Rethinking Flowers: Sustainable Floristry in Seville
A group of young enthusiastic florists is on a mission to transform Seville’s flower scene by prioritising local growers, seasonal blooms, and environmentally responsible practices. Their decision comes from the problems created by the global flower industry—from long supply chains to waste and chemical use. Instead, they choose to work with local, small-scale producers, making […]
Spanish influencers on a mission to change the way we use internet
Pantube is an online and in-person space where diverse content creators develop strategies to combat media hegemony and hate speech on social media. Pantube is also an independent, horizontal, collaborative, mutual aid organisation, with anti-fascist, anti-capitalist, feminist-trans-inclusive, and decolonial principles. And over time, they also became a group of friends. In their meeting, they try […]
The last fight of Perucha, Spain’s cycling legend
Domingo Perucha is an institution of Spanish cycling. Some of the world’s most iconic bicycles have passed through his hands. His story is rooted in the 20th century: postwar, hunger, and hard work. Now, Perucha (as he is known throughout Madrid) faces the last escape of his life: the Community of Madrid wants to evict […]
Fight for housing: in Spain, tenants against a corporation
In a housing block on Martín Muñoz Street in Las Posadas (Vallecas) are up against the investment fund Nestar-Azora over rent increases through hidden loopholes in contracts. After more than a year of fighting, they won the case. This inspiring story demonstrates not only the power of social mobilisation, but also the importance of defending […]
Data is not free for the environment: technology and climate change
In arid and climate-stressed Spain, one of the groups calling for a moratorium on new data centres calls itself Tu Nube Seca Mi Río – Spanish for “your cloud is drying my river”. In recent years, Spain has become a leading destination for tech giants to set up their data centres in Europe. Madrid even […]
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 […]
Small gestures to make a big difference: the story of Velia, a volunteer helping refugees in Rome
In Rome, amid moonlit walks and community picnics, local activists are on a mission to strengthen the country’s solidarity with refugees. This short documentary follows Velia, a volunteer working with Refugees Welcome in the Italian capital, who’s convinced that small gestures can make a big difference. This is the first video in @elsaltotv ‘s series […]
In this town near Madrid, a feminist book club is a space of sharing and community
In a town near Madrid, a group of women meet to talk about books by female authors. More than a book club, these meetings are a chance to talk, share, discuss issues global and personal, and, over time, form a community. For their series about books and people around Europe, our partners @KrytykaPolitycznaTV went to […]
In a Spanish village, a rural cinema fosters community
Fresnedillas de la Oliva is a town with less than 2,000 inhabitants near Madrid, but for months now has been a film set. A cooperative brought the idea of filming a horror short to this municipality, involving all the inhabitants as cast members. Caterina Rimelli and Nino Morante, the scriptwriters, aim to foster community through […]
In Spain, two men are using technology to fight depopulation
“Depopulation is a reality, and its inhabitants are aging, forgotten amid global laws far removed from the needs of small people living in small places.” These are the words of Alberto Crespo, an artist and professor at the Soria School of Art. He creates artistic projects using technological tools. His aim: to showcase the problem […]
