By Florence Hainaut Abstract: In French-speaking Belgium, no one knows exactly how many underage girls are being sexually exploited. Front-line workers are not sufficiently trained to detect dangerous situations, and the police lacks the technological and human resources to be proactive in this area. And finally, victims are reluctant to consider themselves as such, and […]
By Michele Filippucci Abstract: An investigation into the social and environmental impacts of the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Cortina d’Ampezzo. Starting from the sustainability promises contained in the Olympic Dossier, public documents related to Olympic infrastructure, and testimonies from Cortina’s residents, the research analyses three planned infrastructure projects in the Ampezzo valley: the bobsleigh track, […]
by Oscar Pirlot Abstract: Since the early 2000s, renewable energy has been booming. In the context of the climate emergency, the European Union has made it a priority; for promoters, it’s a real windfall. As a result, the market is attracting a myriad of private players drawn by tempting profitability and generous subsidies. And everyone wants […]
by Darius Galbinasu Abstract: An investigation into the booming industry of children’s online videos, featuring global giant Cocomelon and Romania’s LooLoo Kids, reveals a sharp conflict between commercial success and child welfare. While creators market their content as wholesome “edutainment” and a respite for parents, psychologists warn it’s as addictive as slot machines. The analysis […]
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by Alice Dominese Abstract: In this investigation, interviews and analysis of documents obtained through a request for access to records explore the relationship between the anti-abortion movement, health care and public services in Piedmont. The information gathered sheds light on the use that “pro-life” associations make of regional funding and on how these associations have […]
by Georgiana Anghel Pange Abstract: Context.ro investigation reveals Romania’s severe mismanagement of flood defenses, despite having one of the EU’s highest flood-related death rates. Authorities spent nearly €6 million on a disaster management project, Ro-Risk, yet its central website has been defunct for years. Now, another €1 million is being allocated to revive the platform […]
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On March 20, a seminar of the European project S-INFO, dedicated to sustainable information and part of the “No Democracy without Journalism” campaign, was held in Venice. At the heart of the debate — featuring journalist Sara Manisera, anthropologist Francesco Vacchiano, and the student collectives Li.S.C. – Liberi Saperi Critici and Spina — were two […]