Image by Annabel_P from Pixabay "Burn it all down for Giulia" – the furious cry demanded action in streets the length and breadth of Italy. The slogan appeared on walls and placards and echoed around cafes, bars and workplaces, as far as Europe's borders. Giulia had broken a spell. Finally there was a conversation about the murder of women. In 2023, 109 women died of … [Read more...] about Giulia Cecchettin: trailblazer of Italy’s media coverage of femicide
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World’s coolest Dictator; two years under Bukele’s ‘State of Exception’
Image by jorono from Pixabay The Sunday night was hot with revelry. From the high balcony of the National palace Nayib Bukele smiled as he greeted his supporters. On that day, February 4, he had secured his re-election in a landslide victory in the El Salvador presidential election. He celebrated his achievement on the social media platform ‘X,’ even though the final … [Read more...] about World’s coolest Dictator; two years under Bukele’s ‘State of Exception’
Illuminating life in the City of Lights / Gallivanting à Paris
As lockdown neared an end, best friends Rebecca Bergin and Gabriella Tallafus’ appetite to leave their family homes in rural Kilkenny for the romantic hausmannian streets of cosmopolitan Paris grew ever more pressing. Both graduated with first class degrees in Commerce and French in 2020 and yearned to put their newly acquired language skills to good use, aspiring to gain … [Read more...] about Illuminating life in the City of Lights / Gallivanting à Paris
Health check: How is Irish traditional music doing?
It’s a windy day in Doolin, County Clare and the seaside village buzzes with activity. Knownfor its long-standing reputation as the home of Ireland’s traditional music scene, Doolin playshost to the annual Michael Russell Festival, drawing musicians from across the country. The theme of the weekend is a celebration of new music talents, attracting a growing audience … [Read more...] about Health check: How is Irish traditional music doing?
Two migrants’ journeys to Ireland in hopes of a better future
Photo by MarioGuti on iStock The country of Ireland is one that contains people from all walks of life. Due to the turmoil many countries face, people from a multitude of nationalities are finding themselves calling Ireland home. Sherín Al Sabbagh is from Gaza but has been living in Ireland for the past 15 years. Sherín arrived in Ireland in 2008 to pursue a master’s … [Read more...] about Two migrants’ journeys to Ireland in hopes of a better future