What Europe Must Not Forget: Lessons from a Veteran Activist
A veteran French activist revisits the struggles that shaped her political life—from the energy of May 1968 and the rise of feminist organising to anti-racist mobilisations, labour movements, and everyday acts of resistance. She reflect on what she and her friends fought for, what has changed, and what Europe risks forgetting today. This is the […]
In Paris, this women-run business showcases local flowers all year long
Mathilde, co-founder of a floral cooperative, talks about how she and her team are challenging the globalised flower industry by sourcing locally, working seasonally, and reconnecting floristry with land, growers, and community. From the difficulties of finding non-industrial flowers to the joy of collaborating with small producers across France, she shares why sustainability is not […]
A Day in the Life of Assyia, an influencer struggling with an eating disorder
At 14, Assyia weighed 80kg. At school, she was bullied by other students. This led to depression and her dropping out of school at age 15. In the midst of her depression, she began to lose weight, and those around her told her that she looked better. That’s when her eating disorder began. Today, Assyia […]
Living in a nightmare 13m2 apartment in Paris: from mould to rats and break-ins
Mona lives in a 13-square-meter apartment that has been declared unfit for living. The apartment, which was artificially created by the landlord, who divided a bigger space into smaller boxes to maximise rent, has poor insulation and ventilation. Since moving in, she has had to deal with mould in the bathroom and living room, rats […]
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 […]
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 […]
Meet the French skewer master
A few years ago, Samba started cooking kebabs on a barbecue in a stadium in the Paris suburbs. Now people come from all over France to sit down at his restaurant, Feu de bois, enjoy his cuisine and reapeat his famous slogan: “You eat, you cry.” The skewer master told his success story to @streetpress. […]
Three young boys’ summer in the Paris suburbs
Like forty percent of French people, Hyppolite, Wali, and Ib are not going on holiday. In the summer, they stay in their neighbourhood, Saint-Denis, north of Paris. They tell @streetpress how they spend their days away from the sandy beaches. @streetpress is a Sphera Network member and this story is part of our “Rural” series.
Afro-Greek rapper Negros Tou Moria uncovers hidden layers of Athens
Negros Tou Moria is an Afro-Greek rapper living in Athens. In his songs and through his lyrics he tells the story of his life as the son of African immigrants, facing injustice, racism and discrimination, his experience of making it as a musician of colour in Greece. Our partner @streetpress went into the streets of […]
Top Manta, a brand created by illegal street vendors in the streets of Barcelona
In Barcelona, undocumented street vendors have created their own clothing brand: Top Manta. From having to work illegally for years without residence permits, they now managed to set up a business, leave the streets and give a legal job to 200 people. This is their story. This is the second video of @streetpress series “Local […]
