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03.09.2015
The Last Village Standing: The Story of LerissosEnvironment

On Greece’s Halkidiki peninsula, in the North-East of the country, a monumental battle is taking place. The town of Ierissos and its inhabitants have become emblematic of this struggle, by taking a stand against an immensely powerful opponent. That opponent is Eldorado Gold.

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01.09.2015
An Extraordinary Protest Just DisappearedSociety, Media and Culture

An interview with Nancy Fraser on the role of marginalised groups in protests, the problems of Zuccotti Park and neoliberalism’s impact on environmentalism.

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01.09.2015
Joining Forces: Fighting Side by Side for a Different WorldGreen Transition

Have the Greens lost their connections to political movements? Did they become just another political party like all others?

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01.09.2015
Portugal: The Crisis and New Actors Against AusterityWelfare and Social Issues

A strong anti-austerity civil society started to be a reality in Portugal in 2011.

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01.09.2015
Criminalising Resistance: The European Network Against Mega-ProjectsWelfare and Social Issues

Every opportunity that comes up is used by mega-project promoters and their allies to stigmatise resistance movements.

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01.09.2015
“It’s About Time to Start Acting” – Art, Protest and the Public SpaceWelfare and Social Issues

An interview with the philosopher, writer and activist, Lieven De Cauter.

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01.09.2015
Urban Gardening in Greece – A New Form of ProtestSociety, Media and Culture

Guerrilla gardening and local consumer-producer networks are redefining life in today’s Greek cities. While the crisis has shifted politicians’ attention away from the climate, “transition and recovery movements” work hard to keep the environment on the agenda.

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