Russia’s Culture Minister Vladimir Medinsky said measures would be taken to prevent the release of the new Disney film “Beauty and the Beast” starring Emma Watson in the role of Belle. The film is considered by MP Vitaly Milonov to…
Japan and especially some districts and streets in Tokyo are known for their bright and vibrant street fashion style. Don’t be afraid when you are in a big city in Japan and walk into someone covered in (fake) blood. There…
Since the right-wing party won elections in Poland, the newspapers all over the Europe haven’t stopped making comments about social changes in the country. Firstly the new government tried to change the constitution, which undermines a democratic country. Secondly a…
The mayor of Calais, Natacha Bouchart, has issued a decree which intends to prevent charities from handing out food and helping refugee children. According to this decree, the “regular, persistent and large presence of individuals distributing meals to migrants” poses…
Hide your bellybutton in Japan What do you tell terrified children when there is a storm thundering outside. Cover you ears? Go under your blanket? No, that’s not going to be of any help you when you’re in Japan. Japanese…
The movie Get out directed by Jordan Peele is an absurd horror movie, which – in a disturbing way – depicts liberal racism in America. The plot is set in a wealthy residence. The main character, Chris, is a young…
The Peter McVerry Trust, which aims at reducing homelessness, drug misuse and social disadvantage, intends to turn one of Dublin’s oldest buildings, Number 21 Aungier Street, into a shelter for the homeless. The building dates back to 1661 and is…
A new language, a new environment, a new school, a new home? Moving to a new country can be difficult for children of immigrant families, especially when those children are already prone to anxiety. Particularly children with a withdrawn temperament…
Human Rights Watch is one of the most popular NGO’s these days. However, Israel band visas for members of the organization have accused them of having an “extreme hostile and anti-Israel agenda”. The decision to reject visas was proposed by…
