Persecuted for being a woman: the story of Iranian actress Sadaf Baghbani
Sadaf Baghbani is a young Iranian actress. Back in her home country, she fought for women’s rights until she could, especially after the brutal death of Mahsa Amini. Once, during a protest, she was shot 150 times with a pellet gun. She still bears the scars today. Recently, Sadaf moved to Italy, the only country […]
In Bologna, Italy, students are demanding better studying conditions
Almost 70% of university students in Italy live with their parents, compared with the EU average of 17%, according to a Eurostat report. From high rent to unpaid internships, Italian students are protesting and demanding better rights, similar to their counterparts in Poland. On assignment for @KrytykaPolitycznaTV two students from Poland went to Bologna to […]
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 […]
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 […]
Italy’s first centre for horses saved from abuse and slaughterhouses
Sonny Richichi first made contact with horses when he enrolled in a riding course when he was 25. But with time he realised that horses are neither a tool nor a pastime, even though culturally, horses are the most exploited and least protected animals in Italy. Sonny therefore gave up everything and founded Italian Horse […]
Venice, a city crippled by crowds. Overtourism in Europe series
Venice is one of Europe’s most popular tourist destinations. In 2023, the city of 51 thousand residents welcomed roughly 5.7 million visitors. The city’s local government has recently introduced a tourist tax, which has to be paid by those travelling at peak times and weekends. While the local government is hopeful it will fix the […]
Metamorphosis: Meta’s story
Erjugen Meta is an Albanian man based in Milan, who spent almost twenty years in prison. Today, thanks to the classes he took while he was behind bars, he’s a luthier, earning a living by making musical instruments. His story is more unique than common. According to Antigone, the Italian jail observer association, in 2023 […]
Dreaming of Europe: Georgians in Naples
“We want to have the same rights that other young people have”, says a young woman sitting in her kitchen in Naples. She and many of her friends have to go years without seeing their families because of the long wait for the documents and struggle to find a job in which they can thrive. […]
Motherhood and Body: Martina and Sara’s Journey
Martina and Sara had tried to have a baby many times, without success. Finally, they managed to conceive Zeno: Sara had her eggs implanted in Martina’s uterus so both of their bodies participated in the pregnancy. But pregnancy is not easy and often leaves marks on the body, especially for couples that use IVF. Our […]