France: Fishing grounds dispute
Since Brexit, a British-French dispute over access to the fishing grounds near Jersey has flared up. The waters around the Channel Island are particul...
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Sweden: Trouble in reindeer land
In northern Sweden, the last large herds of reindeer are in danger. Their existence is not only threatened by climate change, but by wind turbines, to...
France: No to wind energy
On the French Atlantic coast, fishermen are protesting against the construction of a wind farm. They claim it would destroy important fishing grounds.
Estonia: New life for an old secret
The town of Sillamäe was a secret site of the Soviet nuclear industry. Now it is awakening from its slumber—and searching for a new purpose.
Germany: Retirement home for animals
Germany's North Sea coast is home to the first retirement home for dairy cattle. Donations have made it possible for 38 cows to avoid ending up in the...
Farming in Italy is at a crossroads
Italy is at a crossroads. The country must decide whether EU subsidies should be invested in large farming companies, or in traditional small-scale fa...
Clean Energy on the Shetland Islands
Public awareness about clean energy is increasing on the Shetland Islands, even though most inhabitants work for the oil and gas industry.
France: The Dissident Club
The Dissident Club in Paris was created so refugees and exiles can have a place to exchange ideas with each other. But it’s not only a discussion foru...
Snacks spur donations in Czechia
Children with disabilities are the co-owners of a snack-making start-up in the Czech Republic. The aim of the crowdfunded project is to help families ...
Greek wine aging in the Aegean
A winemaker on the Greek island of Thasos is reviving an old tradition. He submerges his grapes and wine in the sea to mature.