Immigration | Refugees

When talking about the problem of refugees, we use dehumanised language, which reduces human tragedy to numbers and statistics. But this suffering concerns real people, who – just like us – have families, loved ones, friends; their own stories, dreams, goals… Only when you sit down opposite a specific person and look into their eyes, […]

In March, more than 50 000 people were stranded in Greece, following the series of frontier closures across the Balkans, which were started by Austria. They stayed in temporary camps in very poor conditions. These camps are often located in very isolated areas and their infrastructure does not fulfil the basic needs of their inhabitants. […]

What is needed is a third narrative between “no borders” on the one hand, and an irrational fear of refugees on the other, writes Alena Krempaská.

The Kurdish militia have officially opened their European office in Prague. Interview with YPG Europe representative Sheruan Hassan.

Czech society is often sadistic towards the weak. How far is it willing to go?

Russia’s military involvement in Syria and its support for President Assad make this country a necessary factor to be taken into account in all strategic solutions regarding ISIS and mass exodus of asylum seekers in Europe.

The destructive power of terrorism lies in its capacity to tear a hole in the fabric that keeps society together. The recent attacks in Brussels should not be seen as a revenge for the arrest of Salah Abdeslam but an attempt to jeopardize the rule of law.

Dom umenia/Kunsthalle Bratislava offers a fresh glimpse at the heated topic of the refugee crisis.

In the past few years, Athens became a place where refugees seeking a better future in Europe got stuck. Przemysław Witkowski gives a detailed insight in their world of despair, chaos, and misery.

At 18:45 GMT (19:45 CET / 20:45 EET) on Wednesday the 16th March 2016, Free Word and Rethinking Economics will hold a debate on the ecological impact of economic exploitation and look at the opportunities for an alternative approach.