Category: Open Society
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‘Mustang’ a story about inspiring to Freedom
In a Turkish coastal village the young Lale and her older sisters Nur, Ece, Selma and Sonay celebrate the end of the school year. The sisters go to the beach with a group of male students and play there, fully clothed, into the water fighting astride on the shoulders of males. The news of the ‘scandal’…
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A new future for Turkey-EU relations
Few relationships in history have been as complex as the one between Turkey and the European Union. The President of UNITEE provides some ideas on how it could be revived.
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The role of New Europeans in a Europe of Regions
New Europeans represent a huge potential for the developments of regions and cities. For this to happen, an effective multilevel governance on integration and engagement is necessary. Local authorities must be protagonists, argues the Chair of the CIVEX Committee at the Committee of Regions.
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Youth For Change. Interview with Iván, a young Spanish promoting cultural understanding through short films
Iván Fernández co-founded “Peaceful World”, a group of drama students which makes short films to foster a peaceful coexistence among people from various backgrounds.
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“Travel opens your mind”. Interview with William Maddux
Read the interview with William Maddux form INSEAD on how multicultural experiences boosts creativity.
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International Festival of Language and Culture: music, peace and youth
The 13th edition of the International Festival of Language and Culture passed by Brussels for the first time.
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Culture to Strengthen Economy: an Interview with the Belgian Vietnamese Alliance
Read our interview with Ms. Diep Nguyen Bich and Mr. My Huynh Cong from the Belgian Vietnamese Alliance
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A Dive into Tunisian Culture: Interview with Wissal asbl
This week, we met Wannes Grami of the Association Wissal, for the Tunisian expatriates and friends of Tunisia in Belgium.
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When a Baobab Meets a “Bavard”: Interview with Senegalese Association “Les Baobards”
Read our interview with Ms Anja Detant from the association Les Baobards on Senegalese culture.
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Interview with BAKUSHINTA: a Discovery of Congolese Culture
This week we met Georgine Dibua Mbombo from BAKUSHINTA association. Their goal is to promote Congolese cultures and the positive contribution of the Congolese community in Belgium.