Europe

Germany: Why so many famous Berlin clubs are closing (2025)

Berlin built its global reputation on all-night raves in abandoned factories. But today, almost half of Berlin's clubs are considering closing.

London’s deadly knife problem (2025)

Knife crime among youth in Britain is escalating. Lawmakers and civil society have been fighting back, but social workers are convinced bans alone won’t solve the problem.

Ireland: housing crisis (2024)

Ireland has a severe shortage of homes with hundreds of thousands needing to be built. With rents in Dublin spiralling, many families are homeless.

Back to Bulgaria (2024)

When Bulgaria joined the European Union in 2004 many young Bulgarians went abroad to find work leaving the country depopulated. But some are coming back.

Germany: Berlin and the Middle-East conflict (2024)

Berlin's Jews, Israelis and Palestinians have lived in fear and anger. Anti-Semitic incidents have increased, while police have dealt harshly with pro-Palestinians.

Is prosperity without economic growth possible? (2024)

Critics of growth want to bring the economy into harmony with the environment and social well-being. But is that realistic?

Denmark: provoking the limits of tolerance

Denmark has prided itself on its high standard of living, its social welfare system and its open-mindedness. However, cracks have begun to appear.

Poland: why it is quietly becoming Europe’s next superpower

In just three decades, Poland went through an incredible transformation. But there is still one thing that could thwart the entire Polish miracle...

Ukraine: ‘This is a war of propaganda’.

Journalist John Pilger has dedicated his life to the pursuit of truth and shining a light on inconvenient facts that contradict the mainstream media.

Russia: at war – What do Russians say?

Since the start of the war a journalist has been accompanying four Russians, some of whom support Putin and others who are critical.

Germany: the energy transition and the potential of power failure

The country wants to commit fully to renewables. But does this bring with it the threat of a major power blackout?

The Netherlands: shutting down farms?

The Dutch government's plan to shut down 3,000 farms in a bid to comply with EU emissions standards might be considered a “war against humanity”.

Ukraine: on fire (2016) and sequel (2019)

The documentary provides a historical perspective for the deep divisions in the region which lead to the 2004 Orange Revolution and 2014 uprisings.