken at home Appointments were deferred or transformed into telemedicine visits – which now constitute more than half of exams – and surgeries like Nauen’s were put off as hospitals turned away all but the most urgent patients to focus on COVID-19 care a delay of even a few months can worsen a prognosis “Cancer really doesn’t wait for COVID to go away,” Wagner said And delaying care certainly ratchets up fear COVID and cancer: New study shows more cancer patients die from COVID-19, but not necessarily for the reasons you'd expect. Emergency department visits in the US fell 42% during March and April compared to a year earlier, according to a study released Wednesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention And in a preliminary study published last month researchers from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston found the number of patients who came to the hospital with heart attack symptoms in March and April was a third lower than a year earlier The number of patients who sought care for stroke dropped by 58% Overall, health care spending fell 18% in the first quarter of 2020, according to federal data, and the American Hospital Association estimates hospitals and health systems nationwide have lost more than $200 billion since February an internist and medical and business professor at the University of Pennsylvania feels strongly that American health care providers are doing their best to provide a safe environment for patients "What I worry about is not that it actually won’t be safe," said Asch also executive director of Penn's Center for Health Care Innovation "What I worry about is that people won’t think it’s safe and they will delay the care that they need." He's concerned both about people not getting care for medical crises like a stroke in which the faster someone gets to the hospital the more brain tissue may be saved and for conditions such as colon cancer that seem less urgent but can become lethal if ignored for too long could magnify existing disparities of care.  To convince people it’s safe to come back for emergency care, a number of medical organizations have jointly launched a video campaign to encourage people to call 911 when they have signs of a stroke or heart attack (Common warning signs of heart attack may include discomfort in the chest, pain in the arms or back, shortness of breath, nausea or dizziness. Stroke symptoms may include a drooping face cancer care has shifted to telemedicine where possible including wellness high risk and survivorship programs the chief nurse and vice president of clinical operations for the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance we’ve all been trying to bring more telehealth forward,” she said “This crisis afforded us the opportunity to do work that has taken us years to stand up … it forced the shift of a paradigm.” which includes several hospitals as well as cancer clinics also has been trying to relieve pressure on its hospital collaborators by keeping patients out of emergency rooms Patients who previously might have been sent to an ER are instead receiving pain management hydration and other approaches as outpatients It's an approach she hopes will continue after the COVID-19 threat has passed “A lot of that work has been meaningful and it won’t go away,” McDonnell said Get daily coronavirus updates in your inbox: Sign up for our newsletter now It’s not possible to know for sure whether a hospital is safe because there’s no national or local data about how many people have caught COVID-19 at a medical facility in addition to wearing proper masks and gowns and separating COVID-19 patients from those without the virus Aaron Milstone has been tracking patients and health care workers who become ill with the virus. Milstone a professor of pediatrics and associate hospital epidemiologist wants to figure out whether they were infected inside the hospital or in the community “Those investigations have been very reassuring to us that our measures are doing a great job at keeping both our patients and our staff safe,” he said Doctors and nurses in COVID-19 wards often say they feel safer in the hospital than in the community at large “At least they know what they’re getting into and they’re protected,” he said “It’s the known versus the unknown.” If someone went to New York City and then spent a few days working or being cared for in the hospital “it’s really hard with that long window to identify what the actual exposure was,” he said Amid the pandemic, the federal government has allowed hospitals to stop tabulating so-called hospital-acquired infections dangerous pathogens that infect roughly 3% of patients during normal times a professor and medical director of infection control and epidemiology at Nebraska Medical Center put them at extra risk for such infections if someone laid low by COVID-19 caught one of these antibiotic-resistant bugs "Although we’ve had to direct most of our infection prevention resources to control of COVID-19 we shouldn’t neglect our other patients or let our routine prevention efforts lapse," he said Rupp hopes extra hand-washing and other safety precautions instituted during the pandemic are keeping down dangerous infections but he cautions against complacency “This doesn’t mean that we’re in the clear and that we shouldn’t maintain our scrutiny” on hospital-acquired infections and antibiotic resistance we will see outbreaks of antibiotic resistance or other problems emerge just because we don’t have enough bandwidth to maintain our attention on everything.” Treating patients in the COVID-19 eraBoth Dana-Farber and the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance have been tracking infections carefully and haven’t seen any cases of COVID-19 likely caught in their outpatient facilities Though cancer patients and their caregivers take extra precautions to avoid COVID-19, they can still catch the virus. Nearly 90% of cancer patients and survivors say their health care has been affected by the pandemic, according to a new poll by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network with 79% of those in active treatment saying it's delayed their care a physician at Dana-Farber who specializes in colorectal cancer said she’s had a few patients who caught COVID-19 in the community but that one patient has been off her treatment regimen for six weeks so far.  who is always urging him to be cautious – and would have been upset if she’d known he’d stopped at Dunkin’ Donuts that morning – is OK with him coming for care at the Boston facility Nauen understands why his surgery was delayed He was happy to avoid the hospital when COVID-19 nearly overwhelmed the region’s health care system The new date in two weeks means he’ll hopefully be able to return to his favorite hobby – golfing – before the summer ends His doctors predict he’ll need one to two weeks in the hospital and another six to recuperate on his screened-in porch in nearby Newton As he settled in for his last chemo session recently he chatted as always with his favorite infusion nurse Over three years of regular chemo infusions “You’re going to come visit me over at the Brigham hoping she’ll be allowed to cross one of the center’s long corridors to the adjacent Brigham and Women’s Hospital His wife and two teenagers may be kept out because of COVID-19 he's focused on squeezing in as many rounds of golf and family movie nights as he can And hoping his cancer – and COVID-19 – will soon just be a bad memory Health and patient safety coverage at USA TODAY is made possible in part by a grant from the Masimo Foundation for Ethics The Masimo Foundation does not provide editorial input Siemens Gamesa’s Offshore Business Unit CEO Michael Hannibal has decided to leave the company The company’s Board of Directors announced today that Andreas Nauen will start as the new Offshore CEO on 1 November Michael Hannibal joined Siemens Gamesa (then Siemens Wind Power) in 2004, and after the Siemens Gamesa merger he was named CEO of the offshore division having held the same position previously at Siemens Wind Power Upon Hannibal’s decision to leave the company Siemens Gamesa stated that he has contributed significantly to transforming offshore wind power into a sustainable part of the energy mix The company said Nauen has a track record in the renewable industry spanning than 11 years having notably managed the integration of Bonus A/S into Siemens The Board of Directors have also appointed Miguel Ángel López as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) following Andrew Hall’s decision to pursue other opportunities will be succeeded at the position of the General Counsel and General Secretary of SGRE by Jürgen Bartl Daily news and in-depth stories in your inbox Leveraging 20 years of experience with offshore windDecember 2023 will forever mark a milestone in our company history as we became part of the world-wide CS WIND group The acquisition goes beyond a mere change in ownership; it marks a leap into a future where our combined strengths will pave the way for optimized production […] Sign In Subscribe Now have moved their organic mustard operation into a new commercial kitchen that’s completely “off-the-grid.” Diana Richter and Christiane Nauen first met at a volunteer catering event for sustainable food “We really clicked in the moment and we always thought because we’re both from food backgrounds from Germany we just thought we need to do something (together),” said Nauen Nauen’s family has a specialty fish and deli sauce factory and Richter was an organic farmer in Germany Both women live organic lifestyles and say they don’t agree with what is considered normal in the food industry “You have to apply for the organic certification but it should be the other way around,” said Nauen “People want to put pesticides and genetically modified seeds on the market I think they should actually publish that.” RELATED: High spirits despite poor turnout at Family Farm Day, in Lone Butte The team started with a few products out at local Farmers’ Markets After a couple years of testing the waters they settled on two products with the best response and got organic certification “We thought we had two really good products - the mustard and the Himalayan salt blends - and so we pursued that,” said Nauen WildCraft Organic’s mustards and salts are now available in over 40 stores around the province Nauen and Richter also take their products out to festivals and shows but you do cater to a smaller percentage of people,” in the organic foods market As opposed to the typical yellow mustard you find in stores the first ingredient in any of WildCraft’s mustards is mustard The key to succeeding in the organic food business is getting their foot in the door of niche markets where people will be searching for quality products like theirs “I think the awareness of people is growing.” RELATED: Children come out to watch sheep shearing Nauen and Richter have recently moved their operation into a new commercial kitchen “It’s in a building which is powered by solar power.” They use a small generator for short periods of time to power their grinding and jar sterilizing machines Nauen said their new kitchen is completely “off-the-grid.” Richter said it’s a lot of work and the team invests most of their time into the business “but this is worth it so we are happy people like the mustard.” The team has created different flavours of mustards to suit a variety of taste buds There are mild and sweet and fruity mustards which they developed after last summer’s wildfire season WildCraft’s mustards and salts can be found locally at the 108 Mile Heritage Site Jackson’s Social Club & Brewhouse and the South Cariboo Visitor Centre For more information, or to reach out to Richter and Nauen about catering options, go to wildcraftbc.ca Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter Dialogue and debate are integral to a free society and we welcome and encourage you to share your views on the issues of the day. 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She will only say that she keeps painting them because she "responds" creatively to the landscapes and I have access to it," Nauen said of her affinity for the bogs Nauen said she sees "beauty in the mix" of manmade and natural elements: channels and cultivated vines blended with forest backdrops and the colors of trees A past Massachusetts Cultural Council grant recipient to fund original works to hang in the Carver Town Hall Nauen was also recently chosen by the UrbanArts Institute at Massachusetts College of Art and Design to be among the artists putting their creative touches on 50 or so rocking chairs destined for Boston's Logan International Airport An estimated 27 million passengers pass through the terminals each year Nauen's cranberry harvest-themed chair with a crimson bog and woodlands on the front sits in Terminal E — the international terminal producing richly colored artwork that resonates with the natural and changing colors of the New England bog scenery somehow dampens her creative spirit and as a result the landscape seems less alive and is interested in expanding to watercolor Nauen earned a BFA from UMass Dartmouth when it was still Southeastern Massachusetts University She applied her graphic art skills for years working for newspapers and publishers and did typesetting before the systems became digitized Though she said she loved the camaraderie of the commercial arts jobs Nauen yearned in the late 1980s to spend her time producing fine arts She took classes at the Fuller Museum of Fine Arts in Brockton (now the Fuller Craft Museum) to refresh her skills in composition and even quilts before settling on oil pastels as her primary art form The transition from paid paste-up artist to freelance fine artist was not as simple as it may sound My creativity came out in small bits and bursts like crafting small ornaments as Christmas gifts," she explained she said her artistic training comes out "intuitively" when she's creating a new work of art "though all the good design elements are still there unless I throw it all out the window." Nauen said most of the time she starts her pastels with a sound base in composition but occasionally she'd rather ignore the rules and just experiment with color Color is one of the most compelling aspects of Nauen's work I don't find my compositions turn out so rich," she said and barn scenes are very vibrant but still true to life It's like looking at nature in its best light through very clear lenses and being struck that all that liveliness really does exist in the unscripted world just outside our doors Nauen is in the middle of doing a "channel" series and a "vortex" study for her bogs looking at how the manmade waterways transect the mounds of vines to create shapes and streams of contrasting color — blues of reflected sky against reds The vortex series looks at eddies in the water and at breaks in snow on bogs or other unexpected shapes in the familiar landscape "Going beyond bogs," is what Nauen claims is her artistic plan for the future while at the same time she also admits she continues to be drawn back to elements in them that "still have something more to say." Her work is permanently on display in the Carver Town Hall though the paintings there are more than 10 years old now She has works for viewing and purchase in her studio Nauen also takes part in the Carver farmers' market during the summer She is a member of the Committee for Art Culture and Tourism in Carver Nauen participates widely in art fairs and shows For views of her work and more information about Nauen visit www.gailmarie.nauen.com or call (508) 866-5568 Essential digital access to quality FT journalism on any device Complete digital access to quality FT journalism with expert analysis from industry leaders Complete digital access to quality analysis and expert insights complemented with our award-winning Weekend Print edition Terms & Conditions apply Discover all the plans currently available in your country Digital access for organisations. Includes exclusive features and content. See why over a million readers pay to read the Financial Times. It was April 16 when around 100 right-wing extremists marched through the small town of Nauen in the eastern German state of Brandenburg. Their message: "Nein zum Heim!" or "No to the Hostel!" They carried posters and German flags along with them. "Nauen Will Stay White!" read one. "Take Action!" read another. One day later, employees of Mikado, a local youth center, found that the tires of the center's minibus had been slashed. There was a note under the windshield wiper reading: "Dear asylum friends, Tröglitz is here too." The reference was to an arson attack on a refugee shelter not two weeks before in the town of Tröglitz in the eastern state of Saxony. The term "right-wing terror" has long since begun making the rounds, an expression that is particularly heavy in meaning in Germany due to the series of nine murders of people with foreign backgrounds committed by the extremist group National Socialist Underground (NSU) between 2000 and 2006. That group long went undetected by German security officials due to what many say was an unwillingness to consider the possibility of organized, right-wing violence. This summer, security agencies have reached the official conclusion that there is no extremist master plan behind the attacks. "There is no evidence of nationwide networked or centrally controlled campaigns," says the Interior Ministry in Berlin of the crimes committed in recent months. But away from the spotlight, officials continue to look for possible right-wing terror cells and networks. "That is our biggest concern at the moment," says one high-ranking security official. "Were such cells to develop, it would be extremely dangerous." There are, in fact, mounting indications that many of the racist crimes were indeed part of a plan. "The continuity and number of attacks can't be explained except by assuming organized structures," says Fabian Virchow of the Working Unit Neo-Nazism at the University of Applied Sciences in Düsseldorf. The anti-foreigner fury found fertile soil in Heidenau. In a local election in May 2014, the NPD candidate Rico Rentzsch -- in whose name the August demonstration was registered -- got more votes than did the three center-left Social Democratic candidates combined. In European Parliament elections in 2014, the share of NPD votes in Swiss Saxony -- 5.7 percent -- was higher than anywhere else in Germany. Graphic: Votes for the neo-Nazi NPD in the eastern state of Saxony In Heidenau, small right-wing extremist groups kept appearing, one after the other: former skinheads, activists from right-wing organizations known as "Freier Kameradschaften," and hooligans, like those from the Dynamo Dresden fan club "Fist of the East." Eyewitnesses report that, on the days of the riots, there was frenetic activity in Haus Montag, a meeting point for right-wing extremists in the nearby town of Pirna. The building also houses the local NPD headquarters. The party may soon be facing proceedings to ban it, so it is understandable that it has denied having anything to do with the Heidenau rampage. The rioting only started after the end of the official demonstration, the party has been at pains to point out. The NPD also claims to reject all forms of violence in political debate. A survey among those involved in the riots may well have turned up a slightly different reality. And yet, despite days of rioting and several injuries in Heidenau, the police only made two arrests. By Wednesday of last week, Dresden prosecutors hadn't launched a single official investigation. Instead, the office held its annual hiking day -- in the hills of Swiss Saxony. Federal prosecutors have been quicker to respond and have launched an investigation into the official handling of the events in Heidenau. In addition, federal prosecutors have spent months collecting findings relating to other attacks in two separate investigations, one focused on arson attacks and the other looking into right-wing violent crimes, so as to be able to react quickly if needed. Prior to that, unknown perpetrators sprayed swastikas on a mosque. Not far from the burned-out hostel, police found a sticker from the "Identitarian Movement of Germany," a group known for its blatant hatred of foreigners. The group has no problem associating with those previously convicted of right-wing crimes and other big names in the extremist scene. In the Brandenburg Third Way "base," as the organization calls its regional offices, one of the functionaries is Maik Eminger, brother of André Eminger, who is currently on trial for aiding and abetting the NSU right-wing terror group. Roger Lewentz, interior minister of Rhineland-Palatinate, refers to the group as "spiritual arsonists." But be careful, the Third Way warns. "Use simple sentences. No overblown style. Local dialect is great!" Then comes a request: "Help us develop networked structures." Zick says that, after the discovery of the NSU right-wing terror cell in 2011, extremists were briefly paralyzed, but have now begun reorganizing themselves in small groups or parties and are eager to "show who has the power in the state." "The next level would be for the brown cells to completely isolate themselves and to build terrorist structures," he says. Such incidents make Zick even less understanding of the helpless reactions exhibited by security officials in the face of harassment of refugees and their supporters, as seen in recent months. "Hate speech in the Internet begets protests and protests beget extremism," says Zick. "But the agencies don't recognize that progression. They need to rethink their definitions of violence and aggression." Policymakers have a similar view of the situation and warn against an exaggerated institutional focus on violence-prone Islamism. Whereas state police forces currently have 384 potentially dangerous Islamists saved in a central database, there are only 16 right-wing extremists on the list. Government officials in Berlin say now would be a prime opportunity for Germany's domestic intelligence agency, the Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV), to win back trust lost as a result of its handling of the NSU investigation. Instead, says Petra Pau, the Left Party vice president of the federal parliament, the Bundestag, "they systematically play down the danger." It's a practice she describes as "grossly negligent." "I am reminded of the beginning of the 1990s, a time when not just the core NSU trio became socialized, but also a whole series of other violence-prone neo-Nazis," Pau says. This time around, at least, the significant increase in attacks on refugees has Germany's security apparatus on edge. One official said that conditions like those in the '90s, which saw deadly arson attacks on refugee housing in Mölln and Solingen, are no longer "a distant scenario." There are "structures that are intentionally escalating the situation," the official said. The initiative makes it look as though Interior Minister Thomas de Maizière is now interested in doing more to address the problem than he has thus far. After all, he has a far-reaching promise to live up to. In February 2014, he spoke in the Bundestag, Germany's parliament, about the NSU terror cell. "We have to do everything we can to ensure that everybody can live safely in our country," he said. "Naturally," he continued, "that also applies to refugees and asylum seekers." Firefighters in Nauen near Berlin work to put out a fire at a local gymnasium. The building, which was to be used as a hostel for asylum-seekers, was gutted in a fire that is believed to have been a deliberate arson attack conducted by far-right extremists. The attack on the gymnasium was one of many that have been perpetrated across Germany this year by extremists in response to a large surge in the number of refugees entering the country. The fire in Nauen was the 27th arson attack against an asylum-seekers' hostel in Germany since 2012 and the fifth within a single week. Here, opponents of a planned asylum-seekers' hostel in the eastern town of Freital in Saxony are seen on June 26. Freital is located in the Swiss Saxony region, which is a known hotbed of xenophobia, anti-immigrant and anti-refugee sentiment in Germany. As the smoke still smoldered in Nauen, officals in Germany began investigating more seriously whether there are links and deeper ties among far-right extremist groups in Germany. Many academics studying neo-Nazis believe there have to be and that the murderous National Socialist Underground terror cell was not an isolated phenomenon -- at least in terms of ideology. In April, arsonists set fire to a building in Tröglitz, a town in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt, that was being remodelled to house 40 refugees later in the spring. It became a symbol of the new wave of attacks and left many in Germany and also abroad wondering if the deadly xenophobia that plagued parts of Germany during the early 1990s had returned. The attacks are by no means isolated to the east. On August 24, arsonists in Weissach im Tal in the western state of Baden-Württemberg burned down a building that was to be used to accommodate asylum-seekers. On August 21, around 1,000 protesters marched to demonstrate against asylum-seekers currently being housed in a former hardware supply store in Heidenau. "Stop the asylum flood," their banner reads. The protests have been ongoing for almost a year now. At this November march in Berlin's Köpenick district, demonstraters brandish a sign reading, "We are the people, no to the hostel!" They are protesting the opening of refugee accommodations in the area. Senate committee looking into Hayden, Champion will not act until state reviews are done. A bipartisan Minnesota Senate ethics panel on Wednesday failed to resolve complaints against Democratic Sens. Jeff Hayden and Bobby Joe Champion for abuse of power. The committee did not dismiss the complaints, but indefinitely postponed future hearings until state agencies finish their reviews. Senate Republicans filed a complaint in October claiming that Hayden threatened the Minneapolis School District if it did not award a $375,000 grant to a community organization aimed at closing the achievement gap that has ties to his father. They also allege that Hayden misused federal money as a board member of Community Action of Minneapolis. Hayden did not testify at the hearing, instead letting his attorney Charles Nauen speak for him. In the past, Hayden has strongly denied that he threatened the district or improperly benefited from his role with Community Action. At the request of GOP senators, the school district submitted testimony from three school officials, including Superintendent Bernadeia Johnson. Johnson said that Hayden and Champion were "strong advocates" for Community Standards Initiative. CSI eventually received the grant money, but then canceled the contract after its leaders admitting they were not able to meet the requirements for the money. The committee also heard similar allegations against Champion, who emphatically denied making threats to the district. "I want to be clear I did not bully, threaten or force MPS to enter into a contract with CSI," Champion said. The committee chair, Sen. Sandra Pappas, DFL-St. Paul, postponed any action indefinitely. The committee had a three-hour debate over whether it should investigate Hayden's role in Community Action. The committee was divided evenly along party lines. The two DFL members, Pappas and Sen. Tony Lourey, DFL-Kerrick, did not want to investigate either complaint. The two GOP members, Sen. Michelle Fischbach, R-Paynesville, and Sen. Bill Ingebrigtsen, R-Alexandria, strongly argued for using the committee's investigative power. "We are not an investigatory body. I don't have a level of comfort to do an investigation," Pappas said. "If we just have a little patience, it'll all come out." The committee voted to defer action until after the state Department of Commerce and other agencies complete their investigations into Community Action. An audit released in August found that the agency's executives misspent nearly $800,000 in taxpayer money on trips, a celebrity cruise and other nonbusiness spending. Senate Republicans asked the agency to release documents obtained during the audit. Two representatives from the department said they cannot release the documents because they do not know if the documents should be public information. Last week, the Star Tribune obtained a receipt showing that Community Action paid for round-trip airline tickets to New York for Hayden and his wife, Terri. It was unclear whether Community Action paid for any of Hayden's other travel expenses. DHS auditors noted Hayden's flight among a long list of spending by the group that "did not have a valid business purpose." Ingebrigtsen directly asked Hayden if Community Action paid for his New York trip. "We are happy to answer that question once the investigation is complete," Nauen said. "Until then, it's unfair to my client." No Section (Assign Gallery and Videos here) No Section (Assign Gallery and Videos here) Peek inside homes for sale in the Twin Cities area After falling behind 17-0 at halftime and being dominated most of the game the Bulldogs may have locked up a spot in the College Football Playoff Imagine: if only the boys at your school could play on the football “There’s a place for women’s athletics: after 7 p.m as he legally barred girls from competing on a boys’ high school cross-country team even though there was no girls’ team: “Athletic competition builds character in our boys We do not need that kind of character in our girls.” Imagine that people believed women runners would be unable to bear children These are true examples from the world before 1972 chief program officer of the Women’s Sports Foun-dation She also remembers two boys being admitted to a college that had rejected her even though her test scores and grades were better who played in the 1940s All-American Girls Professional Baseball League recalls: “We weren’t allowed in the weight room—it was as bad as going to a pool hall.” facilities and encouragement went hand in hand with narrower opportunities in other areas; women became teachers and nurses Without coaches or practice times and subject to being teased or hassled when they tried or even wanted to play sports is it any wonder that so many girls did not see themselves as strong What jumpstarted a seismic shift in American life was a law Congress passed in 1972 known as Title IX Its text read: “No person in the United States shall or be subjected to discrimination under any educational program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.” In essence Title IX prohibits any and every institution that receives government money from practicing gender discrimination The statistics illustrate an important part of the transformation since the law went into effect fewer than 300,000 high school girls participated in athletics Today that number is close to three million with almost half of all female high school students on a team In 1972 about 16,000 young women participated in college athletics The number of women’s teams per campus has increased from an average of 2.5 before 1972 to 8.5 in 2006 “Title IX built a base for sports that led to the 1999 World Cup and women’s professional basketball—so many things that go beyond the traditional women’s sports of figure skating tennis and golf,” notes Snyder of the Women’s Sports Foundation “Once schools realized they had to open their doors to women and let them onto the playing fields sports with high participation numbers.” The Summer Olympics have also witnessed a sharp increase in the number of women athletes that began two decades ago 1,058 (or 16 percent) of 7,123 athletes in total were women that number rose to 4,746 (or 42 percent) of the total of 11,196 athletes “We’ve always said sports are opportunities for boys and men to benefit from fun And to network—your teammates are your future colleagues,” says Snyder “Lots of evidence demonstrates that girls also benefit Girls who participate in sports have less osteoporosis more likely to delay sexual activity till later more likely to have fewer sexual partners and less likely to use drugs and smoke.” Snyder concludes: “If you don’t play on a team where do you learn risk-taking in a safe environment Now girls have access to that training ground.” An analysis from the Department of Education backs this up. Its 1997 report Title IX: 25 Years of Progress noted that “the critical values learned from sports participation—including teamwork self-sacrifice and pride in accomplishment—are being brought to the workplace as women enter employment in greater numbers 80 percent of female managers of Fortune 500 companies have a sports background.” Note too that Title IX was not meant to apply exclusively to sports but was also intended to combat quotas that kept women out of law more than a quarter of men but less than a fifth of women completed college; that gap has disappeared Five times as many women receive medical degrees now as 35 years ago six times as many earn law degrees and almost twice as many are awarded doctoral degrees more educated and more prosperous nation because of the far-reaching effects of this legislation... What strikes me the most about the progress that has been achieved since Title IX was passed in 1972 is that there has been a sea change in our expectations of what women can achieve women have shown skeptics again and again that females are fully capable of being involved as successful and active participants in every realm of American life.” Bruce Rasmussen graduated from college in 1971 and began teaching in a small town in southern Iowa “What I found was that the girls were much more receptive to coaching The boys thought they knew it before they knew it but the girls were appreciative of any commitment and attention It was ‘we get to practice’ versus ‘we have to practice.’ It was an eye-opener.” Now director of athletics at Creighton University in Omaha Rasmussen says: “I see our female athletes have embraced and grown and learned from values such as attention to detail playing a role on a team and discipline just as much as males For years people believed in the value of athletics for what men can achieve If we believe athletics has a value beyond wins and losses then that value is there for female athletes as much as male Jean Hastings Ardell, author of Breaking Into Baseball: Women and the National Pastime puts it this way: “Title IX blew apart the old limitations for half the population of this country.” implementing such sweeping legislation caused plenty of confusion in cases of school athletics and also in regard to sexual harassment In 1997 a Supreme Court ruling sent a clear message that just offering women’s sports was not enough Educational institutions had to provide facilities “I don’t think the men who wrote the law envisioned that this is how it would turn out,” Snyder says One of the three ways the law is enforced is by proportionality—you must demonstrate that sports programs are offered to men and women in percentages equivalent to their enrollment “The men probably thought they would always have a big advantage because in 1972 only 35 percent of college undergrads were women it’s 57 percent.” (Compliance is also gauged by whether opportunities for women are increasing and whether the school satisfies the athletic interests and abilities of its female students Schools need to meet only one of the three criteria.) Title IX does not require any college to eliminate men’s teams in order to be compliant Adding women’s opportunities is not supposed to be done by taking them away from men last year more college participation opportunities were added for men than for women Schools drop or add sports for many reasons facilities or team travel may determine what can be offered Rasmussen came to Creighton as the women’s basketball coach in 1980 “We had a team but there were no scholarships and we get just as much priority in workout times.” Creighton is currently building a $40 million facility for women’s basketball and volleyball only a handful of women got athletic scholarships Donna de Varona may have won two gold medals in the 1964 Olympics but that did not mean she could garner a college swimming scholarship college women receive about 42 percent of college athletic scholarship dollars Much less is spent on women’s operating expenses recruiting costs and head coaching salaries according to the 2000-01 Gender Equality Study director of research for the Baseball Hall of Fame served on the Title IX Compliance Committee at the University of Northern Iowa when he was librarian there in 1994 When the committee circulated a draft report he says he was visited by one assistant athletic director who “tried to pressure us to write something different and they still didn’t know what to do with it They still were trying to keep the status quo.” “There were girls in Little League and Biddy Basketball but there was no prohibition against denigrating the skills or participation of females in sports It was very socially acceptable to consider women participants second-class It was expected that if you were a boy you’d get better times and fields I’m sorry to say I was one of those kids who had the general idea that sports were for boys and ‘you girls should go away and do your own thing.’ No one would go to a girls’ game in high school.” One anecdote from Marj Snyder illustrates the shift in attitude “When my sister was coaching her older daughter in basketball she took both girls to high school basketball games and taped women’s basketball That’s what Title IX did: It put pressure on schools to offer facilities and opportunities for girls,” concludes Dolly White then taught and coached from the 1940s through the 1990s “How do you know what you can do until you try?” Although single-sex schools are not bound by the provisions of Title IX great piece of legislation to protect women’s rights,” says Patricia McGuire who is in her 20th year as president of Trinity College Title IX is “one of the forces that contributed to decline in enrollment in women’s colleges.” Before Title IX only women’s colleges had gyms readily available to women we didn’t have to equalize our facilities.” “We saw it was hurting us—it was an excuse not to keep up A college that says it stands for women’s rights and advancements can’t take a pass We have to do the same as big universities to give equal opportunities.” In Trinity’s case that meant building its Center for Women and Girls in Sports which opened in 2002—the first new building on campus in 40 years sports in higher education drives perceptions of institutional liveliness and attractiveness,” McGuire adds “Being able to offer high-class sports has turned our enrollment around Women expect to have that and Title IX created that expectation.” Password reset instructions will be sent to your registered email address As a frequent reader of our website, you know how important America’s voice is in the conversation about the church and the world. 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Please contact us at members@americamedia.org with any questions How can scientists and humanities scholars use their expertise to promote change in society How do different types of knowledge relate to each other and what is their relevance for global challenges like the social and ecological crises These questions will be addressed in the 7th Environmental Humanities talk by Dr Nauen (Mundus Maris/ Quantitative Aquatics) Cornelia Nauen is a marine biologist who founded the non-profit association Mundus maris - Sciences and Arts for Sustainability an organization that promotes respectful dialogue between scientific It also explores the role of the arts in raising awareness for our current ecological problems Nauen and her colleagues collaborate intensively with small-scale fishing communities in the Global South The existence of these communities and the ecosystems they rely on is threatened mostly due to industrial overfishing by subsidies-dependent fishing fleets from Europe and East Asia Whether you’re looking for a spacious family home or a place with an easy commute here are the best suburbs and cities near Berlin By Victoria Pearce and large family homes are out of the question are some great hidden gems that offer affordable housing and more spacious living options these commuter towns have an easier (albeit slower) pace of life within easy reach of the action Discover the magic of Berlin’s suburbs by reading the following sections: Spotahome takes the hassle out of househunting by doing the hard work for you and book rental properties all from the comfort of your own home Take the stress out of househunting in Berlin with Spotahome Berlin is Germany’s vibrant capital Known for its tumultuous past, the city has since transformed itself into a global hub of creativity Given that the rental market in the capital has exploded in recent years, moving to the outskirts of the city might be a good option for those seeking a suitable home on a budget The small cities and charming villages near Berlin provide a great alternative to the dense inner-city housing offering more space for those seeking a home with a garden or a place for their growing family to enjoy Berlin’s excellent public transport network also makes it possible to commute into the city from dozens or even hundreds of kilometers away living in the suburbs allows residents to enjoy the best of both worlds Although property prices in the suburbs are lower than in the city they have also felt the pinch of an increasingly competitive housing market finding accommodation within budget can be a challenge – but not impossible There are several ways to find a place to live in the suburbs some people use a local estate agent (Makler) online property portals are also popular to find housing some online advertisements are listed as provisionsfreie (i.e. You can find rental accommodation on the following websites: When searching for properties to rent, it is important to keep in mind that scams do exist. Be cautious and vet advertisements and agents carefully, especially when you don’t speak German fluently or are contacting people online One of the big draws of the suburbs is the size of the homes You are much more likely to find houses with gardens or larger apartments in cities near Berlin Population growth has also resulted in the development of more apartment blocks across the region These can offer lower rents with close proximity to parks or nature reserves Similar to the rest of Germany, Berlin’s suburbia has a large percentage of renters. In 2023, more than half of the country’s population (52.4%) lived in rented accommodation This was the highest share in the European Union (EU) Although rental rates have increased as the region’s population grows rentals are still more affordable rentals in cities near Berlin than in the capital itself Rent in the suburbs can be separated into the following categories: If you compare these costs to those in Mitte where rents regularly exceed €1,900 for a similarly sized apartment you can see why many people choose to expand their housing search beyond the city limits For potential buyers in Germany, there’s both good news and bad news. After a decade-long house price boom, real estate prices are in freefall (2024) The housing market is struggling as higher mortgage interest rates and rising inflation have increased affordability constraints Conversely, Berlin is the most affordable city in Germany If you’re employed, you should be able to get a mortgage with no additional requirements – regardless of your nationality. That being said, while there are no restrictions for expats looking to purchase a home there is also no need to jump into it straight away buying property makes more sense if you are already familiar with the area or are moving to be close to family you might want to consider renting when you first arrive so that you can explore the different cities near Berlin you can be sure to buy property in a suburb where you will enjoy living for the long term Real estate guide: buying a house in Germany The German capital is entirely surrounded by the Brandenburg region That means that many villages and commuter cities near Berlin are part of the same government district Fortunately, public transport links are plentiful between Berlin and the suburbs outlined below commute time has a large impact on rental prices with the cheapest housing often being found where commutes are the longest Natural beauty is plentiful outside Berlin these areas tend to attract people who are drawn to nature or those seeking a quieter environment Although nightlife is harder to come by outside of Berlin are well-known for their events and cultural scene Keep reading for a closer look at some of the top cities near Berlin Well known for its many popular attractions, Bernau has several museums and is the host of the annual Hussite Festival (Hussitenfest) which celebrates the town’s medieval history Its fascinating past is still present in its impressive 8-meter-high defense walls that surround the town and its small alleyways that take visitors back in time only one original city gate – the Steintor – still remains and now serves as a local museum Bernau features a mix of modern high-rise housing estates and historic half-timbered buildings from the early 19th century Residents enjoy this scenic town for its quiet streets and pleasant neighborhoods Hohen Neuendorf is not an old town but a pleasant one This city near Berlin was developed as a commuter town in the early 20th century tranquil setting and easy access to the city center making this a popular choice for workers headed to an inner-city office every day Most of the housing in Hohen Neuendorf is relatively new Once home to the world’s first radio station Nauen is a quiet satellite in Berlin’s orbit Said to be one of the most beautiful in Brandenburg the old town is a popular choice for families who seek larger gardens and quiet streets With wind turbines scattered around the town’s edge Nauen is set near many areas of natural beauty Expats looking for social entertainment may want to look elsewhere This village does not have many cultural events or substantial nightlife Oranienburg’s pleasant streets hide the town’s dark past having been a concentration camp for both Nazis and Soviets Now a pretty city near Berlin, locals enjoy a pleasant and relaxed lifestyle. Tourists often visit the area for its memorials and the 350-year-old baroque Oranienburg Palace (Schloss Oranienburg) The former Prussian palace with its large open park is home to a museum and a cultural center Oranienburg is a good choice if you prefer a village setting and don’t blame a place for its historical past The capital of Brandenburg, Potsdam, is a tourist destination in its own right. The city near Berlin is home to several palaces, including Sanssouci Palace (Schloss Sanssouci) which was once the summer home of Frederick the Great (former King of Prussia) Potsdam has many businesses, including a major film studio and 30 research facilities. It is also home to the Berlin Brandenberg International School the historic town center dissolves into fairly typical Berlin suburbs With many cultural offerings within Potsdam’s borders you don’t necessarily have to head to the capital to socialize and find entertainment so it may not be the best option if you are looking to save money by living outside Berlin with low housing costs and a convivial atmosphere The satellite city was established 800 years ago and now has a population of 27,000 Rathenow is a sleepy area compared to Berlin The area is popular with families who appreciate having more space and access to nearby parks and lakes Strausberg offers authentic small-town German life within easy commuting distance of the capital this city near Berlin is located just 30 kilometers from the Polish border.Sports enthusiasts will particularly enjoy Strausberg because of its many sporting facilities and traditions thin town is a popular option for hybrid workers who want the price and quality of life from the countryside but still need to commute to the big city Teltow is located on the outskirts of Berlin This German suburb has followed the city through its many trials and tribulations and served as a border between West Berlin and East Germany and new developments continue to spring up to provide affordable housing for workers flocking to the German capital Its location provides easy access to higher education institutes in both Berlin and Potsdam Teltow primarily offers apartments and townhouses If you’re hoping for a single-family house the town does boast plenty of parks and outdoor spaces you can visit Developed as a vacation resort in the early 20th century This small town with a little over 21,000 inhabitants is located in a nature reserve between two lakes making it an ideal choice for those who love the outdoors a small compound was built nearby to house high-ranking officials of the East German government away from the rest of the population While the building has been out of use for a long time the natural beauty that drew officials to Wandlitz can still be found today The villages and cities near Berlin are all fairly safe and can be a good choice if you need more space or crave a quieter environment Reported crime rates are also generally lower than in the German capital, with the exception of: However, this does not necessarily mean that these areas are to be avoided. For example, Zeuthen is mostly made up of family homes with gardens, and the rents are typically affordable. The town is a short distance away from Berlin Mitte and has easy access to Schönefeld airport, making it a popular suburb for commuters. Whether you’re renting on a budget or buying a spacious family home, you’ll want to be sure you end up in a place that suits you best. It is important that you consider your housing requirements, budget, and commuting plans before you settle on an area. For example, if you know you need to work on-site in central Berlin most days per week, moving to a suburb may not make sense at all. On the other hand, if you work from home and bring family, trading in some of Berlin’s excitement for quieter suburban living could be the perfect fit. Here are a few tips to keep in mind when looking for a city near Berlin to call your home: Victoria is an American writer (and mom) living in the UK. Having previous experience as a lawyer, she focuses on local content for employment law and business culture articles. Fans of Apink‘s Naeun know that she is able to pull off any look, but at a recent event, she wowed them even more with this particular outfit. On March 4, Naeun was seen performing in a black and white outfit, which included a black blazer with silver button details, black shorts, and a white collared top with a cute ribbon detail. Fans were mesmerized by how effortlessly pretty Naeun looked. Here are more photos of Naeun and her cute outfit: Check out Naeun’s cute and playful outfit below: From head to toe, Naeun pulled off this look effortlessly. The little buttons on her jacket made it pop. Naeun made this simple outfit look even better. The white sleeves peeking out from the jacket were a nice touch. Fans couldn’t get enough of Naeun in this outfit. Need more Naeun? Check out this fancam of her in the outfit: The outfit looks even more amazing in motion in this fancam of “Mr. Chu”. The current talk of the football world is the altercation between Son Heung Min and Lee Kang In and the unfortunate results of the incident Lee Kang In (left) Son Heung Min (right) | Yonhap News Agency Both players were competing as part of the South Korean national team in the 2024 Asian Cup when a scuffle broke out during a team dinner centered around Lee wanting to play table tennis Son wanted the player to get an early rest during which Son Heung Min’s fingers were injured The Korean Football Association confirmed that this occurred Many believe his actions during the game ultimately led to the team’s loss in the semi-finals | Paris Saint-Germain Lee was born in 2001 and appeared on the Korean program Shoot Dori at six years old already showing a strong talent for the sport He joined a local team before the Spanish club Valencia scouted him for the youth academy at ten years old then relocated to Europe so Lee could attend as he was too young to be recruited technically | Valencia Lee debuted on Valencia B in 2017 he was selected to play for the South Korea U-20 team during the 2019 Fifa U-20 World Cup | Yonhap He currently plays for Paris Saint-Germain and the South Korean National team | Paris Saint-Germaine In his personal life, the footballer was linked to former April member and current actress Nauen in 2024 with The Fact reporting the two had been dating since 2023 The report alleged they had dates at her house or the national team’s dorms though netizens continued finding evidence PSG’s Lee Kang In And Former April Member Naeun’s Dating Rumor Reignited By New Allegations With how young he is, Lee likely has a long future and has definitely has attention on him after all the “drama” surrounding the South Korean national team!