Category: Cross-Border Journalism
Santander’s Bay at risk of being swallowed by the sea
The Bay of Santander is so enchanting that Jorge Sepúlveda, a famous bolero singer, even wrote a...
Moldova in the Dark
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Santander’s Bay at risk of being swallowed by the sea
The Bay of Santander is so enchanting that Jorge Sepúlveda, a famous bolero singer, even wrote a...
Moldova in the Dark
Video is below the poster....
The experience of a lifetime studying abroad: or not, if you’re Asian that is
During the pandemic there was a surge in Asian hate, and hate crimes. In some cities in the UK Asian hate crimes almost tripled. Considering the fact that the UK has mostly Asian international students, how do these students experience the UK after this Asian hate surge?
Anti-Jewish Hatred report might bring much needed change
Anti-Jewish Hatred; renewing the commitment on tackling Anti-Jewish Hatred in 2023. It was a report published by Lord Mann and describes exactly what the front pages says. It was reported to the house of commons and makes it painstakingly clear that things need to change.
Germany leaves small businesses to suffer this Christmas
As the air chills and daylight dwindles, Berlin’s small businesses work hard to keep operations...
The Sound of the Lisbon Ghettos
“Batidas” a musical fusion coming from post-colonial immigration and Portuguese culture Music...
Interrailing Europe – the sustainability and and the scenery
In recent years, as the cost of living has steadily increased and the worries of sustainability...
Poverty and homelessness plaguing Lisbon
Lisbon is city of vibrant colours, nightlife, culinary culture and music but this tourist hotspot...
‘There was a hierarchy of human life’- pro-choice activism across the forced border
In 2014, historian Catherine Corless was shocked to find human remains in a septic tank in Galway,...
Blockade 1990: How Hungarian taxi drivers altered history
Taxis are everywhere you look. The latest evolution of this way if transportation is the invention...
Hungary refuses to pay their teachers more than minimum wage
Berta Béata is a Hungarian teacher, who teaches English and Hungarian to fourth graders at the...
Climate Café Copenhagen: evening debates on climate change
The concept. In October 2022, Jessie launched the Climate Café concept in Copenhagen. Meeting in a...
Queer entertainers proudly perform in Romania – Europe’s latest hotspot for anti-LGBT+ backlash
Anti-queer rhetoric is on the rise all across Europe. Countries such as Hungary and Poland have...
WWOOFing, a unique experience that empowers Sweden
Report from Lidaberg, near Skövde – southern Sweden. Ett, två, tre! The task of the day is...
Why is Berlin using sport to integrate refugees?
From Berlin to Munich, Germany is an evergrowing country of diversity. Celebrating its traditional...
Gender equality to the disadvantage of all sexes
With the Nordic combined, a traditional sport is on the brink of extinction because it does not...
Passion, fun and progress– Norway’s key to success
Norway has won 41 gold medals at the last three Winter Olympics. Twice, the low populated country...
#NOORstories, photos of the fight for our climate!
Everyone shares everything nowadays. What we at NOOR find really important is to share a story with our photos. It’s essentially the core of NOOR. Now we want you to tell a story, one of the most important ones; about climate change. But don’t talk about the problem, talk about the solution post it with #NOORstories, a way of showing how you are participating in helping the climate.
Mass media control in Poland
I am in the city of Gdansk, Poland. It is my first time in this country. It is December, so it is...
Gdansk and the LGBTQ+ community in a conservative Poland
In recent years Poland has had several controversies due to legislation passed against LGTBI...
“Every LGTBI person has thought about leaving Poland, I have thought about it myself.” A day with Magda, a trans woman living in Poland.
We meet at her house in the morning. Magda lives in a street away from the centre of Gdansk, a...
How the cost of daily life in hungary is becoming beyond reason
The Hungarian economy has been struggling for some time, and a new peak has been reached as the...
Why thousands of Hungarian teachers (together with their students) are protesting
For over a year, teachers in Hungary have been protesting for education system reform and better...
A Plague in Moldova: Heist of the Century
MOLDOVA –– As the biggest scandal of the century unravels in Moldova, Russian-backed party Șor is...
The Netherlands has a solution for pollinators in danger
Pollinators are facing difficulties to survive in this century. This is due to the increasing...
Wealthy countries also struggle experiencing poverty
We are used to looking at developed countries, such as the Netherlands, only in a wealthy and...
Urban agriculture, the food of tomorrow
What if cities of tomorrow were food supplied by themselves? Urban agriculture is a new concept...
Restore a protein balance
People frequently ask themselves : where would I find my protein if I don’t eat meat anymore ? In...
Seeking refuge in Brussels – is it like a lottery?
All across Europe, countries are seeing unprecedented numbers of refugees and asylum seekers cross...
Even a utopia needs laws, the MetaVerse
A virtual representation of the world as we know it and more, better known as the MetaVerse. It’s popular because of its limitless options. Worlds that can be created, things you can do, and make, and how it can be developed over the years. All fun and games, but we might need rules and laws there as well. Because even though the MetaVerse sounds perfect, it might not be.
Europe doesn’t like trash, so we dump it (illegally)
Europe doesn’t like trash, so we dump it (illegally) Contrary to what many people think,...
Unraveling the world of lobbying in the EU
The European Union is one of the major geopolitical alliances of recent history. Policymakers in...
The invisible limits to climate activism
Throwing soup at paintings, biking around airplanes, and gluing themselves to tables. Climate activists have been taking their actions to another level lately. All for one goal; to make people more aware of climate change, and start the conversation. But how far would they go to spread this message?
How a government can shut down the internet
The weeks following the death of 22-year-old Masha Amini on 16 September in Iran have been filled...
No shelter, no home, in the capital of Europe
Homelessness – the state of having no home – is a growing global problem. A general bias about...
“It is like a dream for us to come to Europe”
A humanitarian crisis is going on. Last summer, hundreds of people slept outside of the...
New far-right Italian PM causes alarm for LGBTQ community
After a snap election on the 25th of September 2022, far-right politician Giorgia Meloni became...
Vinyl for climate
Vinyl for climate Since the smartphone was invented, the way we stared listening to music also...
Prices of student housing are rising
Rising prices for student housing Studying is a big part in many peoples lives. A lot of...
Trade will improve the human rights in China
The EU describes it’s relationship with China as a strategic rival, or friend, foe and competitor...
Tesla targeted for torrid treatment of workers in Berlin
Elon Musk’s Tesla has been slammed by his workers and German unions over the poor treatment in...
The EU’s new wartime enterprise – ‘clean’ hydrogen
The war in Ukraine has led to some disastrous consequences for the EU. After relying on Russian...
A palace without rights
On the 21th of October around 150 asylum seekers, mostly men from Burundi and Afghanistan, entered...
Eva Valentine
Eva Valentine (they/them) wants to feel...
Radio Show Human Rights
In this radio show we talk about all kinds of Human...
How Brussels organizations are dealing with rising anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric in Europe
The Annual Review of the Human Rights Situation of LGBTQ+ People published by ILGA-Europe in...
Gender pay gap in the European Union
My reporting in Brussels is focused on the gender pay gap between men and women living within the...
Bullying because of homophobia in educational institutions
Bullying in schools violates the educational rights of affected students. And, consequently, it...
Why pigeons lose their toes and what it means for humans
Pigeons are often misunderstood creatures, as many people believe them to be disease-carrying...
Deteriorating spinal cords because of donated clothes
Every week 15 million clothing garments are brought into Accra, the capital of Ghana. These...
Independence movements in the European Union
There are more than 25 independence movements in Europe. Most of them want to create their own...
The cost of Fairtrade
Fairtrade products are often associated with higher prices. Why is that? Fairtrade is an...
Fighting period poverty
As the cost of living is increasing, attention is being turned on governments to assist people...
Haarlem’s unprecedented ban
Smoking, drinking and gambling advertisements have all been banned in many European countries with...
XTC STORE IN UTRECHT, HOW FAR DO HUMAN RIGHTS GO?
Last juli a store called XTC opened it’s doors in Utrecht. And though it may sound like they...
Farmers facing the challenge, not changing the effects
With heat waves throughout Europe this past summer, farmers were forced to adapt and respond to...
Euthanasia in Belgium
Euthanasia is used to refer to situations where an individual decides to end their own life....
It’s more than just recycling
The EU’s new Circular Economy Action Plan plays a big role in becoming climate neutral by 2050. It...
Financial assistance to European residents and business at the sight of energy crisis
According to a publicly announced information in the website of European Council: “Consumed...
Sexuality and safety: refugees asked to prove their sexual orientation or gender identity
Safe enough? Not gay enough? The IND has a say. For years people have applied for refuge in the...
Protesters gather across the Netherlands for refugees
People around the Netherlands have taken to the streets to fight for equal treatment of refugees....
Transparency is a missing key-element of democracy
Transparency is a key-element of democracy which the European Union does not really seem to care...
Plastic recycling and new sustainable uses
In our daily lives we constantly consume products that contain plastic, bags, containers, bottles,...
The EU: A Remaining Enigma
Long-term forecasting of the future of any nation on earth is a difficult job. This applies to...
Past the Point of No Return in Climate Change: Will We Die in 20 Years? [Audio]
Listen here to find...
Consulting with the EU’s Only Recognised Indigenous Group
The Sami are the EUs only recognised indigenous group, with their native lands spanning across the...
Extinction Rebellion: The climate rebels
Since Greta Thunberg started the FridaysForFuture climate movement in 2o18, many others activism...
Scottish independence movement does not stop
For more than a hundred years and especially since the UK left the European Union, the Scottish...
Far-right wins in Italy
On the 25th of September Giorgia Meloni won the Italian elections, making her the first far-right...
The importance of parks in a city
The parks besides helping to have natural areas in the cities are also places to relax and enjoy...
Recycling at Science Park
To fight climate change it is essential to recycle. The city of Utrecht is aware of the...
Climate refugees: a non-existent concept
Climate change is affecting the lives of people around the world. In countries most affected by...
Let’s talk about ‘yes’
‘Too many women and girls suffer from rape, harrasment or abuse. There is no place for this in...
Increased regulations lead to disagreements in Europe
The EU has proposed an innovative and bold new regulation on waste disposal – but is this...
Japan is a possible contender in the fight for Africa
Thirty billion. That’s the amount of money Japan promised Africa at TICAD (Tokyo International Conference on African Development). Not a small amount, and also not a small promise to keep. It’s part of a big plan to economically assist Africa. But many think that’s not the only reason Japan’s stepping in.
Home-made firepower: the state of 3D-printed guns in Europe
Gun ownership is still limited by law in a lot of European countries. Getting your hands on a gun...
“POLICY CRISIS, NOT AN ASYLUM CRISIS”
As a response to the inhumane situation in asylum seeking centers in the Netherlands, concerned...
Europe’s war on knotweed – moving forward with the burial method
Japanese Knotweed is an extremely common invasive plant species which can be identified by its...
During climate crisis, farmers hold strong
Utrecht, Netherlands – Heatwaves covered much of Europe this past summer, resulting in...
A neighbourhood fighting for a better future
Forest, fires, the rising temperatures and of sea levels. Our planet is amid of a climate crisis....
The Place Where Time Stood Still After USSR
Have you heard about this strange, eerie time warp to the Soviet-Union known as Transnistria? It’s...
The growth of thrombosis in youth due to the lack of physical exercise
The European Thrombosis and Hemostasis Alliance (ETHA) stands together to work as decision makers...
The severe mental health issue in Europe
Fears, anxiety, depression and addictions are a daily topic in our current society, especially...
This year inflation affects students differently
Everyday items, durable goods and services today cost more than it was a year ago. That is what...
Droughts and heavy rains: Can viniculture handle the new climatic challenges?
Climate change is getting worse and influences more and more industries. Agricultural industries,...
Why poor countries import record amounts of plastic trash from the Netherlands, every year
Why poor countries import record amounts of plastic trash from the Netherlands, every year...
Tiny house living: “a house that fits my lifestyle”
A tiny house is a smaller type of residence than many people are accustomed to. All the essential...
Let music impact us, not our planet
Let music impact us, not our planet The British band Coldplay recently finished the European part...
Reviving a Dead Language – What Does it Take?
Every year, nine languages across the globe go extinct. By 2080, this number is expected to rise...
European Action Plan in practice : Green Up – Netherlands
Have you heard about the European Circular Economy Action Plan ? It’s one of the main components...
Dungeons and Dragons and… Tourists
Tucked away behind a mass of tourists is Sarah. An unusually somewhat fake-looking smile settles...
Sinjoren are a dying specie: “I’m not a dinosaur, am I?”
In the past, there were certain customs, events, and traditions. These are maintained by the...
Is Greece really waiting for the tourists to come back?
After a long period of living in the uncertainty of the corona crisis, life is gradually getting...
The Green Heart of Europe
With more than 60 per cent of its surface covered in forests, Slovenia is the third most densely...
A quick bite for change
Greek street food, a conflict between tradition and change. Street food, something that is...
Slovenia – a humming and summing country
Grey clouds and rain begins to cover the green hills of Radovljica. A medieval town only 35...
Berlin Food Culture
The question about whether Berlin has one, and what it should represent. Berlin is a modern city...
Farm to Table
A local and sustainable product, the journey from plant to classy table. Between the fields in...
“I don’t think much about what I can or cannot say”
An expert in making people laugh. Philippe Geubels (40) has been active as a professional comedian...
Facing the Arctic waves
The hype around ice surfing and why it became so popular When the sun is shining an the...
The death shootings in the gang war
In 10 years, deadly violence with firearms has more than doubled in Sweden with 48 death shootings...
The Swedish “Million Program” that failed
Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, is facing new challenges when some districts in the city centre...
The myth of sustainable fashion – Can it really be sustainable?
“For me, buying clothes that have already been worn is not a new development. My mother...
Are vaccinations really our salvation from Covid-19?
Almost two years of having corona around us and everything that came with it, has led to many...
The Jewish way of life in Poland changed from time to time, but is still far from perfect
All the way through the 13th century till the end of the 90’s the Jews were the fall guys in...
Zero Waste = Zero What?
Two years ago, Charlotte Offermann, a former student at the Johannes-Gutenberg University in...
How come Milan is so much wealthier than the other big cities in Italy?
It is often thought that Milan owes its current prosperity to the fashion industry alone, but...
Auschwitz-Birkenau; a new era
How the most symbolic horror spot of the holocaust has become a centre of knowledge,...
Part Two – Elite education producing talent like a machine
In the film industry, no country can compare itself with the US. India has a huge business, but it...
Part One – An industry dependent on state money
In the film industry, no country can compare itself with the US. India has a huge business, but it...
Wrestling for a Future
The red lights illuminate the Glasgow Asylum, all eyes focusing in on the ring. It’s a fairly...
Lisbon and Amsterdam in the grip of overtourism
Lisbon and Amsterdam – Two well-known and appreciated capital cities in Europe. Since 2014, these...
Shots fired: school shootings leave the US dealing with another epidemic
November 30 2021, a student at Oxford High School in Michigan killed four students in a shooting. The suspect, 15-year old Ethan Crumbley, also left seven others injured, making it the deadliest school shooting since may 2018. This recent shooting belongs to a collection of many similar incidents, taking place all over the US. It awakens a deep-rooted discussion in the American society, but talks about gun control shoot down any possibility of a solution; gun violence is part and parcel of American life.
Not Tapping Out
The landscape of Pro Wrestling is seemingly a world full of colourful characters, heroes and...
How climate change is affecting your glass of wine
Strolling through the Italian landscapes, you come across the authentic villages with old men...
“All the other parts of my live suddenly seemed boring when I picked up a video camera”
Sundance Film Festival is the biggest American film festival for independent film. Directors like...
‘ The Nutcracker’ A Russian Ballet best performed by Americans
During the Christmas period, there is not much that makes Budapest particularly ‘Christmassy’...
Chinês Clandestinos: what’s behind the underground Chinese restaurants?
Hungry to experience an unusual place in Lisbon? The illegal Chinese restaurants do exist. The...
Mola Mia, a reaction to a tragedy
Facemasks has become an essential part of the wardrobe from the citizens of Bergamo. When walking...
What does the future look like for Bulgaria, the world’s fastest shrinking country?
A cold, windy afternoon in the village of Ihtiman. A village about 50 kilometers south of...
Bulgaria: the most unhappy country in the EU, if only they knew
The global COVID-19 pandemic has made more people feel anxiety and chronic stress than ever before...
Péter Márki-Zay: Hungary’s new hero or same story, different man
With the national 2022 elections of Hungary coming up, it seems that prime-minister Victor Orbán...
“I can’t wait to send illegal breeders to jail”: Hungary passes new Animal Protection Law
In a country where most households own at least one pet, Hungary has been trying to fight animal...
A Utopian Dream: a documentary on the failed drug strategy of Hungary
A little over a decade ago, the Hungarian government introduced the 2013-2020 plan. On the basis...
Does Europe’s only law that prohibits conversion practices pass with flying colors?
We’re still struggling to adapt a law that bans conversion practices for lgbtq+ people in the...
A 270 meter wind turbine in your backyard, anyone?
What if there were plans to put up six, 270 meter high, wind turbine in your backyard? The tallest...
Loud, proud & underground
With anti-gay laws and policies from the government, can the LGBTQI+ community in Budapest still flourish?
The bilingual struggle of Wales
Kamal van de Pol investigates the way the Welsh people are trying to reinvigorate their own...
Bring in the Dutch
The Netherlands has long been known as an expert when it comes to everything water related. Having...
The European rivers, lifeline yet daunting risk
Historically speaking, The Netherlands has been marred by the constant danger from the North Sea....
A reflective trip through the Psychedelic Renaissance
Since their prohibition in the 1960s, psychedelic drugs, such as ‘magic mushrooms’, MDMA and LSD,...
How gas prices brought energy poverty to light
As the cold season came, gas prices in the Netherlands exploded. Due to natural gas shortages felt...
Effects of a ‘non-existing’ drug strategy in Hungary: the latest numbers
In 2013, the Hungarian government passed a law to ban the purchase, consumption, and possession of...
‘Democracy without free press’: Hungarian press freedom lowest in years
Recently the EU released a file with a press observation, which showed that Hungary has the lowest...
DOCU: United by their past, but divided in the present – The story of the two CSKA`s
CSKA Sofia is the biggest and most decorated club in Bulgaria, with a rich history since its...
The impasse in Bulgaria’s coal phase-out
It is a cold winter day in Pernik, a town some 20 kilometres away from Sofia. The snow is already...
Fuel Shortage in the UK Radio Report
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‘Suspendue’
It is November 13th and the streets of Strasbourg are cold and rainy. About 600 people have...
Revolution! Why these Belgian communists want revolution (and why it hasn’t happened yet)
Brussels, the heart of Europe and once upon a time, the heart of communism. In a city where so...
Art, graffiti or vandalism: where does the line change?
Even though it is illegal in Brussels to perform street art on the walls, street art can be found...
The new population living on the streets of Brussels
https://soundcloud.com/julia-wide-139455762/production-3?si=a73cbff2f831401ca95f13e8c96429fe The...
Queer Film Festival screening the issues in the eastern Europe
For the 20th year in a row, a film festival in Brussels has shined its light on the LBTGQ+...
‘We are strong, proud and angry feminists’
Holding your key chains between your fingers, always sharing your location with friends and fake...
EU-MERCOSUR free-trade deal: a cooperation landmark or an ecological disaster?
After more than twenty years of intense negotiation, on June 28, 2019, the European Union signed a...
Brussels: Cultural situation of Eastern-Europeans immigrants
Since the very old times people tend to move from a place to another, from a country to other...
The Spanish Council of the Judiciary remains blocked despite the European pressures
The Socialist Workers’ Party and the People’s Party, Spain’s two major political forces,...
How unvaccinated people are discriminated
More and more people around the world choose to not take the vaccination against the corona virus....
Two price tags for one painting – tackling gender inequality in the creative industry
Pierre Pevee is standing in the inner courtyard of LaVallee in Brussel´s infamous district...
A spike in feminism after spiked drinks
Feminism is a movement made up out of political ideologies who fight for equality between men and...
This group of anti-vaxxers is spreading from Brussels throughout Europe (and beyond)
Out of the 2,1 million inhabitants of the Brussels province, only 58.3 percent are fully...
The third industrial revolution in Brussels
Vehicles and sustainability, two interesting topics when looking at the last, of in total 26...
The Crops Above The Shops
In a fairly quiet neighbourhood of Brussels, not far away from the suits and important decisions...
Following the Footsteps of Lucky Luke
Lucky Luke Turns 75 – The Cowboy Celebrates his Birthday…
Homelessness: active associations facing the destitute
Brussels, a city significantly affected by homelessness. It’s common to walk around the city and...
Eleven months of protest in Brussels and two months of hunger strike. What’s the story?
In an ancient church, about 300 years old, in downtown Brussels, you can’t find the usual rows of...
Eleven months of protest and two months of hunger strike in Brussels. What’s the story?
In an ancient church, about 300 years old, in downtown Brussels, you can’t find the usual rows of...
Cybersecurity: ‘Institutions do not see the threat they are facing’
The European cybersecurity organisation published a new analysis for cybersecurity in the health...
Stepping into the SWAMP
In one of the many big rooms on the campus of the Free University of Brussels, a crowd gathers in...
The scattered rainbow of the EU
The RainbowHouse-bar in Brussels is known as a safe haven for LGBTI people. It’s easy to...
With all interests at stake, is an equal playingfield in EU lobbying possible to make?
Lobbying has always been a prominent part of politics. But in Brussels, the EU and lobbying go...
Non-league football – a sport with a bigger purpose
At Champion Hill, the home stadium of Dulwich Hamlet FC, thousands of people gather on the...
Across the border, where the nightlife starts after 12′
On the 25th of September the Dutch nightlife slowly started to open up again. With the closing...
Know your (speed) limit
The election for the German Bundestag took place in September 2021. Exploratory talks have been going on since then. A controversial topic: the speed limit on highways…
Who said weed made you lazy?
The Runner’s High A lot of athletes use cannabis prior or during athletic activity. Josiah Hesse,...
”The only way to keep the earth alive, is to keep our hands off it”
From 6 to 29 October, hundreds of climate activists are walking The Climate Miles from Groningen...
Knitting a neighbourhood together
A Syrian woman in her fifties is laughing with another woman in hijab at one end of the table. At...
Partying with green passes
On September 25, the Government lifted the 1,5 meter restriction in the Netherlands. As of this,...
The power of persuasion
Advertisement affects society globally. Just in 2021, publicity investment is expected to increase...
Squatting: a small, sustainable solution to the housing crisis?
Everyone living in Europe can see it happening around them: the housing crisis. Across the...
Creative business connecting people: Creating emotions throughout lights
Nowadays, people tend to be more divided than united. It is easy to see why, because of the...
Positive energy
With gas prices soaring, people are experiencing higher energy bills, increasing product prices and unexpected business expenses. It isn’t just rainclouds and thunderstorms in energy land however. Many promising initiatives are being worked on every single day. Even non idealists must acknowledge that the prices of green energy are coming down every year while fossil fuel prices are increasingly expensive.
Cybersafety: ‘If you don’t like someone you could easily get a ransomware package and try to get their data through the dark web’
Swiping on Instagram during a break, paying with smartwatches in a store, and connecting your...
No climate change, but system change: Extinction Rebellion takes over political center of The Hague
From the 11th until the 18th of October, climate activists are taking over the political capital...
Eating better to run faster
Being a high-level athlete and wanting to perform lead to concessions. Food is undoubtedly the...
Despite controversial laws, young Hungarians are not afraid to speak out
The streets of Hungary’s capital Budapest carry a sense of anger and rebellion. Is this due to the discussion about the alarming climate or the issue of rights of minorities and the diminishing of liberal rights? These policies matter most to the young hungarians that have been living under immense pressure. It seems that they have gathered to speak up, but can they speak their mind freely in a country where freedom of expression is not evident?
Some happiness on the faces of refugee children
Children, by their nature, want spacious spaces, various activities, and many games, which is not...
The start of a new life
The fashion industry is one of the most polluting industries in the world. It produces 10% of all...
“We`ll have to wait for the acceptance of humans” The future of working from home
Last year, many people turned their living room into an office. Due to corona, working from home...
Kicking Out and Kicking On – How a Wrestling Academy in Holland is a Prime Example of a Flourishing European Scene
For millions of kids around the world, becoming a pro wrestler is the stuff of dreams and nothing...
History through the eyes of a castle
The year is 1944, the world is in turmoil. Along a corridor in the south of the Netherlands...
‘Play dead’ for the climate
The air-raid alarm starts blaring and people collectively fall to the ground It’s October 4th,...
Young talent under the same roof as the old dog
In the Ramses Shaffy House in Amsterdam, twelve young artists are living together with twenty-four...
It’s a Match! – Friends at First Swipe
Friday night: Usually, Nadine Sardelic would get ready with her friends now. She is 22 and is living her life to the fullest. Actually, she is trying to, but the pandemic is still here and so are the restrictions. The reality is: Nadine is sitting alone in her room, texting her friends and swiping through tinder to meet new people. “It was a complete shift. You could not do the things you would usually do, and you had to get used to it. I think my social life suffered most in the pandemic.” said Nadine Sardelic.
refugees in the Netherlands, suffering before coming and after arriving .. What are the problems?
It is a difficult feeling to leave your own country, be forced away from your family, your...
MODERN SLAVERY: WHAT IS IT & HOW CAN WE AVOID IT?
It seems like the job of the decade is strongly related to delivery. Since the COVID-19 pandemic...
Housing Hell
By: Max Morgan The housing crisis in the Netherlands has been a national concern for years, with a...
“Nothing can stop hitchhikers”, but hitchhikers stop cars with only their thumb
Once upon a time there were living objects roaming on, and around the European highways called...
Ending up in an emergency surgery due to an ingrown hair? Floris (21) tells his story about the consequences of the corona measures
One of the many measures taken to prevent the spread of the coronavirus included restricting...
No shots without the shot: discussion rises as Berlin nightlife only opens back up for vaccinated residents
Berlin is seen by many as one of the biggest nightlife capitals of the world. The techno scene of...
A look into the future, a sustainable way of tourism
It is hard to imagine, millions of people travelling and visiting the highlights of Europe. The...
Shortage of rooms in Utrecht: International students deprived of their ‘Erasmus’ experience
One room. It only took one room to change the academic plans of two international students, Ciara...
Building our downfall
There is this triangle of issues that holds each other in a stranglehold: we are facing a...
WHY IS IT THAT THE GRASS LOOKS GREENER AT OUR BELGIAN NEIGHBOR?
For almost two years we have seen how every country takes its measurements to fight the...
A NEW CHAPTER IN A NEW ERA: ERASMUS IN TIMES OF COVID
Taking a suitcase and travelling alone to live thousands of kilometres away might sound crazy by...
The discrimination of blood donors
Not being able to donate your blood because of your sexuality. It may sound strange but even in...
The Comeback Is On
Full crowds are back at football matches but what will be the result? Niels van der Schaft, a...
Hospiteren: how shallow conversations and fake laughter make it hard to find a room in The Netherlands
It might be only the sixth time she participates in a traditional Dutch ‘hospi’, but she is more...
Flicking the switch – and why it doesn´t work like that for everybody
“Looking back at it, it feels like the whole time is just one big blur” says Hannah while she...
Toddlers drawing gay propaganda
The effects of the LGBTQI-content ban for children in Hungary A box of crayons and an untouched...
Stick together: The decline of boys’ hockey in the Netherlands (and Europe?)
As a three times world champions, the Dutch men’s hockey team is always considered as...
The still muted industry
On the 11th of September more than a hundred thousand people, in six different cities, came...
One source, two markets – The bicycle industry in Utrecht
The frequency of bicycle thefts in Utrecht makes people reach for second-hand options when buying...
“Even without the lgbt-free zones, Poland is far from accepting us as we are”
“It’s risky to carry a rainbow-colored bag with you. Or even to have bright colored hair”, tells...
From the front to the back of the classroom: European Union and Poland clash again
For some time now, things have been rough between Poland and The European Union. Recently they came to a new clash, with the European Union threatening to impose fines for the judiciary reforms in Poland. These reforms are a serious threat to the Polish rule of law and do not comply with European law
Student housing crisis: Do we need to buy more couches?
The housing problem in the Netherlands is a topic of discussion for some years now but after the...
Pushing back: UNHCR unhappy about UK’s new refugee approach
Concerns have risen at UN’s refugee organization UNHCR after news revealing UK’s new refugee...
How video game development leveled up from the studio to the home desk
Covid-19 has forced almost every industry to turn their way of work upside down. Many western...
Wir haben das geschafft: Germany’s refugee policy without ‘Mutti’
Angela ‘Mutti’ Merkel will quit as the chancellor of Germany on the 26th of September, after a...
Higher Education in Europe and Brexit: a tale of “catastrophe”
Universities in the United Kingdom are not just known for being amongst the strongest in Europe,...
This startup made Heinz and Haribo go zero-waste, here’s how
Pieter Pot is a great example of how a small effort can change the way suppliers and customers...
THE ART OF BUYING LOCAL
From left to right; The first picture shows a lady who is preparing food. The second picture gives...
The rise of Cultured Meat in the European Union
June 11, 2020 – By Zenya Groosman It has been eight years since the Dutch researcher Mark Post...
The transition towards a green agricultural future
The cooperation ‘Land van Ons’ and the initiative ‘Aardpeer’ both buy pieces of land in the...
What is the current situation of racism in the Netherlands?
For Anna, applying for a job has always been different than for her friends. Instead of requesting a job with only one resume, she always applies with one resume with the surname of her dad, who is from Nigeria, and another one with the surname of her mom, who is from the Netherlands. “It already happened four times that I get invited for the same job with my mom’s surname rather than with my dad’s,” explains Anna Nwankwo.
Looking back at Eurovision’s dance costumes “let’s try to be a little bit more inspiring”
During the Eurovision Song Contest some countries choose to portray themselves in more authentic...
Could art be a solution to much more than we think?
In our society most people see art as either the product of a profession or the product of a hobby. Is it possible that art could be the product of something else, something that goes beyond a profession or a hobby?
What about living healthy as a student.
A lot of students are struggling with their expenses, especially during the crisis that we are...
The making and use of CBD oil: Two different perspectives
Few subjects cause more discussion then the making and use of CBD oil. There seems to be little in...
A Second Language 7000 Miles Away: The Struggle and Undertaking of St. Eustatius to Master the Dutch Language
A Second Language 7000 Miles Away: The Struggle and Undertaking of St. Eustatius to Master the...
Gender-based violence against female journalists: “Harassment should never be part of the job”
From hateful comments on news websites to death threats on social media: female journalists...
Dutch farmers protesting – “We are not bad people, but it is about our future”
Dutch farmers, faced by stricter environmental legislation, have hold the Netherlands in a grip...
Indigenous people under threat, not just of Covid-19 pandemic
The Covid-19 pandemic has disproportionately hit indigenous people living in the Brazilian Amazon....
Two sides of the story: pesticides in the environment
Recent studies conducted in The Netherlands have identified the presence of pesticides throughout...
Could XTC-shops replace Amsterdam’s coffeeshops in the future?
It’s Friday night. You’re planning on going to a festival with your friends. But first you take...
“No more Morias“? – What is being done at the European borders to prevent humanitarian crises in the future
After the fire in the refugee camp Moria on the Greek isle of Lesbos the European commission...
More than just a “culture thing” – How the Dutch have turned their country into the Mecca of cycling and what we can learn from that
When you think of the Netherlands, one of the first things that comes to mind is cycling. Sure,...
Scotland as forever leading country
Our planet had a new world-first in November last year; Scotland made all sanitary products free....
Life in the Fast (Bike) Lane
The Netherlands have had bike routes and infrastructure for decades, the country serves as an...
The facts about cults in the Netherlands
Cults. For many, an unclear indication of a group of people. Last year, various reports were...
Trees is an abortion buddy: “I am there to be a support without opinions or preconceptions.”
With abortion legal up to 24 weeks, the Netherlands is one of the most liberal countries when it...
Drug trafficking and money laundering, the ‘Ndrangheta’s presence in European countries
A maxi-trial with over 350 defendants kicked off in Italy last week. It is the country’s biggest...
How the port of Rotterdam is overrun by shiploads of cocaine
To drug smugglers cocaine is white gold. The production of coca, the plant that provides the basic...
Sexism is real in Denmark, despite what the world thought: ‘The women were ridiculed and the men were applauded’
Three years after the #MeToo movement travelled through the world, the movement stroke down in...
‘The coronavirus managed to do what jihadists wanted to do, but couldn’t’
It’s been 10 months since the world seemed to stop turning. People all over the world have been...
Does Dutch football want to be on board of the BeNeLiga ship?
Dutch and Belgian football are on the cusp of a completely new set-up. Both leagues are far in the...
What is freedom?
The unequal struggle between freedom of the press and freedom of religion Paris was shocked when...
No Coffeeshops, No Cry?
The Mayor of Amsterdam, Femke Halsema, wants to forbid coffeeshops for tourists in the future....
Does the International Criminal Court let individuals from Western countries get away with their war crimes?
On the 9th of December 2020, the International Criminal Court published a report on the...
Let’s stop hiding our menstruation!
As long as there are humans living on this planet, there are people who menstruate, month after...
Dutch women ditch contraceptive pill: 1 in 10 experience psychological side-effects such as depression
Contraceptive pill use has decreased by 11% amongst Dutch women in the past five years....
Roma in Bulgaria: Covid-19 has brought to the surface problems neglected for years
In the Corona pandemic, the Roma, Europe’s largest ethnic minority, are a particularly...
The message of human rights inked on your skin: “This tattoo truly ties into a greater cause”
Human rights violations have been reinforced by the current COVID-19 crisis, with disturbing...
The European wolf: an unfamiliar new member of the forest
After an absence of over a century wolves have rapidly recolonized Western-Europe. Either seen as...
“The only way to support each other is to fully understand each other”
“The LGBT + community ideology is more destructive than communism”, these were the words president...
Where would we Bee without them?
Bees are not only making honey, lately they are making headlines for being endangered and in...
New Dutch bill plans to put a stop to risky ‘designer drugs’
A new Dutch bill plans to prohibit entire groups of new psychoactive substances (NPS), instead of...
Can the European Union lean safely on the United States again?
The American elections have kept not only the US, but the whole world in suspense for the past few...
Influence of US elections on Europe, the Union, and its citizens
Joe Biden, the 46th president of the United States of America. He got elected on Tuesday, the 3rd...
“A royal family is actually a kind of puppet show”
A lot of countries in Europe are a monarchy. A monarchy is originally a form of government in...
Support your local! Urban farming is trending
Besides that it looks nice, it is also very sustainable. Urban farming is totally trending....
#methree: Why #metoo is still relevant in 2020
A little more than a year ago the bestseller ‘She Said’ by Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey was...
Cartoons in a classroom: Where do we draw the line?
on January 7th, 2015, Charlie Hebdo’s offices were invaded and attacked as an act of terrorism....
Through the eyes of a female war reporter: Minka Nijhuis
The previous article “The safety position of female war reporters: Sexual intimidation and Abuse”...
How the Brexit threatens football as we know it
It has been the dominating issue, when it comes to European policy over the last years: Brexit....
Horrific increase in domestic violence
More than 290 million children are victims of domestic violence, a number that is every year...
Can Russia be punished?
Novichok, the Russian term of ‘newcomer’ and a deadly group of nerve gasses developed in the...
A Park Unlike Other Parks
Behind every skatepark, there is a story. That story usually starts the same way: a couple of...
Brussels: Europe’s newest up-and-coming fashion capital
Brussels has become a real fashion city in recent years and a success model against the powerful brands from Paris and New York. How did the city suddenly emerge as a fashion capital?
Tania had to flee to the Netherlands to get an abortion: ‘I felt like I was doing something illegal’
Abortion laws differ around the world. In Europe it is mostly legalized, with in the Netherlands...
Black Friday during COVID-19
It’s almost that time of the year again. The time where everything is on sale, stores are more...
The attack on abortion rights in Poland: “We should have the right to choose”
Reproductive health rights vary greatly between the Member States, with some countries introducing...
Studying abroad: Should I stay or should I go
This is a question many students ask themselves. The decision to study in their home country or...
“Black Lives Matter changed everything”
Almost six months ago, hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets across Europe to...
How fashion weeks are adapting to the coronavirus
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to play havoc with travel plans, fashion weeks across the...
Why the Dutch Sustainable Fashion Week is a game changer
Fashion is all about the latest trends, but some clothing stores, such as H&M and ZARA, take...
“Citizens act because governments don’t”
After the fires in Europe’s largest refugee camp Moria on the Greek island of Lesbos, tens of...
Weed-oil to solve any ache
In a small city in the middle of the Netherlands, eight seniors join each other on a Friday...
Women of the Wall – The fight for equal prayer rights in Israel
Women of the Wall is a group of Jewish feminists that are fighting since 1988 for women’s prayer...
“I wasn’t just being a hateful bitch, it was a real problem.”
Lip smacking, knuckle cracking, foot tapping. To every other person these actions may seem...
Integrating refugees with the help of sports
The refugee crisis has proven to be one of the biggest challenges for the European Union since its...
Difficult to save the entertainment industry
After an already tough seven months for the event and entertainment industry, the prospects are...
From veggie burgers to meatless sausages: EU votes on ban for meat alternative names
During the week of October 19th, members of the European Parliament vote on whether terms like...
The Butterfly Effect
Butterflies play an important role in our ecosystems. We depend on them to regulate food chains...
Group behaviour during COVID-19
It’s been already nine months since the coronavirus first emerged in Wuhan. The world has suffered...
Threats, violence and discrimination against Muslims in The Netherlands
On the European Action day Against Islamophobia (21st of September) the Dutch foundation ‘Report...
The effects of the corona crisis on mental health
The corona crisis has many effects on the world and its inhabitants. Sickness, hospital...
“The biggest challenge in education since the invention of education.”
Let’s zoom in on students studying music in the conservatories. Can they continue? Is there a...
Is COVID-19 the end of fast fashion?
The COVID-19 pandemic has hit, changed or completely derailed just about every area of life...
“I would never hold the hand of my boyfriend in public”
In July 2020 Polish citizens re-elected their president Andrzej Duda, who used heavy anti-LGBT...
From the Amazon to The Hague: indigenous people travel worldwide to save rainforest
Oil spills in de Amazon rainforest cause indigenous people to travel across the world seeking...
Behind the Scenes of the 2020 Dining-Out Experience
Greeted with hand sanitizer and a smile from 1.5 meters away, customers flock to their favorite...
“When there is a need for paid sex, there will also be a market that offers it”
In the Dutch House of Representatives, the Christian parties CDA, ChristenUnie and SGP are calling...
“Concerts bring people together, it is as balsam for the soul” – Must the show still go on?
In the last decennia more and more people visit concerts. For musicians concerts became even more...
No-deal Brexit: a nightmare for Dutch fishermen
Brexit negotiations seem to have come to a standstill as a dispute on fishery threatens an...
The safety position of female war reporters: Sexual intimidation and abuse
Ayo Awokoya is a female British war journalist who specializes in Africa. What are the biggest...
“From Brest to Vladivostok”
The streets of Minsk have been unsettled for a number of weeks. The people of Belarus are...
“A punishment for Belarus would be a punishment for the fans“
The Ice Hockey World Championship 2021 is set to take place in two countries, Latvia and Belarus....
“It is pretty normal here to beat your wife”
In July the Polish Minister of Justice, Zbigniew Ziobro, formally introduced a petition calling...
“Euroscepticism does not always mean hating the EU”
We may forget that not all twenty-seven European member states are one hundred percent...
European Mobility Week aims to put sustainable mobility on the map: “We have to start from the grassroots”
The 16th of September marks the start of the European Mobility Week. In recent years this week has...
“Non-binarity is not invisible anymore”
New gender identities have been more prevalent in society during the last couple of years. Moving...
