Honduras: Escaping violence and poverty
Poverty, violence, and climate disasters drive mass migration from Honduras, leaving villages emptied of working-age...
Environmental documentaries
Lula’s return – A Brazil divided
Lula returns as Brazil’s president, facing deep polarization, lingering Bolsonarismo, and violent post-election...
Where’s our money? – The “Madgermanes” of Mozambique
In Maputo, the “Madgermanes” — former East German contract workers like Julio Faizal Lakha — still protest every...
Magical Moroccan weddings: Luxurious celebrations of tradition and status
Yousra and Othman’s Moroccan wedding in Fez unfolded like a fairytale: months of planning, souk treasures for the...
Globalization: Profits over people (2/2)
Globalization now deepens inequality, benefiting nations like China while leaving poorer countries and migrants behind.
Rave in Riyadh – Women and the bassline
Saudi women enter the music scene at MDLBeast festival, embracing new freedoms amid shifting social norms.
Rich and poor – The growing wealth gap in Germany
Germany’s wealth gap widens, with welfare recipients, middle-class families, and protesters demanding political...
Afghan musicians in exile
After fleeing Taliban repression, the Afghan Youth Orchestra rebuilt its life in exile in Braga, Portugal, where all...
Can trees stop climate change?
As climate change devastates forests worldwide, new approaches emerge: urban “tiny forests” pioneered by Stefan...
Can Lapland’s primeval forests be saved?
Northern Europe’s primeval forests face logging threats, but Sveaskog pledges more protection for Sami reindeer...
Jobs for employees with disabilities
Disabled workers in Germany seek better jobs beyond low-paid, monotonous sheltered workshops.
Scotland: Is the desire for independence growing?
Scotland faces economic hardship, fueling renewed independence calls, but a new referendum needs UK approval.
Who blew up the Nord Stream pipelines?
The Nord Stream pipeline sabotage of September 2022 remains unresolved: despite extensive investigations by German and...
Istanbul: Readying for a major earthquake
Istanbul sits atop the North Anatolian Fault, where experts warn a devastating 6–7 magnitude quake is inevitable. With...
The dirty business of beauty
Gemstone beauty trends fuel demand, but mining in Madagascar exposes harsh conditions for local workers.
India: Anti-Muslim hate music
Sandeep Acharya, a Hindutva pop star, draws huge audiences with Islamophobic songs linked to rallies and unrest.
Can innovative projects turn the tide on plastic litter in our seas?
Plastic pollution is flooding rivers and seas, but new solutions offer hope: Cologne’s KRAKE installs floating litter...
Trucking with long-haul driver Biggi – What does it take to drive long distances?
Brigitte “Biggi” Mosch has spent over 30 years behind the wheel of long‑haul trucks, crisscrossing from Tunisia to...