Carnation Revolution in Portugal: the fight continues 50 years later
This year marked the 50th anniversary of April 25, 1974, the Carnation revolution that gave rise to democracy in Portugal. On the day, a large march to celebrate freedom ran along Lisbon’s main avenue. Sphera’s Portuguese partner @Geradorcultura spent the day with activists, historians and researchers to find out why half a century later thousands […]
Pregnancy and labour rights in Europe
Despite what the law says, there are still many cases of women getting fired because of pregnancy in Europe. Download the video
Locals in Barroso fight against Lithium mining
In the portuguese town of Covas do Barroso, local activists resist the development of Lithium mines. The extraction of Lithium – the so caleld white gold – is one of the most controversial consequences of the transformation of the European economy into a green economy. Download the video
The world of art vs. authoritarian politician in Europe
With a raise of authoritarian politicians in Europe, the cultural sector faces a wave of control and censorship Download the video
How the job market is affecting Europe’s youth mental health
European youth struggles with an unstable job market and lower wages, with dangerous consequences to their mental health and future. Download the video
Water crisis in Portugal
Recent studies shows that Portugal could face a severe shortage of water in the upcoming decades. How can the country tackle this problem and keep a productive and sustainable agriculture, responsible for 70% of the water consuption? Download the video
The lithium paradox in Europe
Despite it’s best intentions to use lithium as a key part of green energy, as rechargeable batteries for electric cars for example, the mining of such metal can bring devasting results for nature and farming populations. Download the video
Music helps young detainees in Portugal to increase self-confidence
A reportage from the juvenile prison in Leira, Portugal. A didactic coordinator and a young detainee share their views on the role of music and art in their daily lives. Download the video
Wage inequality between men and women
Facing a 200 years expectation to end inequality related to domestic obligations and the effect this has on women’s professional life, the difference between how much each gender make is still huge – 18,8 in a global average. Download the video
In Portugal, SEF dissapears with 1 million euros from migration funds
Portugal’s agency responsible for controlling the immigration on the country, SEF, disapeared with over a million euros in funds from the CE. Should the country deal with it internally or should Bruxels investigate what happened? Download the video
