Balkans. Thessaloniki. Human Rights. Youth Participation.
The time for goodbyes has come. Seven months with my column has passed, as well as the days of my European Solidarity Corps. In October, when I arrived in Greece, the question was always the same: Why do you want to write about Europe? Here, in the country that has probably seen the fiercest sides […]
Europe is my home and the European Union is destroying it. I have never thought I would even imagine those words. I am writing from my tiny room in Thessaloniki – north of Greece – where people don’t talk about the European Union that much, but they do know it well. From this room, I’m […]
“We should not be shy about where we are or ambitious about where we want to go.” Ursula von der Leyen Where do we stand with gender equality in Europe? After 8 March, a reflection on this issue might be interesting. Indeed, the new European Commission has recently published a five-year strategy that could provide […]
What happened in the European Union, what has changed and what we will remember forever. 2019 in brief. — A greener Europe: the Thunberg’s effect In April European Parliament invited the young environmental activist Greta Thunberg. Even though she could not speak in plenary, the Environment Committee was overwhelmed by her speech. “Our house is […]
Here we are, celebrating the tenth anniversary of the Treaty of Lisbon: on 1st December 2009, the Treaty that put an end to years of negotiations entered into force. The Treaty of Lisbon, telling the truth, in some way represented a step backwards. At least, for the many Europeanists who strongly believed in the birth […]
We are proud to announce that the 29th edition of Balkan Beats is online now! We have set up for you a green path full of curiosities and adventures. It will leave you breathless, come and have a look! IN A NUTSHELL Would you like to know what should be the first step towards a […]
“In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act.” – George Orwell November 9th, Thessaloniki. For the first time in twenty-five years, I am far from home on this day. Italy is my home. It’s the country I love and to which I belong. November 9th, International Day Against Fascism and […]
FASI! Festival took place on 10th of October in Thessaloniki. The festival was promoting creative activities and workshops for all young people through games, dance and music. Several youth associations have cooperated together to encourage everyone to take part in their activities in the city. Most importantly, thanks to everyone the atmosphere was really powerful. […]