Punk music in Poland: how to rage against the world
In Poland, raw, guitar-driven music and small, independent scenes are making a comeback. At Warsaw’s Klub Chmury, we explore what punk means to today’s younger generation—is it merely an aesthetic choice, or does it still serve as a means of expressing frustration, uncertainty and instability? @krytykapolityczna talked to the band Generacja Destrukcji about their debut […]
Why is Generation Z drinking less alcohol?
For years, alcohol has been seen as an almost mandatory part of “growing up”: parties, nights out with friends, evenings that feel like they can’t even start without a drink. But something is slowly changing. Whether it’s because of trends, a growing awareness of the harming effects of alcohol, or simply because it’s getting expensive, […]
Should children be on Instagram?
In the age of social media, more and more parents are documenting their children’s lives online, from their first steps to their successes at school. However, this trend, known as sharenting, is raising more and more questions: where does sharing joy end and violating a child’s privacy begin? Some parents post photos and videos almost […]
More than just a family business: A Life Told in Flowers
Having a flower shop, sometimes, is more than just managing a family business. In this intimate portrait, a young florist from Poland revisits the childhood memories, family losses, and quiet moments that shaped their lifelong relationship with flowers. She tells the story of how through generations of her family, arranging bouquets became both a craft […]
In Warsaw, every school year students face a nearly impossible challenge
Every year, prospective students face the same decision: should they look for a flat, apply for a dormitory, or live with their parents (which is not always an option). Finding affordable housing in Warsaw is becoming close to impossible. Altogether, the five major public universities in Warsaw provide over 10,500 dormitory spots. This is still […]
The Woman Who Changed Poland’s LGBTQ Movement: Anna Grodzka
Anna Grodzka is Poland’s first openly transgender Member of Parliament and a well-known activist. In a conversation with a young activist, she talks about her journey through decades of struggle, courage, and transformation, and the work she continues to do — since there’s still activism to be done. This is the second video in @elsaltotv […]
In Italy, readers unite in a buying flashmob to support independent bookshops
In 2024, a movement called “Svuota la vetrina” (“Empty the Shop Window”) emerged in Italy, where readers buy out the entire shop display window of local bookstores as a symbolic and literal act of support for reading culture. The initiative began with a €10,000 purchase in Milan. Similar actions soon followed in over 38 bookstores […]
The First Multilingual Library and Cultural Center in Greece
“We Need Books” in the Kypseli neighbourhood of Athens is the first multilingual library and cultural center in Greece. It has gathered more than 14,000 books in 60 languages, including publications and educational materials designed for migrants and refugees. It is not only a library but also a space for meetings, workshops, language lessons, and […]
In Hungary, the government is doing its best to censor LGBTQi+ books
What happens when a book becomes dangerous to decision makers? In Hungary, in 2025, there’s no need to imagine, it’s the reality. This is the result of Hungary’s 2021 Child Protection Act, which prohibits the presentation of homosexual content to minors in the media, including television, films, advertisements and literature. As a result, buying a […]
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 […]
