Press freedom under attack in Europe, with Italy among the countries most at risk: what the report says
The 2025 Liberties report denounces a widespread deterioration in press freedom in the EU, exacerbated by corporate takeovers, political pressure, and attacks on journalists. Italy is among the countries at risk, with a vulnerable public service and serious cases of interference.
The role of critical thinking in the age of disinformation
We live in a period when disinformation is rampant and pose a serious risk to democracy in Europe. How can we best defend ourselves from these attacks?
Cruise of contention: Greece’s ports in solidarity with Gaza
What began as a summer cruise turned into a floating flashpoint — Greek ports became arenas of protest, solidarity with Gaza, and clashes over the nation’s image.
A bridge that might be too far
Italy’s €13.5bn Messina Bridge is sold as a national triumph, but faces seismic risk, EU scrutiny, mafia fears, and mass expropriations. Critics say it exposes a deeper rift: spectacle versus public value in Italy’s future.
A microstate for the Bektashi? Tirana’s gamble
Edi Rama’s plan for a ‘Vatican of Islam’ in Tirana casts the Bektashi order as Albania’s soft-power brand of tolerance — but critics see a political spectacle.
From the hell of Gaza to the heaven of Istanbul
My journey to find love, connection, and freedom.
Beaches out of reach: how Italy risks losing its shores
Rising costs and outdated regulations are making Italy’s beaches less accessible. With nearly a third of Italians unable to afford a vacation, the country faces an urgent problem.
The end of cheap fashion from China? France draws the line
In Paris, the European fashion industry signed a declaration against ultra-fast fashion and cheap clothing from China. France’s initiative could reshape the fashion market and the way we shop for clothes online.
