violence
What is the difference between a revolution and a coup d’etat?
In the midst of the popular revolts which have seen the fall of dictatorships across the Arab world, almost 31 years have passed since the events of '23-F', an attempted coup d’état against the Spanish government on 23 February 1981
violence, army, spain, revolution, democratisation, religion, politics
Riots: Britain's boring thugs and Europe's burning thread
Don't synonymise the London rioters with the protesting Greeks or Syrians; it is just plain offensive. Yes, Londoners mobilised for four days, but it can't compare to the months of social, political and economic agitation across Europe and the Arab world
violence, economical crisis, greece, london, syrian arab republic, arab spring, spain
Roma and Hungary’s extreme right: the hunt in Gyöngyöspata
In Hungary, a village of 2, 500 inhabitants outside Budapest embodies tensions between the Roma (gypsy) community and the extreme right. Since March, paramilitary militia have been arriving in Gyöngyöspata to march the town's streets. On top of that, Oszkár Juhász, a member of the extreme right-wing party Jobbik, has been elected as mayor
violence, discrimination, hungary, human rights, roma, extremism, right wing extremism
French perspectives on London riots: 'so 2005'
Rioters were brought before the courts, police failings were discussed. What were the causes of the unprecedented violence that the UK witnessed in August? The authorities, driven by traditional populism and reactionary politics, refused to analyse them in-depth in the moment. Perspective from across the channel
violence, economical crisis, discrimination, london, david cameron, civil society, united kingdom
Double discrimination: roma women in central and eastern Europe
Romania has recently announced plans to evict roma from the northern town of Baia Mare, in a move which could leave hundreds homeless. The move emphasises the continued urgency of the theme ‘roma women in central and eastern Europe’, discussed during the European women's lobby’s conference in Budapest on 7 April this year. The lobby aims to bring the double discrimination that roma women endure to the attention of European decision-makers. Interview with Brigitte Triems, the lobby's president
violence, discrimination, hungary, roma minorities, budapest, central and eastern europe, ethnic minorities
Estonian, Austrian, Czech, Swedish and Dutch press on Norway killings
The presumed perpetrator of the attacks in Oslo and on Utøya island is in court on 25 July. The 32-year-old, who has been classed as a Christian fundamentalist, has confessed to killing at least 93 people on 22 July. Europe's right-wing populists are the intellectual instigators of this attack, say some commentators, while others say more attention should be paid to the fears of islam and multiculturalism
Lisbon, London: the problem with SlutWalks or Who's afraid of feminine sexuality?
Europe has been celebrating three months of the Canadian-exported 'SlutWalks', with the next protest against the equation 'sexy clothing does not mean slut' taking place in Lisbon on 25 June. 11 June saw the phenomenon hitting British shores
violence, sexuality, london, men and women, canada, lisbon, united kingdom
Aleksandar Radivojevic of ‘A Serbian Film’: it’s catharsis more than ‘torture porn’
In Belgrade artistic culture and creativity seem to be menaced by the muzzle of conformism and the dictatorship of political correctness. Many believe that Serbia’s entry into the 27-nation European union could make the situation worse. We meet the co-writer of a controversial 2010 horror film, which he says is the perfect 'plastic metaphor' onscreen of the indignant cry of an art which wants to break free
violence, cinema, festival de cannes, serbia, culture calendar, belgrade, orient express
Port du Rhin: Strasbourg’s problem suburb (which is also on the border)
The suburb of Strasbourg which is part of the Franco-German border is famous for having staged anti-Nato protests in 2009. It's all the more reason for its politicians and town planners to realise the urban planning policy set in place to improve living conditions for its population. Mission accomplished?
violence, europe, architecture, suburbs, city planning, urbanism, nato
Denmark 2011 Oscar for In A Better World - but not a very Danish movie
Susanne Bier’s ‘Hævnen’ is a story about blood, thirst and justice and the hard realities of life. But how did a movie about such dark subjects come out of Denmark, the country with the happiest people on earth?
violence, doctors, happiness, oscars, culture calendar, africa, island
Mohamed Elhamdi: are Italian pilots attacking Libyans?
African mercenaries, commissions on civil assassinations and the alleged support of Italy in the repression are some of the horrors of today’s ‘Libyan genocide’. The president of Libya House (Casa Libia) in Spain left his country 38 years ago, devoting himself to socio-cultural issues, until the revolution kicked off on 17 February. Hundreds have died; interview
violence, libya, genocide, arab spring, silvio berlusconi, muammar al-gaddafi, terrorism
Belfast riots 2010: Orange Order, not girl guides
More bad news from the North? On the evening news in the Irish Republic, a report on the Belfast riots in catholic districts came third after a local car crash and economics reports. In the shadow of the 1998 peace process, the riots are the product of raging frustration in a shattered community
violence, northern ireland, protest, ireland, cities, belfast, religion
Interview with psychic Paul, the German octopus
A slew of tanned, ageing football commentators aside, he was the only one to correctly predict Spain's glory and Germany's shock defeat at the 2010 world cup. He's also an octopus, hatched in 2008, who lives at the Oberhausen aquarium in a North Rhine-Westphalia zoo. Three questions for the eight-armed prophet
violence, football, world cup, sport, netherlands, germany, spain
German clown Marenka: 'hit a woman and it's almost taboo'
For seven years, the 37-year-old has acted in German-language performances throughout Europe, a trade she refined in Hannover, France and California - how does her public react to her clownish mishaps?
British star MIA's 'Born Free' video: hair-raising food for thought
Imagine a world where redheads or strawberry blonds are not only mocked but tracked down and exterminated. This is the premise of French director Romain Gavras’s latest short which provides the music video for the Sri Lankan British star
violence, video art, video, discrimination, electronic music, culture calendar, culture
Spain vs EU: gender violence clash
The proposals are for a monitoring system and a single helpline number under the Spanish presidency of the EU. But discussions on a European protection order remain up in the air because of responsibilities across institutions
violence, eu presidency, european commission, spain, parity, sexism, men and women
Louis-Georges Tin, the man behind 'international day against homophobia and transphobia'
17 May has marked international day against homophobia and transphobia since 2005. Its international recognition is largely due to the hard work of the IDAHO committee and its founder-president. As a researcher the Martiniquan was convinced that the deconstruction of gender prejudices was the best way to fight prejudice
violence, gay rights, homosexuality, transgender, sexuality, louis-georges tin, freedom of expression
Casa Pound Italia: Neo-fascists on the rise
Casa Pound Italia is at the heart of the Italian Neo-fascist movement. 'We will build the world that we want!' cry the militants across the website of the group, inspired by a poet, and dedicated to action. Meanwhile there is no shortage of complaint, between accusations of violence, and questions being raised in parliament. A look at a movement inspired by fascism, but that refuses the label of 'extreme right'
violence, discrimination, ezra pound, rome, extremism, racism, italy
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