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After two months of fighting, the Russian troops had their advance towards the West blocked by fierce Ukrainian resistance. Forced to leave the suburbs of Kyiv, the occupying army left behind mass graves and horrific accounts of rape and abuse in their wake. Russia is now turning its efforts to the Dobas and the coastline along the Sea of ​​Azov. In Kyiv, the return of spring is also the return of many residents who had fled.

 In Kyiv, the return of spring is also the return of many residents who had fled.

Ukraine: Kyiv in Spring

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Many of these journalists didn't expect to become war reporters. But then their homeland became a conflict zone. As armies picked up guns, they picked up their cameras.

A look at daily life in Ukraine, as filmed by Ukrainian journalists

Dispatches From Ukraine: Local Journalists Report

How do our neighbours in Europe see the pressing social issues of our time? Which of today's problems and challenges concern them the most, and how do they deal with them? Five partners, five languages and one joint project: The European Collection. ARTE joins forces with Germany's ARD and ZDF, France Télévisions and Switzerland's SRG SSR to offer a selection of documentaries and reports on European current affairs and the issues driving our politics and society.

The view of our European neighbours on current political and social issues in Europe.

The European Collection

Chinese people make do without Google, Facebook, Youtube, Twitter. Instead, the regime has built its own online offer. How is this Chinese internet structured and what does it mean for democracy and debate?

How is this Chinese internet structured and what does it mean for democracy and debate? 

Internet Made in China

On 24 February, Russian armed forces invaded Ukraine. We follow the war day by day and provide background information with special insights, reports and documentaries.

War in Ukraine

Regular bite-sized shorts focusing on different aspects of the war in Ukraine from a geopolitical perspective.

Mapping the World Essentials - War in Ukraine

The Brazilian president is criticised for many policies: Gun control, Amazon deforestation, policies against minorities, as well as his handling of the coronavirus pandemic. A focus on Bolsonaro’s Brazil, a divided country.

A focus on Bolsonaro’s Brazil, a divided country.

Bolsonaro's Brazil

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The students of The Stars of the Desert programme are to become the new Bedouin elite. The alumni of this course go on to have amazing careers, thanks to the help of Jewish teachers who until then were only used to meeting Bedouins on the fringes of society. But the programme has also suffered a backlash from other Bedouins, who suspect Israel of only wanting to use this project to extend its influence.

Meet the students of the Desert Stars programme, the Israeli-Bedouin elite of the future.

Desert Stars Israel

In Rakovets, a village in western Ukraine, local people’s lives have been turned upside down since the war began. Myron Miroslavovitch's wife has left the village and his two sons are fighting at the front.

In Rakovets, a village in western Ukraine, local people’s lives have been turned upside down since the war began.

Ukraine: A Village in Wartime

A breakaway region of Moldova that is not recognised internationally, Transnistria is largely pro-Russian. The war in Ukraine has awakened fears that Russia will try to annex the region.

A breakaway region of Moldova that is not recognised internationally, Transnistria is largely pro-Russian. 

Moldova: Transnistria and Russia

On 13 March, the Yavoriv military base was hit by Russian missiles, killing 35 people and injuring 134. Although located in eastern Ukraine, not a NATO member, the base has been used for joint operations with the North Atlantic Alliance. Let’s take a moment to get an overview of NATO’s presence in eastern Europe.

A focus on the presence of the North Atlantic Alliance in eastern Europe.

Nato: What Presence in Eastern Europe?

Parallel to the very real war in Ukraine, an information war is raging. Some Ukrainian newspapers are translating their articles into Russian to combat what they see as Moscow’s distorted media picture of the conflict.  

Parallel to the very real war in Ukraine, an information war is raging. 

Ukraine: The Information War

Over a million people have fled Ukraine, hoping to find refuge in neighbouring countries; We report from the Polish border town of Przemyśl, where the town's railway station has been transformed into an official meeting point for refugees.

Over a million people have fled Ukraine, hoping to find refuge in neighbouring countries; We report from the Polish border town of Przemyśl, where the town's railway station is a meeting point for refugees.

Polish Border: Ukrainians Seek Refuge

American workers are asking for better conditions and higher wages. In Aspen, the famous ski resort and billionaire’s playground, the cost of living and inequality of earning is reaching crisis levels.

In Colorado the cost of living and inequality of earning is reaching crisis levels.

Colorado, USA: The Return of Class Struggle

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Saype is a graffiti artist with a difference. He doesn't spray his works on walls but in fields and on grass, using his own biodegradable paint. His huge works of art are best appreciated by drone, where the true scale is revealed. 

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Saype, Green-Fingered Graffitti Artist

The American director Peter Sellars was invited to the Salzburg Festival. For the 2017 edition he staged The Clemency of Titus by Mozart.

Carte Blanche to Peter Sellars

Square Artiste: Peter Sellars

Mariusz would never have become the artist he is now if Poland had not joined the European Union. He now creates striking murals in cities all over the world.

Europe of Artists

Mariusz Waras, Street Artist

French writer Emmanuel Ruben is a bicycle enthusiast. Writing about his cycle from west to east following Europe’s longest river, the Danube, Ruben reflects on Europe and migration.

Rewriting Europe Along the Danube

Europe as a source of inspiration: Meeting artists from across the continent whose works spring from Europe’s cultural diversity.

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Російське вторгнення в Україну не тільки приголомшило Європу, а і зміцнило загальноєвропейську самосвідомість та самоідентичність. Співчуваючи мільйонам українських біженців, розпорошених по всьому Європейському континенту, «ARTE» пропонує україномовним глядачам ряд матеріалів, що мали б не тільки розповісти їм про події на Батьківщині, а і вселити в них надію, показавши, які культурні програми і концерти солідарності з Україною проходять у різних куточках Європи. (ARTE is offering a selection of content in Ukrainian).

ARTE for Ukrainians

Підтримуємо мільйони українських біженців у Європі: «ARTE» пропонує їм сюжети про події на Батьківщині, а також трансляції концертів солідарності, що проходять у різних куточках континенту. 

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Нападение России на Украину повергло Европу в шок и пролило свет на хрупкое положение независимых СМИ в России. Кроме видеоконтента на украинском, ARTE предлагает подборку материалов на русском языке, освящающих ужасные события в Украине, а также культурные программы и концерты солидарности с Украиной со всего мира. (ARTE is offering content in Russian).

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Помимо видеоконтента на украинском, ARTE предлагает подборку материалов на русском языке, освящающих ужасные событиям в Украине, а также культурные программы и концерты солидарности с Украиной со всего мира.

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Ten years after Gaddafi's fall, what state is Libya in? There's the official government based in Tripoli that is recognised by the international community, and rival forces controlled by General Khalifa Haftar.

Libya: A Global Power Struggle

Ten years after Gaddafi's fall, what state is Libya in?

Mapping the World

"Our submarine cables may be the target of nations tempted to damage them," declared the Minister of the Armed Forces Florence Parly a few days before the outbreak of war in Ukraine. A Russian ship was even been spotted several times off Ireland. Does Russia have the means to deprive Westerners of the Internet?

Underwater Cables: A New Frontline?

Does Russia have the means to deprive Westerners of the Internet?

If there is one friend that Moscow can rely on its Bashar Hafez al-Assad’s Syria. It is thought that Syrian recruits are fighting in Ukraine in return for Putin coming to the Syrian regime’s aid back in 2015.

Mapping the World Essentials

Ukraine: Putin's Syrian Ally

On May 9, Russia celebrated its victory day without a victory in Ukraine. Instead, President Putin further pushed the narrative of Russian victimhood, despite the fact that Moscow, not Kyiv, is the agressor. As the battle continues to rage, we take a look at Ukraine before and after the conflict.

As the battle continues to rage, we take a look at Ukraine before and after the conflict

Ukraine: Before and After the War

An overview of women’s rights around the world from the right to vote, access to education and abortion rights.

A Women's World

The Alps have always been a formidable barrier but one which mankind has always crossed. Today eight states share the mountain range which has seen the birth of winter sports, been a crucible for environmental protection as well as the site of colossal engineering projects.

The Alps have always been a formidable barrier but one which mankind has always crossed.

The Alps: A European Story

From the North Sea to the Black Sea, the Rhine and the Danube form a link across Europe. Mapping the World navigates the history of the two longest rivers of the European Union.

Rhine and Danube: Two Rivers, Two Europes

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Behind his polite exterior lies a formidable leader with a ruthless character, ready to do anything to make China the world's leading power by the People’s Republic’s centenary in 2049. This well-documented portrait of the Chinese president gives an unprecedented insight into his politics and shows how Xi Jinping's personal journey has shaped his choices as he steers China towards world domination.

A portrait of the Chinese president giving an unprecedented insight into his politics and showing how Xi Jinping's personal journey has shaped his choices as he steers China towards world domination.

The New World of Xi Jinping

Three Japanese men have fallen under the charms of high school student Rinko, a character from the video game Love Plus. The game finally leads them to the seaside resort of Atami, where the virtual world and real life collides.

Three Japanese men have fallen under the charms of high school student Rinko, a character from the video game Love Plus

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The Supreme Court is now made of a majority of ultra-conservative judges since President Trump's term in office. The court now looks set to overturn the Roe v Wade case which gave women the constitutional right to have an abortion if they so wish or need. This worrying step backwards for women's rights doesn't mean women won't have abortions. It means they'll die trying.

Abortion: A Threatened Right

This worrying step backwards doesn't mean women won't have abortions. It means they'll die trying

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It is impossible for them to stay in Russia. For these Russian citizens opposed to the Kremlin, the outbreak of war in Ukraine and the new laws restricting freedom of expression have forced them to leave everything behind. Their destination: Istanbul, as Turkey did not require a visa. It is a difficult exile with a host country that does not consider them as refugees and a homeland that views them as pariahs.

Russians Seek Refuge in Turkey

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Thirty years after the end of apartheid, South Africa has still not overcome its many problems: Endemic violence, economic and racial inequalities, state corruption. However, the rainbow nation has a lot to offer: tourism, natural resources and a leadership role on the African continent.

South Africa and its Demons

Ukraine, Before and After the War

 In Kyiv, the return of spring is also the return of many residents who had fled

At Lviv station, a convoy prepares to make its way to Kyiv. The driver in his cabin, is at the front of the train. In the other cars are volunteers and men going into battle. Without even picking up a gun, Evgeni, a train driver, is now on the de facto front line.

Ukraine: Keeping the Trains Running

Without even picking up a gun, Evgeni, a train driver, is now on the de facto front line

Annabel Thomas is the first woman to run a whisky distillery in Scotland. What's more, it is the only distillery that strives to be fully organic and climate neutral with a zero waste policy.

Re: First Lady of Whisky

A New Path for Scotch

Anne suffered a stroke shortly after giving birth to her second child and has since been unable to move or speak, although she is fully aware of her surroundings. Doctors are hoping to harness the power of technology and AI to help her communicate with her family once more. Oskar Zlamala  is also hoping that AI will help him with his degenerative eye disease that threatens to blind him. 

Anne suffered a stroke after giving birth to her second child and can't move or speak. New tech could help

Re: The Mum Trapped in Her Own Body

Ordinary Ukrainian citizens are preparing to resist the Russian invader by joining the army and helping the resistance in any way they can.

Ukraine: Resisting the Agressor

Muslims that renounce their religion can be shunned by their family and receive death threats. Apostasy is condemned by the Koran and those who turn their back on Islam may be subject to divine punishment. ARTE Re: follows four Muslims who no longer believe in Allah.

When Muslims Stop Believing

ARTE Re: follows the journey of four Muslims who no longer believe in Allah.

Re: Losing my Religion

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has brought the people of Kyiv together like nothing else. Calling on the spirit of the Maidan Revolution of 2014, they are ready to resist.

Ukraine: Maïdan Spirit

Every summer thousands of Thai people travel to Sweden for temporary jobs picking berries in the country’s northern forests. But are these jobs a good deal for the workers?

Re: Thai Berry-Pickers in Sweden

Patrycja and Eryk have left their native Poland and their hometown of Wrocław. The two had no longer felt welcome in their own country because of growing anti-Semitism. In search of their Jewish identity, they started a new life in Tel Aviv, where they must adjust to a new language, and new jobs. But the young couple is full of energy and confidence.

Patrycja and Eryk have left Poland because of anti-Semitism, and must now make a life for themselves in Israel

Re: Israel or Europe?

Since 2020, Cuba has deployed 3,000 medical professionals to 42 countries including Mexico, Andorra, South Africa, Italy, Kuwait and France. This policy of cooperation has been one of the strengths of Cuban diplomacy for over 50 years. The fees charged for this support is a massive money-maker for Havana: some $10 billion in 2019, according to the World Trade Organisation.

Cuba: Humanitarian Diplomacy

Cuba has managed to control Covid and provide the rest of the world with medical assistance

Israel: The Stars of the Desert

The students of The Stars of the Desert programme are to become the new Bedouin elite

Three decades after the collapse of the USSR, its legacy can be seen everywhere in the new nations that gained independence in 1991. From the Baltic states to the republics of central Asia, which states have succeeded in breaking free in the post-soviet era? And which remain tethered to Moscow?

30 Years after the Collapse of the USSR

Three decades after the collapse of the USSR, its legacy can be seen everywhere in the new nations that gained independence in 1991.

Legacy of a Superpower

Lockdowns, crop failures due to climate change and the war in Ukraine are all to blame for soaring prices around the world.

Geopolitics of Inflation

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"They called us: 'Tutsi! Tutsi!' They took you out of the tent and did what they wanted with you." 

Prisca, Marie-Jeanne and Concessa say they survived the Rwandan genocide and sought safety in refugee camps, only to be repeatedly raped and abused by the French soldiers sent there to protect them. All describe similar horrors: abduction from their tent, the gang rapes, and the photos of the assaults taken by the soldiers. “We naively thought that the white man was a saviour, that he would bring peace,” sighs one of the women. While French army denies all accusations of rape, the three women filed a complaint with the French courts in 2004 and 2012. The investigation is now at a standstill.

Rwanda: The Silence of Words

Three survivors of the Rwandan genocide level terrible accusations at the French army

Located about 100 km east of Odessa, in southern Ukraine, the city of Kherson was quickly taken by Russian forces on 2 March. Since then, the inhabitants have been living under Russian occupation. Our Ukrainian colleague Svitlana Pavuk reports on daily life there for TSN 1+1.

Kherson: Life under Russian Occupation

A war of optics is raging on 9 May. Russia celebrates the victory over fascism, Ukraine shows defiance and it is Europe day in the European Union.

9 May: A War of Images

Schools and hospitals have been bombed, civilians shot in the back of the head. The International Criminal Court is already investigating alleged war crimes in Ukraine as the conflict is ongoing.

Ukraine: Looking for Justice

Vira has returned to her village that she had fled because of the war. Her house may have been destroyed but she still wants to bake her traditional Easter cakes.

Vira and her Baking Oven

Many Ukrainian streets are named after Russian cities or famous Russian figures from history. Should their names be changed to celebrate Ukrainian history? In Ukraine opinions differ. A report by our colleagues Iryna Kovalenko, Serhii Osadchuk, Valerii Kouznetsov, Svitlana Donyschuk, for TSN 1+1

Getting Rid of Russian Street Names

Halfway between social commentary and poetic meditation, a documentary showing life on the margins in a small town in the south of France.

Money Doesn't Buy the Poor Happiness

Семилетний Егор и его друзья живут в Шестовице, пригороде Чернигова на севере Украины. На протяжении месяца им пришлось жить под обстрелами российских войск. В результате их район превратился в руины, а Егор и его друзья стали свидетелями российской оккупации. Для этих детей война теперь не просто игра, а настоящая реальность. Репортаж украинских журналистов Валентины Доброты и Андрея Клюса для программы TSN 1+1.

Когда дети играют в войну

Елена Трофимова - российский журналист. Она живет в южном регионе Бурятии. Отсюда родом также многие солдаты, которых отправляют воевать в Украину. Пока тела погибших одно за другим прибывают домой, а власти пытаются предотвратить освещение этих смертей в СМИ, Елена скрупулезно ведет учет всех погибших в бою.

Пропавшие солдаты из Сибири

Олена Тріфонова – журналістка з Бурятії, співвітчизниця багатьох солдатів, яких послали на війну проти України. Коли до регіону один за одним почали надходити цинкові гроби, вона помітила не тільки нові могили на військових кладовищах, а і посилення тиску з боку влади у прагненні припинити будь-які згадки про це у ЗМІ. Олена веде скрупульозний облік усіх загиблих.

Бурятія ховає загиблих солдатів

Visiting France on 4th May, Narendra Modi was warmly welcomed by French President Emmanuel Macron. But the Indian Prime Minister did not condemn the Russian invasion, merely expressing his "concern". That's because India depends heavily on Russia for its supply of arms and energy.

India's Ukraine Problem

Why India needs Russia, and won't condemn the war in Ukraine

Seven-year-old Yehor and his friends live in Shestovytsia, a suburb of Chernihiv in northern Ukraine. For a month, they endured Russian shelling which left their neighbourhood in ruins, and witnessed the Russian occupation of their village. For these children, war is no longer just a game, but a very real experience. A report by Ukrainian journalists Valentyna Dobrota and Andrii Klus for TSN 1+1.

When Children Play War

For these children, war is no longer just a game, but a very real experience

Three quarters of Kosovans are under 35, a great advantage for an otherwise disadvantaged country. Hana Qerimi has founded a school that teaches children to be programmers, preparing them for the world of today and tomorrow.

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Every Programmer is Needed

С начала войны в Украине было открыто более 6000 дел о предполагаемых военных преступлениях и преступлениях против человечности. Европейский Союз и Международный суд в Гааге поддерживают работу украинских следователей. На местах группы специалистов собирают доказательства военных преступлений. В Мархарове, в часы езды к северу от Киева, полиция эксгумирует останки жертв предполагаемого массового убийства, совершенного российскими солдатами 10 марта. Родственникам погибших не просто пережить происходящее.

В поисках доказательств военных преступлений в Украине

Після початку війни українська прокуратура відкрила понад 6000 кримінальних проваджень щодо вчинення воєнних злочинів і злочинів проти людяності. Роботі слідчих сприяє Євросоюз та Міжнародний суд в Гаазі. Зараз слідчі групи займаються збором доказів на місцях. У Макарові, за годину їзди на північ від Києва, поліцейські ексгумують тіла людей, які, як вважається, загинули внаслідок масового вбивства мирного населення російськими окупантами 10 березня. Родичі безутішні.

Україна: пошук доказів у тілах загиблих

Андрей и Алексей Кулибины не покидают свою студию в Харькове с тех пор, как российская армия вторглась в Украину. Братья продают свои работы в цифровом формате NFT, чтобы поддержать украинскую армию. Репортаж подготовил наш украинский коллега Кирилл Гончар.

Художники из Харькова против войны

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The town of Cotulla was in one of the poorest regions of Texas until 2010 when the fracking boom hit. With the discovery of oil and shale gas poor ranchers became millionaires and local people profited by renting out their homes and land to the influx of new workers. But not everyone has benefitted from this black gold rush.

USA: Fracking Boom in Texas

At European election time, a special European episode of the Franco-German programme. What onomatopoeia for the cockerel’s call exists in different European languages?  And why are there twelve stars on the European flag?

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At European election time, a special European episode of the Franco-German programme. What onomatopoeia exists for the cockerel’s call exists in different European languages?  And why are there twelve stars on the European flag?