The Ugly Truth of Thai press
Uncategorized“Press” and “Freedom” are the two things that should always coexist. One of the most important function of the press is to checks and balances, making sure that no one person or department, namely the government, has absolute control over decisions. Unfortunately, centralization of power has developed into one of the most problematic conflict ever
It’s me again!
UncategorizedHallo: one of the 10 words I know in German even after spending one whole semester in Munich. I use it a lot. My name Is Michelle Gutiérrez, though through my Erasmus I’ve gained a couple of nicknames: Obama, Miguel and Marcel. You can choose any of those. I was born and raised in Barquisimeto,
ENDLESS SUMMER IS COMING
UncategorizedWarmest May in Spain Spain faces the earliest heat wave in history. On Wednesday 18th of May Spain is going toexperience an “important warm episode” which would be the first one in May. It is expected thatfrom Wednesday till Saturday the temperatures will not stop raising, achieving temperatures10o-15o higher than usual. The earliest official heat
Self Introduction 2
UncategorizedName My name is Rubén, but people call me in such different ways: Rubens (like the painter), Ru or even U-bahn. Why U-bahn? A friend of mine found funny that non-spanish speakers cannot pronouncemy name correctly (with the rolled R at the beginning), so she started introducing me as U-bahn so people could understand and
Press freedom in Colombia: A restricted right
Uncategorized“Freedom of the press is equivalent to the thermometer of democracy. With greater freedom of the press, greater democracy”, said Juan Camilo Hernández, director of the Social Communication and Journalism Program. Even though press freedom is a fundamental right stated in the Political Constitution of Colombia, journalism has historically been abused in the country (University
Venezuela: Refusing Censorship
UncategorizedIn recent years, the Venezuelan government has implemented actions against the media and non-governmental organizations that translate into censorship measures and limitations on access to public information. The powers, especially the judiciary, are used as a barrier that prevents citizens from having access to data related to the management of State resources and other issues
Climate Change: A focus on wildfires
Climate ChangeSummer is coming in Munich and people are already invading the green grass of the English Garden, playing flunky ball in their colourful swimsuits to enjoy the nice weather. The sun shines and it is hard to believe that Munich is as warm as my hometown these days; on Friday the temperature will reach 31
Cold truth to a warm world: interpretations on global warming in different cultures
Climate ChangeExtinction of wild animals, environmental degradation, higher sea level, rising temperature, extreme weather, and Climate change affects millions of lives, humans, and wild animals. Climate change is widespread, rapid, and intensifying. However, there are varied points of view on this crisis. Or the danger of the climate change crisis depends on one’s perspective. Differences in
Rainy day in Munich? Oh I wish, said Czechia
Climate ChangeEvery (summer semester) Erasmus student experienced unpredictable weather in Munich. You walk out of your apartment, it is raining cats and dogs, get out of the U-Bahn, and suddenly sweat in the sun at Marienplatz. It could be pretty annoying, but it makes this city so fresh and green. My parents are always jealous when
What is happening to Swiss press freedom?
PoliticsIf Switzerland’s relation to its media representatives were to be described in a relationship status, it would probably be: “It is complicated”. On the occasion of the “World Press Freedom Day” on the 3rd of May 2022, the international NGO “Reporter ohne Grenzen” (RSF) published a new ranking of countries based on their conditions for