But obviously, with Berlin's raising popularity, and the continuing arrival of (mostly young) people from all over the world to the city, proportions have shifted, certain quarters have become more expensive, and others are inundated with tourists, like Mitte.
A combative Mr Erdogan has opined that AK's legal woes will only raise its popularity.
It remains to be seen whether the second season will raise its popularity a deserved notch or two.
"Coming back will raise his popularity with that demographic, but in the 25-to-49 25-to-49 25-to-49as strong as ever.
These fears have helped raise the popularity of the ultranationalistic Kurdish ideology of the P.Y.D., said Omar Hossino, a Syrian-American researcher in Washington.
In 2004, the then-president of Fifa suggested that more revealing uniforms would "promote a more female aesthetic" and raise the popularity of women's soccer.
He's also an enthusiastic proponent of the tango, and has made efforts to raise its popularity in the US alongside his Argentinian girlfriend.
Her support for feminist causes and her authority in political circles that are still dominated by men have helped raise her popularity among women.
With elections in Parliament's upper house set for July, Mr. Koizumi may see a narrow window to raise his popularity with a dramatic move.
News of the assistance only came out long after the tax was announced and opposition to it had metastasized, and when finally revealed, did not raise the popularity by very much according to polls.
