Musical routes of Europe: from folk to festivals
In this episode, Patrycja Gosk from the EURACTIV Poland editorial team takes you on a journey along Europe’s musical pathways.
A revolution in the opera house: how a small Austrian city made opera accessible to all
In a world where accessibility technologies are increasingly visible in public life, opera has remained one of the most traditional and exclusive forms of culture — rarely touched by inclusive innovation.
Reporting from the World Press Photo Exhibition 2025 in Amsterdam
The 68th exhibition of the contest with a long tradition looks back at the most impactful photojournalism and documentary photography of the year. It shows the previous year for what it was. As you walk through the exhibition, you see conflict, politics in motion, migration crisis and climate crisis - from all over the world.
The Game of Thrones at Mount Sinai: confiscations, courtrooms, and clerical chaos
The world’s oldest active Christian monastery faces simultaneous legal expropriation and internal revolt. A May 2025 Egyptian court ruling reclassified the Monastery’s property as state-owned, sparking diplomatic tensions with Greece. Meanwhile, a faction of monks attempted to oust Archbishop Damianos, exposing a deep rift within the cloistered community.
German language education in Romania, a possible foundation for a modern European education
What is the future of German-language education in Romania? A study presented at Haferland Week 2025 brings back to mind a key theme for identity, education and intercultural dialogue in Europe today.
The flag that does not represent the number of states, but values, celebrates its anniversary this year
Perhaps the most famous symbol of the European Union (EU) is celebrating its 40th anniversary. However, it was first used in 1955.
Smart Water, Bright Minds: the startup that rewrites conservation
A group of students from Magoula General High School turned a classroom idea into WaterLoop, an award-winning startup that recycles grey water and detects leaks in real time, cutting consumption by up to 50% without changing daily habits.
Overtourism as a phenomenon or what it means to live in a glass case
As mass tourism reshapes the Mediterranean, locals push back against rising rents, erasure of community, and cities turned into theme parks. This piece explores overtourism’s impact and calls for a new balance between visiting and belonging.
