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Ireland: “Brexit is crazy”

British politics make Brexit a soap opera – and the whole world is watching. Like many observers, journalist Ina Verstl is shocked that the irish border issue hardly plays a role. A separation between Ireland and Northern Ireland could trigger a new era of violence. A journey around a torn land.

Ebola und andere Katastrophen – Alltag in Goma

Im Kongo ist Ebola 1976 weltweit zum ersten Mal entdeckt worden. Seither hat das Land ein halbes Dutzend Epidemien erlebt und meistens schnell in den Griff bekommen. Die Menschen haben sich daran gewöhnt mit der Seuche zu leben. Szenen aus dem Alltag in Goma…

Ukraine – The article that never got written

When Ina Verstl went to visit the Ukraine last autumn to research its beer market, her journey takes an unexpected turn. The journalist finds a torn country heading towards civil war and is confronted with her ​​family’s history. The result is a report in which beer plays only a minor role.