Culture news

Meet Emmie America: Russian fashion photographer and LBGTQ+ activist

Euronews Culture speaks with Russian-born photographer, artist and activist, Emmie America about all things Vogue, promoting LGBTQ+ rights and the changes in her life since the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

31/07/2022

Earth News

How to talk to a climate sceptic during a heatwave

The climate crisis can often be a divisive issue and leave us dreading conversations that come up with family - especially as the mercury rises.

25/07/2022

Earth News

Climate activists get into a sticky situation in a London art gallery

Climate activists in London and Glasgow have glued themselves to famous pieces of art to call for an end to new fossil fuel projects in the UK

01/07/2022

Climate

Billie Eilish wants you to become an imperfect climate activist

Engaging chats on plant-based food, sustainable fashion and community-building kicked off the star’s multi-day event at London’s O2 arena.

11/06/2022

Art

Cuban artists stand trial for government critique

Prosecutors are seeking 6 years for rapper Maykel Castillo and seven years for visual artist Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara.

31/05/2022

Germany

Tikhanovskaya and Belarusian activists receive Europe's top honour for services to unity

The three pro-democracy figures were honoured with the Charlemagne Prize in Aachen, Germany. One of them, Maria Kalesnikava, is still in prison in Belarus.

26/05/2022

Culture news

Activist Malala Yousafzai wins 2022 Cannes LionHeart Award

The award is given to recognise people harnessing their position to make a positive change in the world.

18/05/2022

Belarus

Belarus president changes death penalty law to target opposition

Belarus is the last country in Europe still to apply the death penalty, executing several people each year by firing squad.

18/05/2022

Scenes

Meet the students who marched 400 km across Portugal for climate justice

In partnership with Media City

"Activism is a way for us to leave our footprint on the planet and in history too. To make our own history and not just let it be told for us."

16/05/2022

Earth News

Euroviews. How can we make sense of Wynn Alan Bruce's self-immolation?

In the wake of the climate activist's death, Rupert Read explores the historical and religious context asking what the rest of us should do now.

10/05/2022

Europe News

EU proposes law to combat 'gag orders' on journalists and activists

Press freedom activists have welcomed the move as a "first step".

27/04/2022

Earth News

Greta Thunberg is publishing a handbook for tackling climate change

The climate activist says it will help readers connect the dots between threats to the climate, environment, sustainability and indigenous populations.

01/04/2022

Earth News

How to set up your own satellite station to monitor climate change

Satellite images aren’t for scientists alone - here’s how to take your own

25/02/2022

Earth News

‘Devastating’ climate change a deep concern for young people in Africa

The African Youth Survey has discovered that climate change is one of the key concerns young people have about their future.

10/12/2021

Culture news

World AIDS Day: Television shows, podcasts, and plays that educated us

Here are some of culture's most crucial offerings that helped us gain awareness of the plight of HIV and AIDS sufferers worldwide.

01/12/2021

Poland

Trio back in court over posters showing Virgin Mary with LGBT halo

“This appeal smacks of harassment and intimidation and the case should be dropped,” said Catrinel Motoc from Amnesty International

10/11/2021

Earth News

Has the UN ‘failed to address’ the root causes of climate change?

As official proceedings took a break, activists, experts and campaigners came together to present four hours of evidence about the UNFCCC's inaction on climate change.

08/11/2021

Earth News

World Mental Health Day: Eco anxiety can fuel powerful climate action

A new online movement led by young women in the UK is helping others to feel less alone with their eco anxiety.

05/11/2021

World

Asturias award-winner Gloria Steinem talks about her life on film

Feminist icon Gloria Steinem reflects on her life and career after winning Spain's prestigious Asturias award.

28/10/2021

Earth News

Could standing up for the environment get you killed in Europe?

With 'freedoms shrinking' 20 years after a pact to protect environmental defenders, EU countries are set to vote on a new measure.

15/10/2021