Experts warn of the consequences of rising seas due to climate change. Our reporter Lennart Platz travelled to a place where future generations will soon be getting their feet wet – the Wadden Sea World Heritage. RESEARCH | ARTICLE – Lennart Platz and Moritz Orth, Jade University of Applied Sciences, Germany Leave your comments, thoughts,…
In today’s fast-paced media landscape, discussions about older people’s ability to drive often drift into tricky territory, rife with stereotypes and prejudice. But is there more to the stereotypes than meets the eye? In this blog post, we have a closer look at how senior citizens are portrayed in the media and what responsibility the…
“You’re not from the FAZ or another major media outlet.” This incidental comment during our research for our factcheck on the rise in cholera numbers resonates in our minds and illustrates a bitter reality: journalists outside of large editorial offices are fighting against invisibility and a lack of respect. Our research work during the factcheck,…
A video titled “Bulgaria in the EU”, was published on April 7th 2024 in the YouTube channel EU Made Simple, in the video main topics are Bulgaria’s representation in the European Parliament and the European Commission. We decided to check how our country is represented in the video before European election in June. Bulgaria as part…
Climate change is one of the biggest problems in the world, but it can no longer be stopped. The political goals are at risk and the resulting consequences are not yet predictable. Homes destroyed and at least 135 deceased people: In July 2021, Europe looked on in horror at the idyllic Ahr Valley in Germany.…
In the past years a dangerous wave of discrimina6on and violence has been sweeping through amateur football, which has led to a rise in game cancella6ons. This ar6cle shines a light on the concerning development through the eyes of a referee and shows how the fair play aspect can once again gain more importance and…
The number of abortions is increasing and the birth rate is continuing to decline in Germany. Women not only encounter personal challenges, but also digital hate being in this situation. Helpers such as grief counselor Simone (who doesn’t want to read her full name in public) and head of the pro familia counseling center Jana…
Do you think you’re aware of the environmental impact of your daily coffee cup or candy packaging? This video sheds light on the hidden environmental costs associated with common products. Learn about the significant resource consumption of disposable cups and the excessive plastic in snack packaging. The video also provides practical tips for more sustainable…
Every year at the start of the largest folk festival Oktoberfest, countless tutorials on how to tie the bow of a dirndl apron are shared on social media. The bows hold a – not so secret – code: bow on the right – taken; bow on the left – single! But why isn’t there a…
Although the term ‘eco-anxiety’ already existed before, it has gained significant presence in European media over the past few years. We have examined La Vanguardia (Spain), The Guardian (UK) and Le Monde (France) to see how three prestigious newspapers from different countries address this phenomenon. In all cases, we present a quantitative and qualitative analysis.…