Can Syria's devastated cultural heritage be rebuilt? ()
As Syria's brutal almost 14-year civil war comes to an end, heritage experts are working to protect the remains of the country's battered cultural riches — and to reconstruct them.
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Syrian culture ready for a new start ()
Syria's cultural scene is in ruins following many years of war and dictatorship. But after the fall of the Assad regime, artists and intellectuals want to help drive change.
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Eurozine

The gift of reflection (Wed, 18 Dec 2024)
Our choice of Eurozine articles and talk show episodes from 2024 reflects, both analytically and personally, on shifting cultural landscapes: from escalations of violence, invasive technologies and media sustainability to gut feelings and life-changing moments. 
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Ghost forests (Wed, 18 Dec 2024)
From carbon absorber to emitter: monoculture, fires, disease and storms are reversing the European forest’s natural role as a Co2 sink. Read about the forests that threaten climate neutrality.
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Charred urban roots (Mon, 16 Dec 2024)
Property development pushed on green space in Bucharest has become comparable with the drugs market for profitability. Investigating the trail of questionable ownership rights since post-communist retrocession reveals acts of corruption and intimidation. Can parkland – a prerequisite for urban health and well-being, climate-change reduction and biodiversity – be saved from more illegal fires?
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