Is it ethical to vaccinate children, who are part of a non-risk group, in order to, supposedly, create herd immunity and eradicate the virus?
Politics & SocietyAna Mafalda Cabral For the past three years the Portuguese people, as the majority of the world, have been trying to survive through a pandemic. Each individual fought for their health and stability while the government kept throwing controversial debates to exacerbate the situation even more. The latest one, one that puts part of the
The Gag law under socialist rule
Media & Journalism . Politics & SocietyThe Spanish Organic Law for the Protection of Public Security – also known as Ley Mordaza (or Gag Law in english) – has now been in force for seven years. The controversial law introduced by the Popular Party (PP), considered by many to be a barrier to freedom of expression, is therefore a barrier to
Inappropriate appreciation of the richest Czech
Media & Journalism . Politics & SocietyThe richest Czech, who died in helicopter crash during a heli-skiing last year in Alaska, PetrKellner, does not deserve the Order of the White Lion. But the fact that he was awarded byPresident Miloš Zeman cannot surprise many. The annual awarding of state honors became an indecent farce during the presidency of thecurrent head of
Care about human rights? Stop watching football
Authors . Culture & Music . Politics & Society . Sports . TravelFootball is far from the innocent game of fun that it used to be when I was a child. Nowadays it’s heavenly influenced by oil money from countries with somewhat questionable “human rights”. This week, the Spanish Super Cup is played. Four Spanish top teams competing in a small Spanish tournament. But it doesn’t take
Opinion Piece
Culture & Music . Politics & Society . UncategorizedSpirals, Bundles Quaffs and Curls,My hair surrounded by interestThey go and grab as if mining for diamonds and pearls!But for the love of your fingersDo Not Touch. I wish a small Poem was enough to get my point across however I must inform and educate people on a situation minority women find themselves in: That
Star System as a Failed System?
Media & Journalism . Politics & SocietyIn recent years, it is increasingly common to see a well-known celebrity in a television series or in a movie. It is a clear method used by large and small production companies to increase audiences and thus the benefits obtained from an audiovisual production. A user who follows an influencer on social media is likely
How do we handle with “filters”?
Media & Journalism . Politics & SocietyRecently, a blogger’s complaint about the “filtered spots” on Xiaohongshu (a Chinese app) drew a lot of attention, as it stemmed from a blue cottage in Sanya’s Qingshuiwan (Clear Water Bay) which was mentioned as a “secret spot for awesome photos”. But it was only after a visit that the so-called secret spot was nothing
Corona Proteste in Deutschland: Ist der Wahnsinn noch zu (s)toppen?
Authors . Politics & SocietyNatürlich sollten friedliche Proteste, welches Thema sie auch betreffen, zulässig sein. Und selbstverständlich gibt es zu keinem Thema eine 100 Prozent einheitliche Meinung. Leider sind die aktuellen Corona Proteste bei weitem nicht mehr als friedlich einzustufen. Bei diesen „Spaziergängen“ wird massenhaft gegen das Gesetz verstoßen und vor Gewalt gegenüber der Polizei nicht zurückgeschreckt. Die Mehrheit
A 19-years old firewoman
Culture & Music . Politics & Society . Science, Health & EnvironmentBlog post by Caterina Cainca Images showing dead kangaroos and entire forests burning have reached every single part of the world. I am talking about Australia and the huge consequences this island has been dealing with during the last years and that led to the so-called Black Summer. The story I am about to tell
The climate crisis calls for action
Politics & Society . Science, Health & EnvironmentIf the climate rally that took place on October 25th in the capital of Spain demonstrates anything, it is that climate change is no longer the belief of a few individuals who fight for the cause to the rhythm of The Beatles and with the peace symbol as their mantra. Climate change has become a