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Island of refugee despair

While the outrage of Europeans has been turned to Donald Trump’s wall and the handling of migrants at the border with Mexico, they ignore a humanitarian disaster closer to home. The EU has left Greece to handle the influx of refugees on its own and those stuck on Lesbos are living in abysmal conditions.

Nostalgia… when the past is a better country

The majority of Europeans do not want to let bygones be bygones and pine for a past which they believe was better than their present. This is problematic for Europe’s future.

The road less travelled, part V: Hamlet in Sweden

In his final stop on his ‘road less travelled’ tour, Christian Nielsen uncovers the possible prototype for Shakespeare’s Hamlet in a Swedish hamlet.

The road less travelled, part IV: The rich texture of the original Hamburger

Hamburg has been minded by many nations but owned by none. This is visible in the city’s openness, resourcefulness and rebelliousness.

The road less travelled: Navigating without algorithms

By Christian Nielsen As I embark on my summer travels, I have resolved to ignore the recommended routes on my

Alt-jihad – Part II: Delusions of grandeur and persecution

In the second in a series of articles exploring the disturbing parallels between radical Islamic and White/Christian extremism, Khaled Diab examines the far-right’s dual sense of superiority and inferiority, as well as its persecution complex.

Economic recovery means little to Europe’s working poor

Europe is experiencing an economic recovery but many of the jobs being created a keeping people poor rather than lifting them out of poverty.

When you’re a collector… don’t give too much away

Collecting may seem like a harmless hobby but being a collector allows others to gather a whole lot more about you than you let on or probably even know.