Nicosia, Cyprus. The last wall dividing Europe
In Europe there’s still a capital divided by a wall. An exclusive reportage from Nicosia, in Cyprus, which is split by a “green line”.
What is the circular economy, a cycle back to nature and roots
The circular economy is a rather hot topic nowadays, so it’s important to shed light on what the fundamentals are behind this new approach to business. What is the circular economy Before the Industrial Revolution, agricultural economies reused or recycled anything that could be repurposed. Imagine grandmothers reusing old clothing to make new things, useful
Macedonian police fires teargas at women and children. Idomeni, Europe’s biggest shame
Macedonian police fired teargas and rubber bullets at migrants trying to cross the border in Idomeni, Greece. Women and children were left wounded.
Sophocles-inspired parks pave the way for a more sustainable Athens
Sustainable cities are a rather ambitious idea. Challenges such as little space, few green areas and pollution seem difficult to deal with. Even more so for a city like Athens, Greece’s capital, in a state of economic crisis. However, challenges aren’t insurmountable: even small-scale interventions such as pocket parks can create significant local impact, inspiring
Macedonia “selects” migrants: thousands are stuck at the border
La nazione balcanica ha deciso di far passare sul proprio territorio solo i migranti provenienti da paesi in guerra. Gli altri restano bloccati.
Greece, crossroads of migrations: 7,000 refugees disembark every day
A riferire le cifre è l’International Organisation for Migration. L’agenzia Frontex aggiunge: “Più di 700 mila migranti arrivati in Europa nel 2015”.
We are not gays and other provocative statements made at the United Nations
The General Debate of the 70th session of the United Nations General Assembly took place in the organisation’s headquarters in New York, USA, from the 23rd of September to the 3rd of October. The annual event brings together all 193 member states, the only one in which national leaders regularly participate. The theme chosen this
Greece: a journey into the life of Athanasia. Like millions of citizens, she works to survive
A husband with a pension too low to live on, three children to sustain, and an insecure job: millions of Greeks living like Athanasia: oppressed by austerity.
Greek Tzatziki
Tzatziki is a traditional Greek summer meal which is served cold and accompanied with fresh bread.