Greece: the Sick Man of Europe?Fifteen years after its debt crisis, Greece still struggles with corruption, weak public services, mistrust,...
French Coal ComebackFrance’s coal plants are reopening amid the energy crisis, reviving fossil fuel use.
Turkey: A Village in RuinsGokcedere, 50 km from the quake’s epicentre, is devastated and depends on volunteer aid.
The Privilege of Sustainable ShoppingCheap “eco” chocolate, jeans, and coffee from discounters raise doubts of greenwashing rather than real...
Hydrogen Power: Miracle or Pipe Dream?Hydrogen is hailed as a clean alternative to gas and oil, powering buses and heating—but questions remain about its...
A World of WasteHumans produce 2 billion tons of waste yearly, recycling just 16%, while the rest pollutes and emits CO2.
Philippines: Child Rape OnlineAt 11, Diwa is among thousands of Filipino children abused online by foreign paedophiles—a crime little reported in...
Donbas: Journey through RuinsIn winter 2022, filmmaker Irina Semenovich documented voices of Donbass residents living under Russian annexation.
Dispatches from the UralsAnonymous Russian journalists visited a Urals town in 2022–23 to gauge locals’ views on their leaders.
Lebanon Without CedarsLebanon’s iconic cedar forests face threats from climate change and illegal logging amid national crisis.
Spaniards Turn Against BullfightingBullfighting, once central to Spain’s culture, is declining amid rising concern for animal welfare.
Myanmar: The Chin against the JuntaSince Myanmar’s 2021 coup, the Chin have armed themselves to defend their land, identity, and ideals against the...
Finland and Russia: The End of NeutralityFinland, the world’s happiest country, joins NATO amid its complex ties with Russia.
Romania and the War in UkraineRomania, in NATO since 2004 and the EU since 2007, became strategic after Russia’s invasion—hosting aid, refugees, and...
Turkey: The Children of HatayIn Antakya, children hit by the earthquake find joy again through games, workshops, and visiting theater troupes.
Togo’s Tramadol ProblemIn Togo and across Africa, black‑market tramadol in high doses fuels addiction as workers use it to fight fatigue.
Spain: A Country Held Back?Spain, EU’s second largest country, faces obstacles to its potential from lost Latin American influence, civil war...
China: The Rat TribeIn Beijing, soaring rents and low wages push residents into tiny underground bomb‑shelter rooms, forming a hidden...