Donato Bendicenti: thirty years of journalism between politics and Europe
Authors . Culture . Interview . Media . Politics . Society(Image source: Instagram profile @donatobendicenti) Telling politics with a european perspectiveDonato Bendicenti is one of the most well-known faces in Italian and European political journalism. With over thirty years of experience, he has closely followed key moments in national and international politics, working for Tg1 and later as head of the Rai bureau in Brussels.
Euroscepticism: legitimate concern or political weapon?
Extremism . Germany . Opinion piece . PoliticsNow that Germany’s elections come round, there are a couple of valid candidates to become the next Bundeskanzler. The most trendy one is by far AfD candidate Alice Weidel, defending classic far-right principles. Or are they not as classic as we have previously thought? Alice Weidel is the leading eurosceptic leader of the country, leader
Jenny Holzer: Line of Light, art as a universal language
Authors . Culture . Media . Politics . Society . TravelBy Elisa Zuliani Jenny Holzer is one of the most influential figures in contemporary art, known for revolutionizing visual language as an expressive tool. Since the 1970s, she has transformed simple, direct phrases into powerful works of art that stimulate critical reflection on themes such as power, violence, and human rights. Her famous Truisms, created
Fabrizio Dragosei: Fifty years in journalism, from field reporting to foreign correspondence
Authors . Culture . Freedom of speech . Interview . Media . Politics . Society(Image: Giornale Sentire) By Elisa Zuliani Fabrizio Dragosei is an italian journalist and writer with a 50-year career in the media world, best known for his work as a foreign correspondent for Corriere della Sera. From his first experience at Rai in London to his years in Moscow, he has always maintained a strong investigative journalism
From the regions of Hyde Park to Hamburg: the story of Rob Hyde and his journalistic experiences
Freedom of speech . Germany . Interview . Media . Media influence . Opinion piece . Research@IfKW . Travelby Ollie Standen Born and raised in England, Rob Hyde graduated from London College of Communications before working for a small English-language newspaper called ‘The Vienna Reporter’. After working in London for the BBC’s ‘German Fix’ language learning Channel he returned to Austria to work for ‘Central European News’ in Vienna before becoming a freelance
Radio Free Europe: A Voice of Truth Against Oppression
Comunist regime . Extremism . Freedom of speech . Media influence . Radio Free Europe . RomaniaJournalism and radio broadcasting have long played a crucial role in informing the public and holding power to account. Independent media serves as a cornerstone of democracy, providing citizens with the information they need to make informed decisions and challenge authority when necessary. Radio Free Europe (RFE) played a pivotal role during the Cold War
Protecting the next generation: Australia’s bold social media ban for minors
Culture . Health . Media . Opinion piece . Politics . SocietySocial media have become an integral part of daily life, especially among young people.But what happens when access to these platforms begins to deeply influence our self-perception?Australia has decided to tackle this issue head-on by banning the use of social media for those under 16. This measure raises crucial questions about the mental health of
The exclusion of un(der)paid internships
Opinion piece . PoliticsPicture: Flickr Internships have traditionally provided college students to gain experience in a specific field or offered students a chance to pivot in their careers. However, the significant rise in un(der)paid internships within the EU in recent decades has sparked ongoing debate about the risk of excluding economically marginalized individuals from accessing and benefiting from
Inheritance on a plate
Food . Opinion piece . Politicsby Yuliia Adamiuk For centuries, Russia has appropriated the culture of other nations, incorporating it into its own identity. One of the most affected countries is Ukraine. The list of cultural elements Russia has taken from Ukraine includes our history, our artists, and, of course, our food. As the Russian-Ukrainian war continues into its eleventh
Europe’s dance with Extremism: Romania’s Presidential Elections are a warning
Controversy . Extremism . Media . Opinion piece . Politics . Romania . Societyby Hannah Borbely-Kubina Political extremism in Europe is no longer subtle; it’s out in the open. From far-right regimes in Hungary and Poland to the radical-left populists in southern Europe, extremism has gone mainstream. Economic instability, social divides, and distrust in traditional politics have left voters scrambling for answers, no matter how dangerous. Romania is