Matongé
Around the corner from the EU institutions in Brussels lies Matongé.
Mya Berger - Rail to the COP26
Mya berger , engagement editor at @areweeurope, took a train to Glasgow. But not just any train – she was part of the campaign Rail to the COP26.
10th anniversary of the European Lab
The Lab is a project by Arty Farty, launched with the support of the European Union with the ambition to bring together, on a dedicated platform, a shared reflection on the future of culture in Europe.
No Seat at the Table
“I come from both Turkish and Kurdish roots; building a life and career in another country with such conditions guided me to look inwards and honestly get to know myself.”
European Youth Event
Jakhini: - People often say about us the ‘younger generation’ that we are 'too chill' about things. But I like how we interact. We’re all very frank, we can speak our minds and we all listen to each other, which is really nice
Green Kayak
We love the ocean, as it brings us life and connects us all”
Hanna (Collaboration with Sphera)
“Despite the chaos of the wide range of mediums to work with, I hope to never refine the scope of what I create.”
On becoming
I was forty when I decided to fully become the woman that I always were and because of this decision I lost colleagues, people I knew and even friends.
The other’ story
I was six years old when we arrived in Sweden with my family - as refugees from Kosovo. I remember our journey in detail: my parents hastily packed our belongings, we took a first bus to the Czech Republic, to Poland and we finally took a boat to Sweden. It was really windy.
Felicja Mutka
“As a child I used to live in Leśniewo in Buki. There was nothing to eat but pears”
Photo series: Music, the New Esperanto
“Music, the new Esperanto'' is a photo series where Pedro Parra Moyano ( @parraphotostories ) shows music as a communication tool for everyone, everywhere.
Strajk Kobiet
A year ago, a Polish Constitutional Tribunal ruling led to a ban on near all abortions in Poland. As a result, women across the country took to the streets.
Zsolt Repasy: Hungarian Folklore
“I’ve been in love with folklore and cultural heritage for longer than I can remember, as well as the often invisible or unknown lifestyle of these communities.”
#DoNotTouchMyClothes
“My Afghan clothes mean everything to me, they are my most prized possession. They are part of my identity, my culture and my beautiful country that I unfortunately cannot go to now...”
In My Nature
Imagine that you could sense anything - seeing infrared, hearing colors, or having more empathy, perhaps. Which one would you choose?
Everyday refugees
An interview with Laurène Blottière, Director of Communications at the Energy Observer.
Grupa Granica
Grupa Granica is an informal group composed by people from all over Poland, aiming to help refugees and save lives every day.
Kuchnia Konfliktu
Saint John’s Day in Lithuania
The 23rd of June, known as Saint John’s Day, is the most important holiday in Lithuania.
Photo Series by Magda Luca
Magda Kuca is a Polish artist and photographer based in London, with a great passion for traditional, historic photography and printmaking techniques.