The European Quarter – international exchange point and power centre of the EU
A district of Brussels which was not mentioned in my last contributions is the European Quarter. However, the fact that this part of Brussels has not yet been examined in more detail does not mean that it is not important (to me), but exactly the opposite. The European Quarter is in fact the heart of Brussels, to which this article is intended to give special importance.
Let’s explore Alsace: the Ecomusée d’Alsace
Alsace, a region located on the eastern border of France close to Germany and Switzerland, is a magical place full of surprises. In this new series, we will take you to this very special place and give you a taste of the many wonders it has to offer.
Learning to be human in the time of Covid-19
Two months have passed since the first case of Coronavirus in Codogno. I still remember the feeling of disbelief when all the newspapers reported on the front page ‘‘First case of Coronavirus in Italy’’. None of us were ready, no one really knew what was going to happen shortly thereafter. Personally, I was building my future that day, but at that point I didn’t know that I would have to wait for it. Now, many days have passed since that fateful day, February 21, 2020, the disbelief and initial uncertainty have been overcome and the time has come to draw conclusions.
Lockdown life: between fear and hope.
The whole of Italy has been on lockdown since the 9th of March, due to the current Coronavirus pandemic. At first we did not actually realise the importance of what the government was asking of us: stay at home, they said.
On the move in the heart of the EU
As part of my studies in Public Management, I have the opportunity to complete an internship abroad. I decided to do so and I knew straight away which country I wanted to go to: Belgium, or more precisely, Brussels, the heart of the EU. Since I started my 3 month-stay here in mid February, I would now like to share some specialties and impressions of the Belgian capital with you.
Carnival in Ivrea
Anyone who is planning a trip through Italy during the winter months can’t miss that in this period several Italian cities celebrate Carnival with spectacular events, where everything can happen.
Let’s explore Alsace: two incredible “cities”
Alsace, a region located on the eastern border of France close to Germany and Switzerland, is a magical place full of surprises. In this new series, we will take you to this very special place and give you a taste of the many wonders it has to offer.
Milano Bovisa: The Silicon Valley Made in Italy
Located in the north-western outskirts of Milan, for much of the twentieth century the Bovisa quartier was one of the most productive industrial poles of the city and an important generator of employment for many generations. After a long period of dereliction, in recent years Polytechnic University of Milan redeveloped the quarter. The Bovisa quarter, in fact, is back to being an important center for creative and design industries at international level. An area dedicated to inventiveness and creation, a place where young talents study and work, becoming the reflection of a young city constantly evolving.
Post Brexit – Is Amsterdam the new London
In June 2016, the New York Times published an article about a possible post-Brexit scenario where London’s role as the ‘City’, or financial capital – a centre for both professional and educational opportunities – would inevitably be up to another city. Among the most analysed and listed European candidates in the Global Financial Centres Index- a score that ranks the attractiveness of the liveliest continental squares – the one with the highest score turned out to be Amsterdam. With Brexit now in motion, Amsterdam’s transformation into a new London is becoming increasingly real. But in what ways? And what are the pros and cons of this?
Eurobarometer – Is the instrument introduced for monitoring turning into an intervention tool?
Is the instrument introduced for monitoring turning into an intervention tool?
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