If it is ok from a medical and virological viewpoint, we should definitely take a vacation.
This year was exhausting and many of us are feeling worn out and have a latent sense of sadness. That said, am totally against the idea that everyone should travel in their home country - that's just more step into small-national-state thinking. If we can afford to, we should go to the countries which need solidarity. So pack your bags and head to Italy and Spain!
Great Britain was among the epicentres of the Corona pandemic. As it gathered pace, the crisis revealed a latent racism within the health system.
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Taiye Salasi reflects on a life on the move.
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During the lockdown we asked eight international authors to write a story together. Chapter 2.
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The economic crisis in Greece has impacted the young people of the country more than any other group. Since 2009, there have been systematic reductions in the social welfare support available to young people.
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an interview with Ben Okri
To travel you don’t have to walk, drive or fly says the author Ben Okri. Sometimes it is enough to just open a book. A conversation about fictional journeys.
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Short news from Japan.
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