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Eid in Marseille: a community celebration

A quarter of Marseille’s population is Muslim. So what happens in the city when Eid, the most important Muslim holiday

April 10, 2026

Voices from the Margins

Today, many roma communities still live in segregated settlements in Hungary—where poverty, lack of opportunity, and systemic neglect shape entire

April 8, 2026

Why softball annoys the right in Spain

Softball’s a really popular sport in Latin America, but not so many people in Spain know about it. It’s often

April 8, 2026

Hungary’s Elections: The Generational Breaking Point

The 2026 Hungarian elections will be the first time a generation born and raised during the Fidesz and Viktor Orbán

April 2, 2026

Jesus of Naples. Can art be created using AI?

What if Jesus appeared in today’s world—right in the streets of Naples? This video explores the viral, AI-generated reels created

March 31, 2026

La Rose de Tunis: how pastry-making traditions spread from North Africa to Paris.

It all began as a small shop in Paris’s 18th arrondissement. Thirty-five years later, La Rose de Tunis remains a

March 30, 2026

Punk music in Poland: how to rage against the world

In Poland, raw, guitar-driven music and small, independent scenes are making a comeback. At Warsaw’s Klub Chmury, we explore what

March 24, 2026

Came by chance, stayed by choice. The story of Hin, a Hong Kong artist in Athens.

Him is a multidisciplinary artist originally from Hong Kong, now living in Athens. In this video, he recounts his personal

March 19, 2026

Call for illustrators

Good news: at Sphera we’re looking for illustrators from all over Europe to contribute to our newsletter In Vivo. In

February 20, 2026

How safe spaces for everyone can change nightlife

Can an inclusive and safe space be guaranteed for everyone, even in nightclubs? According to Unisono, a Milan-based association that

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