Unpaid internships undermine the future of Italian youth
In March the European Commission revealed a proposal for directive and recommendation to regulate the EU internship legislation. Long-awaited, the move sets a way to enforce the interns’ rights but does not specifically ban unpaid internships. In Italy, internships are one of the main ways to enter the work market, but most remain unpaid, which […]
Amine, a 20-year-old European Election Candidate Marseille who wants to change his city
Amine Kessaci, a 20-year-old from Marseille, grew up in the northern districts of the city, in the heart of the 13th arrondissement. A law student and founder of an association, he works to combat discrimination and improve living conditions in his neighbourhood. Following the tragic death of his brother in a gang-related incident, Amine doubled […]
In Spain, feminists mobilise to ask Europe for guarantees for abortion #myvoicemychoice
In the upcoming European Elections, many things are unclear, among which is the future of the sexual and reproductive rights of women in the countries of the Union. To see how things were looking in Spain,@elsaltotv followed Cristina Fallarás, a renowned journalist and writer. Since February of this year, her house has become the centre […]
Poland: what about voter turnout in the European Elections?
Voter turnout is a huge factor in every election. In Poland, European Parliament elections saw a 20.9% turnout in 2004, 24.55% in 2009, 23.83% in 2014, and a record 45.68% in 2019. In November 2023, a staggering 75% of the population voted in the national elections. Campaigns by feminist movements and social organizations encouraging people […]
What does the “dream Europe” look like from the streets of Budapest?
In Budapest, @negynegynegy went out into the city to ask people about the upcoming European elections, and whether they intend to vote. They asked people to describe their “dream Europe”. So what does it look like? @negynegynegy is a Sphera Network member and this story is part of our “European Elections” series.
In Greece, a young politicians, demands climate justice in Europe
Christos Vrettos is the youngest candidate for “Kosmos” the new Green party in Greece and aims to highlight the climate crisis. For him, it’s not just another problem among others, but the key issue to be solved. Vrettos believes that inflation, the housing crisis, and public health issues need to be tackled all together. @Popagandagr […]
Resilient culture: a space of struggle for the Palestinian diaspora
Art and culture are a way of keeping people’s identities and memories alive. But in times of war, art is also a form of resistance and a way of maintaining links with one’s own history and land. @elsaltotv tell the stories of Motasem and Nico, Rawan and Zuri, Mariam and Said — artists, musicians and […]
Uncovering abandoned cities in Italy
“Urbex” is short for “urban exploration” which means exploring, often infiltrating abandoned places unknown to most people. The aim of urbex enthusiasts is to reveal the hidden cultural heritage of a country, sharing forgotten stories. @vdnews_ita went to the ghost town of Consonno near Milan, to follow a 23-year-old urbex Vasco. The village was demolished […]
Mini-Dubai in the centre of Budapest
For thirty years, the area around Rákosrendező has been touted as the most valuable undeveloped area in the city. Now, the government wants to use $10 billion to build a mini-Dubai in the area, with Europe’s tallest skyscraper. But the project encountered strong pushback from activists and the mayor himself. @negynegynegy went to investigate.
Ballroom in Athens: a safe haven for Greece’s queer community
In February 2024, Greece made history by becoming the first Orthodox-majority country to legalise same-sex marriage. Still, many activists continue to describe the country as very conservative, LGBTQI-phobic, and sexist. Greek society remains divided on parenthood and the recognition of transgender identities, and the few rights gained on paper do not reflect the reality, amidst […]
