As Valentine’s and singles’ day approach, Anja Gogo interviews the Italians’ perspective on love, exploring the difficulties and benefits of online dating

In this article, staff writer Joe Wherry writes on the famously socialist football club, the Red Star Paris FC, and explores the implications of the renovations of its Stade Bauer.

Daphne Pleming reviews Elisa Shua Dusapin’s book Winter in Sokcho, exploring how the author prompts us to consider how we perceive ourselves and the people around us.

Following a spate of lockdowns and cancelled trips to Amsterdam, Anna Whitehead discusses the delights and challenges of studying Dutch during the pandemic.

Cassie Penny looks into why the Saxon accent is so unpopular in Germany and why this attitude should be changed.

In the occasion of Holocaust Memorial Day, Anja Gogo pays her own cinephile tribute by reviewing Life is beautiful, navigating controversies and deeper meanings.

Anna Whitehead reflects on Ben Aitken’s ‘A Chip Shop in Poznań’, Polish culture and travel writing as a genre.

In the midst of the Russian military threat to Ukraine, Alice Mee reflects on our relationship with news, and our disconcerting ability to look away.

Dion Everett reflects on the bilingualism of Wes Anderson’s new film, and the way in which the oeuvre interacts with stereotypical views of the French perpetuated by blockbuster films.

Louis Brettkelly explores the streets of Spain’s historic and cosmopolitan capital city, Madrid.

Scarlett Reiners discusses the housing crisis in Barcelona and how neighbourhood unions create hope for their community.

Jenny Frost reviews Paolo Sorrentino’s latest film, The Hand of God, which explores the director’s childhood and his life-saving obsession with Diego Maradona.

Tom Paterson discusses the fascinating history of clandestine literature in the Soviet Union and its travestied perception in the West.

Clementine Lussiana explores the shifting nature of her relationship with Portugal.

Camilla provides the perfect geographical combination of past and present. Through Siena’s duality and its hidden spots, she persuades us that this city is worth more than a token trip.

In this article, staff writer Joe Wherry explores the political implications of pantheonization, with a particular focus on the recent interment of Josephine Baker.

Stephanie Jat provides an ultimate guide for curious tourists heading to Rome. Here, she explores how much the eternal city has to offer, especially if you take the road less travelled by…

Daphne Pleming reviews the album Primetime by Strandhase, an upcoming German band who could might be able to raise the profile of German pop music.

In part II of this article, Tom Taylor explore the suburbs of Paris and the lack of integration due to its architecture.

Nimue McDowall considers what Angela Merkel’s departure from office could mean for the upcoming French presidential elections, in light of the worrying rise of extreme political views.