Why IS remains a threat
Northern Syria remains volatile: prisons and camps hold thousands of former IS fighters and their families, raising...
Environmental documentaries
Spain – Water scarcity in a vacation paradise
Spain’s 2023 drought exposed deep tensions: Catalonia imposed strict water‑saving rules amid record heat, while...
The remote archipelago of Svalbard
Svalbard’s visa-free Arctic attracts global settlers, but harsh conditions, no social services, and reliance on...
Parenting while blind
7-year-old Mila, daughter of blind parents, balances independence with the need for a normal childhood.
How do siblings shape our character?
Sibling relationships shape us in complex ways: therapist Jürg Frick highlights gender, age gaps and upbringing as key...
Robots to the rescue – High-Tech helpers
Smart technology is saving lives and tackling tough jobs: Tom Plümmer’s Wingcopter drones deliver vital medicines to...
The melting ice of the Arctic (2/2)
An ice-free Arctic raises climate fears but offers new trade, resources, and tourism opportunities.
Niger: Breaking free from violence and crime
In Niger’s Zinder, youth struggle to escape gangs, poverty, and violence, revealing deep scars and lost opportunities.
A beauty salon for everyone in Leipzig
Leipzig’s “Grand Beauty” salon uses hair, make‑up, and manicure services to challenge xenophobia, with refugees and...
Fighting your parents over your career choices
Generational clashes over careers highlight shifting values: Alyssa in California pursues boxing against her parents’...
Afghanistan – A new hand for Abdul
Afghan boy Abdul, maimed by a bomb, comes to Germany for treatment as healthcare collapses under Taliban rule.
The threat of avalanches – Making Austria’s slopes safe
Austria’s “avalanche blasters” trigger controlled slides to protect ski resorts, preventing deadly disasters like...
Migrants facing German bureaucracy
Germany’s bureaucracy poses hurdles for migrants: Cuban Yairan Montejo struggles with yearly residence permit...
Kyiv’s techno scene and Russia’s war
Born from Kyiv’s techno scene, the “Repair Together” initiative blends music and reconstruction, drawing global...
Russia’s forests under threat
Russia’s taiga, a vital oxygen source, is threatened by logging, mining, and oil pollution.
Globalization: Winners and losers in world trade (1/2)
Globalization no longer guarantees growth, leaving poorer nations excluded from markets and migration benefits.
Iraq’s forgotten children – The scrap collectors of Mosul
In war‑scarred Mosul, three boys — Razzan, Hameed, and Maher — scavenge daily for scrap amid rubble and hidden...
#MeToo in Bollywood
Five years after #MeToo shook Bollywood, few cases have reached court, and whistle‑blowers often paid a heavier price...