Immigrants who arrived aboard the Empire Windrush awarded to the area that multicultural aspect that made it famous. Today it is threatened by the arrival of the middle class. Olga Briasco Located south of London, it is a bustling neighbourhood that revolves around Brixton Village Market, a labyrinth […]
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Hackney, between modernity and crime
Insecurity, crime, unemployment… these are the characteristics of a neighbourhood under the surveillance of more than 1500 security cameras. The rise in housing costs is forcing many residents to leave their homes for other areas. . Ramón Alabau . August 2011, Hackney burns. Hooded citizens take to the streets of […]
Are British racist?
Insults, statements of superiority in front of foreigners, and stigmatisation are some of the attitudes that have grown in the UK in recent years, while the number of immigrants in the country has increased. An special event will take place on the 30th January 2013 in London. The football match […]
Claudio Chipana: “If culture isn’t diverse, it’s not culture”
“The greatest of riches that a country can have is its culture, that is what makes it free. The more cultured a country is, the freer it will be”. Ramón Alabau London has always been known for its cultural diversity. The figures show: out of its 7 million inhabitants, […]
A hidden world… Corruption exposed
Corrupt officials and organizations across Europe may soon be placed under the critical eye of international tourism thanks to a new series of alternative tour groups. Kyle Robertson There is no denying that the past few years have been trying times for countries around the world. Massive amounts of speculation […]