Plastic pollution is out of control. What are we doing about it?
On average, we consume about 5g worth of microplastic a week. That’s the same as eating a credit card. We’ve all heard it: microplastic is everywhere, from ocean depths to human placenta. But what now? With the help of our guest expert, Enzo Favoino, Chair of the Scientific Committee of Zero Waste Europe, we talk […]
The Man Who Collects Dolls: a deeper meaning behind Barbie
Meet Stratos Bacalis, a designer whose lifelong passion for fashion dolls has grown into a collection of over 300 pieces. For him, Barbie dolls are more than just toys, they tell deeper stories about culture, design, and the evolution of women’s role in society. @Popagandagr is a Sphera Network member and this story is part […]
In Greece, climate change’s effects on the country’s economy are undeniable
As wildfires scorch forests and floods sweep through towns, Greece finds itself at the frontline of Europe’s climate crisis. In this video, locals in Athens share their daily struggles and climate activist and politician Petros S. Kokkalis explains how rapidly rising temperatures are reshaping Greece’s economy and society. For most countries in Europe, not just […]
Small gestures to make a big difference: the story of Velia, a volunteer helping refugees in Rome
In Rome, amid moonlit walks and community picnics, local activists are on a mission to strengthen the country’s solidarity with refugees. This short documentary follows Velia, a volunteer working with Refugees Welcome in the Italian capital, who’s convinced that small gestures can make a big difference. This is the first video in @elsaltotv ‘s series […]
The Budapest Trial: story of Ilaria Salis
When Italian teacher Ilaria Salis was arrested in Hungary and accused of attacking neo-Nazis, her case sparked outrage across Europe. Our partners @streetpress met her in Strasbourg to talk about her trial, prison abuse, political manipulation, and the growing crackdown on anti-fascist movements under Viktor Orbán’s government. This shortdoc is also part of our “Stories […]
Sphera Hotline: How are European cities adapting to the changing temperatures?
With heatwaves in European cities getting worse and longer every year, and the numbers of climate-related deaths on the rise, what are local authorities actually doing to deal with them? And is it actually possible to adapt to these new conditions? With the help of researcher Theodore Keeping, we try to answer this question. In […]
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Russia: Exiled Journalists Against Repression
Freedom of press is a value that’s taken for granted in many European countries. Yet, with every year that passes, the Reporters Without Borders’ Press Freedom index goes redder and redder. In parts of Europe, independent journalists have to risk their lives, and the safety of their families, to continue doing their jobs. Most of […]
In France, a group of young women tells a different history of Paris
Feminists in the City is a French organisation that has been organising feminist-themed walking tours in Paris and other cities since 2018. These tours offer an alternative way of experiencing the city: not through monuments to generals and kings, but through street art, literature, memories, and places of protest. Participants explore the history of Paris […]
From inclusion to pride: in Greece, an organisation is changing the future of Roma children
In this short documentary, young Roma leaders from an organisation Faros tou Kosmou (Lighthouse of the World) share what it means to grow up proud of their culture while working for equality and inclusion. Through stories of family, education, and community, they challenge stereotypes and highlight the power of Roma identity, reshaping the narrative for […]
A Safe Space for Women Migrants: Inside Fem Book Club Poland
Fem Book Club is a migrant-run initiative in Poland for women and queer people facing cultural and language barriers. More than a book club, it’s a space to read together, share stories, discover diverse authors, and build connections. Through meetings, workshops, and performances, it uses literature as a tool for integration, belonging, and amplifying marginalised […]
