“The New Generation Festival” is an annual celebration that takes place in Florence’s Corsini Gardens, creating an international platform for the finest young musical talent. This year, in response to the devastating effects of Covid-19 on the Italian and international cultural scene, the event will be relocating to the city’s […]
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Invisible and visible racism in Europe
The European continent must combat racism. Without structural change to eradicate the root of all discrimination, more innocent lives will be lost to violence. Glenda Arcia According to the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA), racism and xenophobia are persistent problems in 27 countries, where many people […]
Filming LGBTQ+ life behind Russia’s pink curtain
Paul Rice and his partner Liam travelled across Russia on the Trans-Siberian railway, making contact with LGBTQ+ groups along the route. Despite his lack of film-making experience, and their need to appear as innocent tourists, they achieved a remarkable document: “A worm in the heart”, which reveals the extent of repression in Russia today.
Allergies… in the time of Covid-19
This other health problem rose with the spring, lasting until September and which it is important to treat to avoid contracting Coronavirus. Silvia Martínez In this period, temperatures have risen, the sun is more present and it is also time for many plants to bloom which increases the […]
Europe: after illness comes fear
The easing of restrictions imposed to stop the spread of Covid-19 in various countries has now given rise to a fear of contracting the illness, particularly amongst children and the young. There has also been a surge in mental illness and homophobia. Ernesto Hernández Lacher A study published […]
















