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.
Why do we always feel like we’re falling behind?
In a world where everyone is unique, we have nevertheless created an invisible competition in which we try to keep up. The age of social media and constant comparison makes us feel behind without knowing to whom or what. This article explores why we feel this way, how young people perceive it, and what psychologists have to say about it.
Who am I when I’m not online?
In the online world, we know what to wear, how to act, what to think. But what if we disconnect? Who are we when no one is watching, when there's nothing to like? In an age where scrolling replaces thinking, more and more people are asking this question.
New “Air Silk Road” from China to Europe – opportunity or threat?
Hundreds of cargo flights from China to Europe are stirring controversy due to the risk of forced labor in Xinjiang. Experts warn that the development of the “Air Silk Road” places Europe in a difficult position, caught between trade and ethics.
What is the European Media Freedom Act?
The European Media Freedom Act, in force since August 8, 2025, is the EU’s first binding regulation to protect media independence and pluralism. It guarantees access to independent content, safeguards journalistic sources, increases ownership transparency, restricts surveillance, and strengthens the EU’s ability to act against media concentration.
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.
Fix it, don’t ditch it: how the EU’s new labels could change the way you buy tech
A new EU label is turning smartphones and tablets into smarter choices—not just for you, but for the planet too.
Across generations, beyond time: how the EU is designing a fairer future
What if laws didn’t just serve today’s citizens, but also the generations yet to be born? That’s the bold question the European Commission is asking as it takes a groundbreaking step toward long-term, intergenerational justice—with young people playing a key role in shaping it.
