A school in the forest
In one of the poorest counties in Hungary, families moving from Budapest to villages are changing the trend and instead of moving away and closing schools, they are trying to revitalize the village and organize alternative education. In Terény, a village of 400 people, located 90 km from Budapest, a “green” school with a progressive […]
The rise of alternative schools in Italy
Since the pandemic, the number of families in Italy that decide to put children in alternative schools has increased. “A Tutto Cielo” is one of those schools: an idea born from a group of parents and teachers who driven by common interests and values, decided to create an alternative to the traditional school system, inspired […]
Budapest rising: Hungarian left-wing resistance over repression
The trial of Italian teacher and activist Ilaria Salis, who was accused of attacking alleged neo-Nazis in Hungary, caused widespread worry across Europe. The case, which involved other international antifa militants, has been cited as a clear example of institutional repression against the antifascist movement in Hungary. While the government’s ties with the extreme right […]
How are dogs surviving during heatwaves?
There are currently around 350,000 dogs in Budapest, but the number is growing. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many adopted dogs to get out of the house and to combat loneliness. But between limited outdoor spaces and unbearable heat in the summer, life in the city can be tough for animals. Our partners @negynegynegy went to […]
Tenerife: the ecological struggles of a touristic island
Tenerife, an island of less than one million people receives around six million tourists yearly. This spring, the Spanish island made the headlines when activists organised demonstrations and hunger strikes to highlight the ecological problems their home is facing because of touristic activity. This is the second of three videos on the issue of overtourism […]
Patches of land: killing nature in the name of “development”
Across Europe, authorities are destroying ecosystems, forests and bodies of water, in the name of urban development and industrial projects. Polish journalist and photographer Daniel Petryczkiewicz goes to three places in Poland to witness this destruction first-hand. First destination — Sieradz, where part of the forest was cleared to build a road. Then — Ciechanów, […]
Activists for climate, and against the meat industry
In recent decades, the production of meat and the quantity of meat farms has grown in Spain. As a consequence, negative impacts on the territories can be felt more than ever. From farm waste to excessive fertilizer use, there are alarming signs that animal agriculture needs better regulation. In Retamoso de la Jara, a town […]
The real Life of Tidiane, after 42 surgeries
In 2018, Tidiane was hit by a car in his neighbourhood in Nanterre. He spent 4 years in hospital, undergoing 42 operations. After years of rehabilitation and home care, he has now scheduled a surgery to have part of his leg amputated. Here’s his story. @streetpress is a Sphera Network member and this story is […]
The legal struggle of asylum seekers in Italy
Instrumentalised by conservative governments across Europe, migrants coming to the continent are faced with a myriad of challenges from the moment they arrive. A Buon Diritto Onlus is an association that provides much-needed legal advice to refugees and immigrants who seek asylum in Italy. @Popagandagr travelled to Rome to get an inside look at […]
Managing the first vegan farm in Greece: the story of Nicole
Our partners @Popagandagr visited the first and only Vegan Farm/sanctuary in Greece, founded by Nicole, a vegan activist and lawyer. She started saving animals from slaughterhouses and wildfires, and soon those who had been severely injured (and of no “use” to their previous owners) found shelter on her farm. Today, she takes care of 150 […]
