Opinion Piece: Democracy Must Defend Itself
Extremism . Opinion piece . Politics . RomaniaHey everyone! I’m back with another post from my Professional Communication course at LMU. For this final assignment, we were asked to write an opinion piece about a controversial topic that matters beyond our everyday lives. I decided to write about something that deeply affected me personally: the recent presidential election crisis in Romania, where
Italians are paying for manipulated television
Freedom of speech . Opinion piece . Politics . SocietyThe Italian public broadcaster (RAI), which should serve as a neutral, impartial guarantor of the people’s right to information, has been hijacked by political interest, transforming itself into a megaphone often nicknamed “Telemeloni“. Founded in 1924, Radiotelevisione italiana is the country’s largest television provider with an audience share of over 35-42%. It operates 13+ TV
How Myanmar’s Youth Are Escaping a War They Never Chose
PoliticsAt the border of Myanmar and Mae Sai, Northern Thailand | Captured by Sunmin Kang
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
Money or Justice?
Culture . Opinion pieceby Alisiia Khaukha For the third year in a row, the International Ballroom Dancing Tournament has refused to eliminate Russian couples, even against the backdrop of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, presenting their participation in the competition as Neutral. Recently (7.11.2024 – 10.11.2024), the Dutch Open Championships was held in a small city, Assen, The Netherlands. This
Interview with Kerem Schamberger：“To Fight for a Better and Just world”
Uncategorized| 18th January 2024：Group Interview with Kerem Schamberger In a recent interview with Kerem Schamberger, he introduced us to the daily work of MEDICO, sharing his concerns on immigration issues from a communication perspective. We were deeply impressed by his passion for social activism and his pursuit of a just world. Part 1 “I decided
Opinion Piece- Cultural Canon: A Missed Connection with Teenagers’ Sub-Cultural Allure
Culture . PoliticsThe Swedish government’s recent proposal to establish a “cultural canon” reflects an earnest desire to preserve national identity, but it risks disconnecting with the very demographic it aims to engage — teenagers. In a world where sub-cultures dominate youth interests, the idea of a fixed cultural canon seems out of touch with the evolving tastes
Stand up!
Controversy . PoliticsI’m mindlessly scrolling through my Instagram stories when is see the statement results of the United Nations. Another poll about the war between Israel and Palestine. My first reaction is to quickly scrolling past that story. That’s the reaction I always have when I see people talk about the conflict. You could say “head in
WHO LET THE DOGS OUT? Seems like the Czech Republic did: RSF Press Freedom Index 2023
Media . Politics . SocietyMay the 3rd: the National Day of Press Freedom. Dear diary… Freedom of speech and information is one of the fundamental human rights and building blocks of democracy. The ability to freely express one’s opinion reflects in the freedom of press. Also, on the other hand, this is a mutual symbiosis: journalists are considered to
Hopefully Czech press won’t rest on its laurels
Media . PoliticsFree access to information is one of democracy’s principles as well as plurality of opinions and freedom of speech. Reporters Without Borders published the annual World Press Freedom Index, this time for 2023. Let’s have a look at the result for the Czech Republic and its context. So how is Czechia doing? At first sight