From whistles to intrusive comments and unwanted propositions: catcalling is common in all too many countries. The Netherlands has passed a new law to counter such behaviour. But will it really make a difference? I host this ENTR explainer and find out more. | Author: Carolin Franz

What happens when you turn 18 and suddenly have... nothing? That's Veselin's reality after growing up in a Bulgarian children's home. At 18, he was thrown into the deep end, without parental support and no safety net. Veselin's story is about finding your "why" when nobody handed you the manual to adult life.

Lithuania topped the World Happiness Report in 2024 in happiness of people below the age of 30. At the same time, Lithuania has one of the highest numbers of low wage workers in the EU, and more than 300 000 people emigrated from the country in the last decade. So is Lithuania the best place for young people?

A selection of my articles for Deutsche Welle (DW) and the Bulgarian service of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL).

Homelessness is a real problem in the EU - and it's getting bigger. Finland has taken on a pioneering role with its ‘Housing First’ strategy. I host this ENTR explainer and find out more. | Author: Carolin Franz

Bulgaria is one of the European countries with worst attitudes towards LGBTQ people. Angelica Summer is a Bulgarian queer artist who sings against the homophobic rhetoric of local politicians from her home in Cologne, Germany.

Gender identity is a hot topic of debate all over Europe. Are there more than two genders? Should countries allow people to change their legal gender on documents? In this explainer video, I look at the legal rights of non-binary people across Europe.

What's it like crowd-surfing at a music festival in a wheelchair? How does someone with ADHD survive a Monday morning inbox? And what does gaming look like when you’re blind? Freaks No More! is DW's video podcast show that amplifies the voices of people with visible and invisible disabilities and those with neurodivergent brains. In each episode, host Vicky Hristova and their guests dive into real stories about what it means to live beyond labels.

Daniela Medeiros is a production and set designer from Brazil. Using her background in architecture, Daniela conceptualizes and builds film sets in Hollywood and beyond. For her, building a set is not just about building a place – a set tells a message and has a story.

Healing through story - that’s the driving force behind Renae Maihi’s filmmaking. As an indigenous Māori woman from New Zealand, Renae believes in the living spirits of all her characters on screen.