The Battle of Berlin -  People, Courts and a Bunch of Billionaires

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Greece Without the Greeks - When the Vultures Grabbed Athens

After more than a decade of austerity measures, recession, and unemployment, Athens has seen a big shift in the makeup of homeownership, a shift that comes at the expense of residents and that benefits big business. In a country where homeownership has historically been high, ...

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Winning Back Beirut - Fighting Corruption + Commodification

In the wake of the Lebanese civil war, post-war reconstruction was built around the idea that the market would fix everything. But as investors flocked into Beirut the cost of housing skyrocketed, pushing long-time residents out of the city they had fought for. Over time, arch ...

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