Between occupation and patriarchy: the story of Natali Shaheen
Natali Shaheen, born in Jerusalem in 1994, started playing football at the age of six. “I didn’t care if I was the only child who wanted to play football. And right from the start, I had no doubts in choosing the role: I liked to score goals” — she says. But to train, she always […]
In Milan, young professionals find new ways of finding their community, offline
How do you deal with loneliness and the chaos of living in a big city? Where can you find a place to hang out, offline, and feel at home? Burraco Milano is a non-profit founded by a group of young people in their 30s with the idea of building a community and giving a space […]
In Naples, locals protect their city from turning into a playground for tourists
Nives Monda is the owner and chef of La Taverna a Santa Chiara, a trattoria known for its dedication to local produce and slow cooking, located in the heart of Naples. It is one of the few remaining historic restaurants in a city that, in recent years, has been grappling with the challenges of mass […]
In Italy, youth fights for the right to disconnect
L’asSociata is a group of workers, students, and young people from Rome who launched the campaign “Work then Disconnect” to introduce the right to disconnect in Italy, similar to what has been done in France. The bill would prevent employers from contacting employees outside working hours if passed. @vdnews_ita spoke to some young people in […]
From digital nomad to living in a small town in Tuscany: an influencer’s path to sustainability
32-year-old Alice Pomiato is an Italian influencer. After several years travelling the world, from Australia and New Zealand to Asia, she has gradually slowed down her pace, drifting towards a more conscious lifestyle. Today, she calls herself a “retired digital nomad”. She lives in a small, almost depopulated area in northern Tuscany, follows a vegan […]
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 […]
