The Grand Couturier of Paris

In Good Shape talks with Dr. Tom Bschor from Berlin's Schlosspark Clinic about obsessive-compulsive disorder. The psychiatric expert treats patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder. He explains what triggers the condition and the best available...

Mercedes AMG presents a new super-compact-sports car, the A45. The 2.0-liter 4-cylinder turbocharged engine is newly developed in two versions with 285 or 310 kW outputs. We tested the more powerful one, the A45 S 4Matic+.

British carmaker MINI presents the new John Cooper Works Clubman with an impressively powerful engine. The now compulsory gasoline particulate filter requires changes to engines, inspiring MINI to build their biggest powerhouse yet.

Audi presents its newly facelifted Audi Q7. An impressive design with SUV-features, dynamic driving qualities and modern technology help the Q7 surpass its predecessor. The new Audi Q7 was built to excel in both comfort and performance.

We discuss global trade and sanctions with Frank Sportolari, head of UPS Germany and president of the American Chamber of Commerce in Germany

It can be easier to get people to do what you want not by threatening sanctions but through persuasion. Nudge theory is about influencing decision-making through positive reinforcement and indirect suggestions. It is popular in behavioral economics.

The EU grants Least Developed Countries duty-free access to its market under the Everything But Arms scheme. Cambodia is among those nations. But the EU is concerned about human rights and democracy there and is reviewing its preferential trade st...

Parents withhold benefits from kids to teach them a lesson; states and international bodies do the same with other states. What do such sanctions amount to and do they work?

In 2014 Russia annexed Crimea. The European Union imposed trade and finance sanctions in response. They have not caused Vladimir Putin to change his ways; they have, however, hit the exports of German engineering companies and Russian farmers.

Ugly sandals are this summer's big footwear trend. They feature chunky soles, a wide footbed and practical velcro closures. Are they beautiful or awful?

A trip from Mexico City, to Teotihuacan and Puebla.

Manuel Jesus Costela has invited us to Granada in Spain, to show us the most exciting attractions his hometown has to offer.

Bolivia has the world's lowest minimum age for child labor. Children there can work legally for themselves or their families. Once they hit 12, they can work for others. It's estimated that there are around 850,000 child laborers.

When they began building the Berlin Wall, Hartmut Richter knew he had to escape. In the 28 years that the Berlin Wall divided the city, at least 136 people were killed trying to get to West Berlin. Richter risked his life and went on to help more ...

It is among the cleanest cities in India and wants to regain its title as the cleanest. Trash is sorted, and it's collected on a regular basis. The municipality operates a recycling facility. Ragpickers are recruited to join the sanitation workforce.

Mariendonk Abbey is home to 27 nuns. Most are old. There is only one novice. The community has to support itself, but without fresh blood things are getting difficult.

Shortages occur in socialist planned economies and in capitalist societies. One theoretician of shortages is Janos Kornai.

We meet German YouTube star Alexibexi. He is a role model for many youngsters, earning big bucks with his videos. Schoolkids dream of such a career, and the advertising industry sees there is money to be made here.

Japanese society is still largely governed by traditional assumptions. Asuka Otani is challenging those attitudes with gender neutral underwear. We meet the young entrepreneur.

Electricians, bakers and other skilled tradespeople are adapting to the modern world. That means mastering lots of hi-tech. 3D printing, for example, is set to revolutionise saddle-making! Apprentices can be way ahead of their employers.

The construction industry is booming in Germany. Skilled tradespeople - electricians, plumbers, plasterers and the like - are in short supply, especially in the big cities. MADE checks out a construction site.

The country has the world's largest oil reserves but is in economic free fall and political crisis. We explore the reasons for the chaos that has caused millions of citizens to flee.

Waldemar Zeiler is the epitome of Generation Y entrepreneurship. His colleagues work when they want to and take many decisions themselves. He says change begins with business; he's brought some young movers and shakers together in Berlin.

Educated, independent-minded and determined - members of Generation Y are reshaping the world of work. For one thing, they have to explain the digital economy to aging bosses.