Scenes like this—journalists fleeing state violence—define the struggle for press freedom in Bolivia. Cover of “Días de Furia.” Photo: Dico Solis/Opinión.
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Image by Lore Baeyens. The two founders, Eva Zurian and Dora Zahorodnia, opening the film festival.
The Mriya International Film Festival showcases Ukrainian culture and raises funds for humanitarian aid, continuing its mission to support those affected by war. Now in its third year, the festival remains a platform for cultural exchange and solidarity, driven by …
A wide smile from where I am now | Image by Urzina Dela Cruz
Behind the artist of the illustrations permanently inked on the human skin, a deep story lies. This is Joan Dumez, a 27-year-old full-time tattoo artist in Belgium. Moving here when she was still young, having majored in game graphics, she …
Noura Erakat Amnesty International Chair 2025, Photo by Nic Vermeulen
On March 27, Professor and attorney Noura Erakat was awarded the Amnesty International Chair in recognition of her critical insights into international law and human rights. During the event, Erakat highlighted the limitations and potential of international law in addressing …
For centuries, humans have been afraid of vampires, yet many forget that this bloodsucker is not the only creature that preys on the unsuspecting. The cryalot, an often-forgotten spirit from ancient folklore, thrives by sucking up the emotions from people …
Nicole Rushing's extensive theater career has taken her to the Netherlands, England, and Japan among other countries (Credit: Anna Bures)
I couldn’t tell you when I knew I wanted to be a performer. My parents were both ballet dancers, so I grew up in the theater world. It has always been a part of my life – I’m a complete …
Piotr Górka leaning on his double bass - photo: Hanna Kuzia
“It’s like riding the bike, you’re free to do whatever you want and choose the paths you desire – the lack of stability pins you down to Earth.” Polish double bass player and jazz musician Piotr Górka (39) has played …
The ISS houses up to 13 astronauts from around the world (Photo Credit: NASA/Roscosmos)
NASA astronauts Barry “Butch” Wilmore and Sunita “Suni” Williams were welcomed by dolphins as they splashed down off the coast of Florida on the 19th of March, marking their much-anticipated return after an unexpected nine-month stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS). …
“I see my paintings as a letter to people”, says Turkish artist Sevim Ünal (57). In her gallery, ‘ArtWorld’ in Antwerp, Belgium, there is a painting showing women’s faces split in two, one half left blank and the other detailed …
Hanne Smets in her home studio - PHOTO: Ella Pauwels
“It was never my dream to become a musician,” is the first thing Hanne Smets says. She plays the keys for The Haunted Youth, an indie rock band created by Joachim Liebens in their college years. Now, she calls music …
