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Among the 10 countries that drink the most in the world, nine are in the EU. But from binge to mindful drinking, a new wave of Europeans - boosted by the allure of healthier lifestyles - are raising their glasses to mindful drinking concepts such as ‘Damp January’. Its sober-ish season this ARTE Europe Weekly.

Europe goes cold Turkey

As many across Europe quit alcohol for Dry January, we find out if the glass is half full or half empty.

Dry January

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As many across Europe quit alcohol for Dry January, we find out if the glass is half full or empty.

Taiwan has almost everything it takes to be an independent state, with a flag, currency, and an army. But it no longer has representation in the UN, and China claims it as one of its regions. Just a few months before the Taiwanese presidential elections in January 2024, ARTE dedicates a special issue to the island. The Russian invasion of Ukraine has raised fears that China could be tempted to emulate Russia and try to take the island back by force.

Could War Break Out in Taiwan?

With the elections in Taiwan, the island's relationship to China is at the top of voters' minds.

Mapping the World

Situated between the world's two biggest cocaine producers, Colombia and Peru, Ecuador was once a haven of peace and stability in South America. But in recent years, the levels of violence linked to the drug trade have soared.

Ecuador: A Narco State

Ecuador was once a haven of peace and stability in South America. But in recent years, levels of violence linked to the drug trade have soared.

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Noetic, Faun and Boléro: Three elements, three visions, three journeys through dance. Choreographer Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui's show offers a profound reflection on our intimate connection with the world around us. From putting mathematics in movement to Ravel's Boléro as a dance of death, Cherkaoui transcends the boundaries of the stage to offer us a unique philosophical perception of the world.

The visionary Elements from Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui.

Mathematics in motion, the "Bolero" as a dance of death: Plunge into Cherkaoui's philosophical vision of the world.

Elements

The 2023 Palme d'Or winner "Anatomy of a Fall" directed by Justine Triet is now showing in theatres. We revisit the filmmaker's distinctive and lively style. Triet is known for her remarkable feminist portraits. Her films "Age of Panic", "Victoria" and "Sibyl" form a turbulent body of work depicting contemporaryand urban France.

Interview with the Golden Globe winning director

Justine Triet's talks about her films including highly acclaimed Golden Globe winner ‘Anatomy of a Fall’.

In Conversation with Justine Triet

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A Christmas classic revisited in dance form at the Finnish National Opera: Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. It's the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a grumpy, miserly old man who, on Christmas Eve, is visited by the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future. A magical tale popular with all ages, adapted into a ballet by an all-British artistic team including composer Sally Beamish and choreographer David Bintley.

A Christmas Carol: A Ballet based on Charles Dicken's Novella

Charles Dickens’ classic Christmas story adapted into an enchanting ballet for all the family.

A Christmas Carol

Berliner Abed Hassan, 27, went to Gaza in early October to visit his family. When the massacre on 7th October happened, he was trapped. He began documenting his time in Gaza, the surrounding destruction, the loss of loved ones, and his struggle for survival on social media.

Surviving Gaza: A Berliner's Story

Berliner Abed Hassan went to Gaza to visit family. When the massacre on 7th October happened, he was trapped.

Tracks East

He is one of the most influential and celebrated French conductors of his generation. A portrait of François-Xavier Roth in his travels, rehearsals and concerts.

A Maestro in 8 Variations

A portrait of one of the most influential and celebrated French conductors.

François-Xavier Roth

Faced with rising threats from Russia, North Korea and most of all China, Japan is re-arming at an incredible rate. This documentary sheds light on the geopolitical upheavals in the Pacific region and on Japan’s history of pacifism since the second world war.

Faced with rising threats from Russia, North Korea and most of all China, Japan is re-arming at an incredible rate.

Japan: The End of Pacifism

How has the life of European Union citizens changed since the Maastricht Treaty came into force thirty years ago, on 1 November 1993? Documentary filmmaker, David Holland, born the same year as Maastricht travels the length and breadth of the continent by rail to find out.

A Journey through the Continent

How has the life of EU citizens changed since the Maastricht Treaty came into force thirty years ago?

Europe since Maastricht

From the Gilded Age to the present day, the history of modern America has been one of wealth and power concentrated into the hands of a few families with enormous fortunes. In three episodes, this documentary tells the story of American capitalism over 150 years: From Rockefeller to present day plutocrats, Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Steve Jobs, via the Wall Street Crash of 1929 and the subprime crisis of 2007.

Three-part series

The story of American capitalism over 150 years, from Rockefeller to Reagan, to present day plutocrats.

American Capitalism - The Cult of Wealth

From Lucrezia Borgia to Malinche to Marie Curie: Women’s contributions have often been downplayed or misrepresented in the history books. Duels of History (re)tells their stories.

Women’s contributions to history have often been downplayed or misrepresented. Duels of History (re)tells their stories.

Duels of History

Fire in the Sky reveals how researchers have gained new insight into the impact of the Northern Lights on infrastructure and animal behavior. The documentary explains why solar storms can be a danger to humanity with the power to damage satellites, stop air traffic, and paralyze power grids and telecommunications networks.

The Northern Lights

Northern Lights have fascinated and disturbed our ancestors for centuries. But they could also endanger our future.

Fire in the Sky

Since the Hamas attacks on Israel, the Ha'achim restaurant in Tel Aviv has become a community kitchen with volunteers, who prepare food parcels there, still reeling from the shock of recent events. In Ukraine, chef Ievgen Klopotenko has been proudly showcasing his country's gastronomy as an expression of culture and identity.

When Cooking Gets Political

How food is an expression of community, culture and identity in Israel and Ukraine.

Jannik and Tai are 17 and are called “Fatty” and “Fiji” at school. Two outsiders. When they find their drunken head teacher on the street one night and lock him in his own flat, what starts as a joke turns into a full-blown kidnapping. Tai enjoys playing God and forces the teacher to bare his soul. But as the teens uncover the man's secrets, the stupid fun turns serious.

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Two teens stumble upon their drunken head teacher and lock him in his flat. But the silly prank gets out of hand...

Naked Above Berlin

Why is it that a comparatively rare disorder such as coeliac disease seems to have become widespread within a few years? With more and more people complaining about digestive problems after eating cereals, is gluten really responsible? An in-depth focus on gluten, gluten-free diets and the food industry.

With more and more people complaining about digestive problems after eating cereals, is gluten really responsible?

Gluten: Public Enemy Number One

The wait is over. After six years of deafening silence, The Kills are back with a sixth album: God Games. And what better way to discover this new work than onstage at the ARTE Concert Festival?

ARTE Concert Festival 2023

After a six year absence, this legendary duo have chosen the ARTE Concert Festival to make their comeback! 

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Summer in Marseille. Two groups of young people jostle for control of the housing estate’s basketball court. Out of the collisions and clashes, an unlikely love story emerges.

Drama series

As two groups jostle for control of a basketball court, an unlikely love story emerges.

Marseille mon amour

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What are the historical and geopolitical causes of the Israel-Palestine conflict?

War in the Middle East

Beirut is just 80 kilometres from the border with Israel. Palestinians in the camps in Lebanon are watching the bitter war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza with concern but they are divided between Hamas and Fatah supporters.

Palestinians in the camps in Lebanon are watching the bitter war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza with concern but they are divided between Hamas and Fatah supporters.

Lebanon: Hamas and Fatah United?

On the altiplano, the high plateaux of Bolivia, the country's second largest lake, has recently disappeared, what remains is a salt desert where Lake Poopó once was. This has already had major consequences for the locol people and the biodiversity of the area.

Bolivia's second largest lake, has recently dried up, leaving behind a salt desert where Lake Poopó once was.

Bolivia: A Lake Becomes a Desert

Record numbers of migrants are making the dangerous journey from Africa to the Spanish Canary Islands in order to reach Europe. Many come from the Senegal where the local fishing industry is being decimated by international trawlers from China and Europe.

Many Senegalese fishermen are making the dangerous journey to Europe via the Canary Islands due to their difficult situation in Senegal. 

Exodus from Senegal

The resounding victory of populist candidate Javier Milei as President of Argentina on 19 November, with almost 56% of the vote, is a worry for many in Argentina and abroad. After Donald Trump and Jair Bolsonaro, another country is tilting towards extremism. Public sector employees, including railway workers are especially concerned as large-scale privatisation is planned.

Argentina: A Journey into Discord

Railway workers are worried as large-scale privatisation is planned by new president Javier Milei.

Indonesia is the second largest producer of plastic waste in the sea with the situation set to get worse. Environmental protection organisations collect and analyse plastic waste found on beaches, in mangrove forests and in rivers in order to shame the worst polluting companies.

Danone: Plastic Pollution in Bali

Indonesia is the second largest producer of plastic waste in the sea with the situation set to get worse. 

Data Sources

Between Colombia and Panama lies the Darién, a swampy and densely forested region around 160 km long and 50 km wide. A major migration route, more than a quarter of a million people have passed through the dangerous jungle this year although many perish on the way.

Colombia - Panama: The Darien Gap

Since the war in Ukraine and Western sanctions, Russia has shifted its supply of gas eastwards, from Europe to China. The gas pipeline going to China runs for thousands of kilometres through remote regions of Siberia. A team of Russian journalists followed this route to find out what life is like for ordinary Russians, far from the conflict.

Russian Gas for China

The gas pipeline going to China runs for thousands of kilometres through remote regions of Siberia. A team of Russian journalists followed this route to find out what life is like for ordinary Russians.

When 100,000 Armenians fled from Nagorno-Karabakh to Armenia at the end of September 2022, Azerbaijan took control of the territory, which belongs to it under international law. For Armenia, the loss of Nagorno-Karabakh is another bitter blow in its tragic history since the genocide of Armenians in Turkey in 1915.

Armenia: Alone Among Enemies

When 100,000 Armenians fled from Nagorno-Karabakh to Armenia at the end of September 2022, Azerbaijan took control of the territory, which belongs to it under international law.

The UN is supposed to be the world forum for all nations, founded in 1945 with a mission to maintain international peace and security. But with conflicts still raging around the world, is it still fit for purpose?

Should the UN be Reformed?

With conflicts still raging around the world, is the United Nations still fit for purpose?

12 June is a very important date for the small Scottish island of Eigg. On this day in 1997, the islanders purchased their home from their landlord and took control of their destiny. More than 25 years later, how have the local people managed the community owned Eigg?

A Green Utopia for All?

26 years ago, 65 inhabitants of a Scottish island bought their home from their landlord.

Re: The Isle of Eigg

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In Depth

From wars to technological advances, to the big issues of contemporary society, we take a look back at an eventful year. 

A Look Back at 2023

Dry January means last orders for hangovers

As many across Europe quit alcohol for Dry January. We find out if the glass is half full or empty.

ARTE Europe Weekly

The beginning of 2024 brought with it new rights for gay couples in Estonia after it became the 15th EU country to legalise same-sex marriage. But although rights for LGBTQI+ people in Europe may look good on paper, it’s a different story on the ground. Discrimination is still rife and even some EU governments are pushing an anti-LGBTQI message. 

LGBTQ+ rights in Europe

It’s one step forward and one step back for LGBTQ+ rights across Europe.

Across Europe, right-wing populists are gaining support. But in Poland, the tide seems to be turning: After eight years under the right-wing PiS, Donald Tusk is now at the head of the government. The pro-European politician is trying to restore the rule of law in the country. But he and his government face major challenges.

The liberal-conservative Donald Tusk is Poland's new prime minister. The country is expecting a major political turnaround.

A political turnaround in Warsaw

JRR Tolkien’s literary works have fascinated the Italian far-right. His intricate and imaginary world where elves, hobbits and orcs live together without ever mixing coincides with the values they defend. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni made several references to Tolkien during her campaign and most recently, opened a new exhibition about the author at Rome’s National Gallery.

Italy’s far-right government has a growing interesting in shaping the country’s cultural institutions.

The far-right and Italy’s cultural scene

In Europe, one in two people are cutting down on eating meat. Are you one of them? You’d have good reason to do it: vegetarian diets are cheaper, better for the environment, better for our health and they eliminate animal suffering. ARTE looks into why it’s so hard to give up meat entirely and what alternatives there are. 

Europe is going veggie

Flexitarian, vegetarian and vegan diets are on the rise across Europe. But are Europeans really swapping steak for tofu?

It’s a paradise for hikers and divers. The smallest of the Canary Islands, El Hierro, has the well-deserved reputation of being one of the most sustainable islands in the world. About 60% of the land is protected and it’s the only island in the world to have operated autonomously for 28 days in a row thanks to wind and water power. From the government to the locals, everyone is committed to maintaining El Hierro’s sustainable charm.

a model for sustainability

The smallest of the Canary Islands, El Hierro, is one of the most sustainable islands in the world.

El Hierro -  A model for sustainability

The war in Ukraine is slowly approaching its third year and Kyiv is looking to wean off Western arms aid. To do so, the Ukrainian government is boosting its local arms production, with logistics and equipment support from some 20 odd countries. But not without a quid pro quo.

Kyiv is seeking to expand its local arms production with the help of Western partners.

Ukraine’s burgeoning weapons industry

For a long time, prices of goods in Verona were well above the national Italian average. Against a backdrop of inflation, the city has started displaying the fluctuation of food prices from month to month. It’s a way to combat ‘greedflation’, where industries ride on the wave of high prices to increase their profit margins. Since then, prices in Verona have fallen.

In Verona, northern Italy, the city has decided to display the fluctuation of prices to combat ‘greedflation’.

How Italy is combatting 'greedflation'

In Latvia, all eyes are on its border with Belarus. Since Lukashenko was elected and the EU imposed new sanctions on his authoritarian regime, Belarus has been accused of ‘weaponising’ migrants in response.

Latvia has strengthened its measures to stop migrants crossing from neighbouring Belarus.

'Weaponisation' of migrants at Latvia-Belarus border

Since the war between Israel and Hamas broke out on October 7, Europe has seen a resurgence of anti-Semitism. Fuelled by discriminatory clichés, its return is largely due to its traces, still present across the continent. But what is the EU doing to combat the return of anti-Semitism? We take a closer look.

Since the war between Israel and Hamas broke out, Europe has seen a resurgence of anti-Semitism.

Europe facing a resurgence of anti-Semitism

Faced with discrimination, workers aged 50 and over in the UK are finding it harder to get a full-time job. Meanwhile, companies are increasing their number of zero-hour or part-time contracts, making workers more job insecure and delaying the retirement age.

In the UK, a record number of people aged 50 and over are working part-time.

Senior workers in the UK face job insecurity

Using student visas, many migrants transit through Istanbul to land in Northern Cyprus, which is controlled by Turkey. They then cross on foot or by car to the southern part of the divided island, which is a member of the European Union. More than 18,500 people made this journey last year. Cypriot authorities are calling out Turkey's manipulation of the situation.

Many migrants arrive in the Turkish-controlled northern part of Cyprus on student visas, with the EU as their final destination.

Migration: Turkey puts pressure on Cyprus

Since the war between Russia and Ukraine broke out, Romanian fishermen have had to contend with the danger of drifting sea mines. Although the Romanian navy regularly demines the waters, the currents of the Black Sea have carried the mines as far as Bulgaria and even Turkey, endangering civilian vessels.

Fishermen in the Black Sea are worried about drifting sea mines from the war in Ukraine.

Romanian fishermen battle with sea mines

Public desecrations of the Koran by far-right groups and an Iraqi refugee in Sweden have soured its relations with many Muslim countries. But Sweden suspects these acts have been carried out as part of a larger misinformation campaign, orchestrated by Russia.

Sweden is accusing Russia of orchestrating a mass misinformation campaign to turn the Muslim world against it. 

Sweden: Who benefits from Koran burnings?

This summer, the European Parliament introduced an unprecedented law to ensure that member states provide adequate support for rape victims and punish perpetrators. But it has run into legal and ideological roadblocks from some countries, including France and Germany, which refuse to define rape as the absence of consent.

European institutions are at odds over the definition of rape and consent.

Only yes means yes - A European law on rape

Nickel, gold, iron, zinc, uranium... Beneath the pastures of Southern Greenland lies a host of natural resources. With global warming making them more easily accessible will Greenland choose to mine them? Or alternatively take advantage of a milder climate to develop the agricultural sector?

A crucial dilemma for Greenlanders: Mine their rich natural resources or concentrate on agriculture?

Greenland: Agriculture or Mining?

In France, the ready-to-wear sector is going through an intense crisis. In the first quarter of 2023, around 50 companies were in receivership or liquidation. A figure that has risen by 33% in one year. Why the turmoil? And why are Spanish brands like Zara and Mango still so successful?

While the number of clothing store closures are increasing in France, Spanish brands are doing well.

French Fashion Industry in Turmoil

Finland’s right-wing government has plans to roll out sweeping austerity measures, which has sparked protests and strikes across the country. The measures include cutting workers' rights and social welfare benefits, but also clamp down on immigration at a time when Finland is in need of skilled workers.

Union leaders in Finland say the right-wing government is rolling out “reverse Robin Hood” austerity measures.

Finland faces strikes and protests over labour reforms

The war in Ukraine is taking place 5,000 kilometres from the Indian subcontinent, yet its impact is clear in the city of Surat. The centre of India’s diamond industry is suffering from western sanctions on Russian diamonds.

The war in Ukraine is happening 5,000 kilometres from the subcontinent, yet its impact is clear on India's diamond industry.

India: Diamonds in War

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In 1844, Hans Christian Andersen imagined the story of an evil troll who wanted to drive the goodness out of the hearts of humans. To achieve this, he hangs a huge magic mirror in front of the moon. When it breaks, the people touched by its shards become insensitive to human kindness and see the worst in people.

Hans Christian Andersen's tale reimagined

A multidisciplinary work including ice hockey, figure skating, dance and acrobatics telling Hans Christian Anderson's classic tale. 

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Tsutomu Yamaguchi was in the worst place at the worst time twice over. On August 6, 1945, he was working in Hiroshima when the atomic bomb exploded over the city. Traumatised by the apocalyptic experience, he just wanted to go back home to his family. Except home was Nagasaki. 

The Lost Ones

Tsutomu Yamaguchi was traumatised by Hiroshima, and went back home as soon as he could. Except home was Nagasaki. 