We spent our first day in Berlin literally walking through German history: from our hotel at Alexanderplatz passing the remains of the GDR’s "Palace of the Republic" across the Museum Island and the Memorial for the Victims of...

“Can I smoke inside the ship?” asked the Foreign Minister. It didn’t take the cook of the Elizabeth more than 8 seconds to reply: “Of course”. Frank-Walter Steinmeier took out a pack of Marlboro red, picked a cigarette and...

Israel's 60th birthday: Since Sunday, July 13, thirteen young Israelis and the same number of young Germans have been jointly sailing a ship across the Baltic Sea, getting to know each other, and talking frankly about the past...

Israel's 60th birthday: Since Sunday July 13, thirteen young Israelis and the same number of young Germans have been jointly sailing a ship across the Baltic Sea, getting to know each other, and talking frankly about the past and...

Gale force 6 and very rough waters – this day brought on the feared bouts of seasickness. Gradually, people were dropping out of our discussion, longing for fresh air.