Author Archives: Andreas Moser

About Andreas Moser

I am a lawyer in Germany, with a focus on international family law, migration and citizenship law, as well as constitutional law. My other interests include long walks, train rides, hitchhiking, history, and writing stories.

Selfie Statue

Posted on 2017-02-24 by Andreas Moser

I found this selfie-taking statue in La Paz, Bolivia.

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6% or 7% – but definitely too many

Posted on 2017-02-23 by Andreas Moser

The film Spotlight cited a study by Richard Sipe, according to which at least 6% of all Catholic priests are pedophiles and actively practice their “passion”. This was confirmed by the research of the Boston Globe. In my film review, I posed the … Continue reading →

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Random Thoughts (8)

Posted on 2017-02-22 by Andreas Moser

I don’t understand why supermarkets, all around the world, by the way, are trying to force me to use a metal instrument when I want to buy some bread. You remember my article about the longest possible train journey and … Continue reading →

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A Very Short History of Lithuania

Posted on 2017-02-21 by Andreas Moser

One of the reasons behind my move to Lithuania was that it is a perfect case study of 20th century European history, with its independence between the two World Wars, then the occupation by the Soviet Union, by Nazi Germany, … Continue reading →

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Democracy in Bolivia

Posted on 2017-02-21 by Andreas Moser

It’s still there, but … (Photograped in La Paz on the anniversary of the 2016 constitutional referendum.) Links: More about Bolivia and about politics.

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The Lazy People of Malta

Posted on 2017-02-20 by Andreas Moser

In the most complete study yet of physical activity, covering 122 countries, the people of Malta turned out to be the laziest people in the world. 72% of Maltese don’t get enough exercise, for which they would only need to … Continue reading →

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No liability for intergalactic struggle

Posted on 2017-02-20 by Andreas Moser

When I do legal translations, I often wonder if anyone will ever read all the terms and conditions and privacy policies that I translate. Probably not. Even I as a lawyer don’t read them very often. That brings up the … Continue reading →

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Easily Confused (63) Politicians and Science

Posted on 2017-02-19 by Andreas Moser

Donald Trump: Justin Trudeau: What a difference an education makes.

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Pardon me!

Posted on 2017-02-19 by Andreas Moser

When laws change, people who were once convicted as criminals are (sometimes) pardoned. We often find that just and necessary, like in the case of those convicted of homosexual acts when this was still a crime (which isn’t all that … Continue reading →

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After the Rain

Posted on 2017-02-18 by Andreas Moser

On my way back by bicycle from Europos Parkas to Vilnius, I first got lost (just a tiny bit) and then got caught up in the rain. By the time I had reached a patch of forest to seek shelter, … Continue reading →

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