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By Julia Luise Tiemens Venice is a city in the north of Italy that has been embedded in culture, art ,and secrets for many centuries. Most of its stories date…
By Julia Luise Tiemens Over the last two years I have been happily spending my summer holidays teaching kitesurfing in Spain. Talking about my summer, something that I increasingly notice…
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by Julia Luise Tiemens As a German, I come from a country with very strong nationalistic values. Germany is a country with a long-standing history of nationalism, that brought the…
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With the gathering up of the Second Vatican Council between the years 1962-1965, a new era started in the practices of the Catholic Church. While formally the Catholic Church was…
The Definition of the Cold WarThe Cold War, which refers to a time of the war not fought on battlefields but made up of contrasts, intolerances, hatred, and hostility on…
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The legal order of the European Union is an integral part of our political and social reality. Thousands of decisions are taken every year on the basis of the EU…
What is "hard power"? According to Former U.S. Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs Joseph Nye, “using coercion to get what we want is hard power, using persuasion…
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Due to the Ukraine crisis we are currently coping with, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization - NATO - is now under the global spotlight, and it is expected to take…
In this age of globalisation, we live in a world of abundance and diversity where each single one of us has access to a great deal of information. By absorbing…
Introduction Since its birth in the middle of the 19th century, football has become the most popular sport in the world with 4 billion fans spreaded across all continents. Although…
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Coined by venture capitalist Aileen Lee, “Unicorn” represents a statistical anomaly of successful businesses. The reason for the use of this word lies in its rare definition: a unicorn is…
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“And even if somebody else has it much worse, that doesn’t really change the fact that you have what you have. Good and bad.” – Steven Chbosky, author of The…
21st of December, 2021: Chile faced the most difficult choice since the time of dictatorship: who will be the next leader of the republic — «the supporter of Pinochet regime»…
(Twitter: @Anne_Hidalgo) December 10th, 2021. Paris - International Human Rights Day In the city where exactly 73 years ago the General Assembly of the United Nations proclaimed the Universal Declaration…
Over the last decade, the global political scenario has been shaped by a new economic “cold war”, between the United States and China. In this framework, Russia is trying to…
Tensions between the United States, Russia, and NATO allies have been growing over the last weeks. Rumors of a possible Russian invasion in Ukraine have spread after the deployment -…
Growing up in an educated, progressive and open-minded household in Amman, the Capital of Jordan, Ms. Naffa describes her upbringing as “enlightened”. With equality supporting parents, she was given the…
«It’s the most wonderful time of the year» — as we usually say about Christmas time with parties, celebrations, and social gatherings with family and friends. But there’s a flip…
11/12/2021 SURVEILLANCE CAPITALISM Internet is the most effective weapon the capitalism has ever built. We live in the 21st century contemporary age where the majority of people are using smartphone…
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IMPORTANT UPDATE: On October 6, US District Judge Robert Pitman has temporarily blocked the abortion ban. However, there is still no clarity on whether the decision is final or will…
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2 days ago, France re-opened the cinemas, bars and restaurants, after more than 8 months of closure. That meant freedom, for the youth : being able to go out, to socialize again. But now that the summer makes us see another end of the tunnel, I asked myself: what will we do with all our memories? What will we do with this year of online learning, anxiety, monotonous social life and psychological struggles? Do we chose to forget, or to build upon?
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Environmental concerns among consumers are growing everyday, boosting the demand for a faster green transformation of the economy. However, imperfect information and misleading claims can generate confusion and distrust, jeopardizing the success of the green transition. The aim of this article is to show what can be done about it, both at an individual and institutional level, in order to spread clear information and build trust in the green markets.
After introducing you to Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the director general of the World Trade Organisation, I would like to continue our journey today by introducing to you another female leader worthy…
If you've been following the news or social media in the last month, you've undoubtedly heard of something called the Istanbul Convention. What is the "Istanbul Convention"? Approved by the…
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For a long time, the term "culture" referred only to the erudition, the "savoir-vivre" and the intellectual know-how of an elite. However, the term "mass culture" denotes the popular imagination…
According to Oxford, blockchain is defined as a digital ledger in which transactions made in bitcoin or another cryptocurrency are recorded chronologically and publicly. Perhaps the concept of blockchain would go way beyond this notion, and that its characteristic as a foundation for cryptocurrency is just one of the many features that have been explored by blockchain analysts. This article aims to let the readers have a basic knowledge on blockchain, how it works, how it affects peer to peer lending, and how it is disrupting the traditional financial transaction sectors.
The trend is clear; regardless of the market you are in, your consumer base will grow if you produce sustainable products. At the same time, long-term sustainability is nowadays the…
My dear readers, I’m sorry to inform you that I really don’t know how to start this article. Franco Battiato is a figure that is so inspiring to me, a…
What is it like being a transgender person in the labour market and in academia nowadays? How do people perceive transgender people? Are they discriminated or are they accepted and…
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A typical Middle Eastern city I’m sure a lot of you, just like me, had had this feeling before: the wonder, the intrigue and the surprise as you see an…
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What would your reaction be if we told you that today murals can help our environment? And we are not talking about propaganda murals of course, but actual masterpieces able…
Two days ago, we celebrated international women’s day and to be honest we still have a long way to go in order to see our rights truly recognised, but today…
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When I started my internship at a local NGO in Jordan, the unexpected happened. One of my colleagues, a young empathetic man working in the humanitarian field, unveiled to me…
“i love myself.” the quietest. simplest. most powerful. revolution. ever.” This is a poem by Nayyirah Waheed, from her collection “salt.”. Her poems are gentle, deeply introspective and powerful. She…
Protests are an integral part of democracy, and special attention needs to be given to them. When citizens revolt against their governments, it gives them a chance to dismantle government…
I’m 20 years old. Mine is the age of friends, of university, of trying out odd jobs here and there, of moving out, of travelling, of going to parties, of…
Cosmetics. Is it a girl’s or boy’s best friend? Is it a great form of releasing innate artistry? Does it boost your self-esteem? Does it help you break gender and…
Cancel culture refers to the practice of withdrawing support for public figures and companies after they have done or said something offensive,it is a rather new phenomenon that is often…
Toxic positivity is the belief that focuses only on positive emotions and on the positive aspects of life and as a consequence, ignores sadness, anger or other negative feelings; It…
Peace, justice and a strong institution are the 16th among the 17 2030 sustainable development goals. It states, "Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to…
As Westerners living in peace and comfort, most of us have never had to experience bloody conflicts and instability in our lives. As a result, we lack the capacity to…
The mass of protesters started gathering at the Pantheon around 11 AM yesterday. The skies threatened them with an angry downpour, which never came to pass. Age-wise, they were an…
Although violations of human rights are a daily issue all over the globe in many different ways, we live in a “fairer” world today, a world that is increasingly taking…
Intergenerational learning is an approach that involves learning between different generations; it helps people learn about the world, themselves and others. It is a reciprocal process that involves all, in…
“And we fight. We fight like hell. And if you don’t fight like hell, you’re not going to have a country anymore. Our exciting adventures and boldest endeavours have not…
USA, January 20, 2021 That of the 46th president of the United States is an inauguration without a crowd, in a cold and empty Washington, reminiscent of the assault on…
This is a cartoon done by Pulitzer Prize winning cartoonist Adam Zyglis. He's great, and this picture pretty much sets the vibe for this post. Hello everyone. This stuff is…
Uganda, an East African country bordering Congo and Kenya, is going through dark days for human rights. On Thursday 14 January, after a long-running campaign between Yoweri Museveni, vying for…
Mr Emery Mwazulu Diyabanza is an activist with a rising profile who gained notoriety for his stance supporting the repatriation of African artifacts obtained during the French colonial era from…
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In this article the aim is to enhance the roles of teacher and pupil by looking at two important days of the year: 5 October(World Teachers’ Day) and 20 November…
Thanks to the University of Rome Tor Vergata, in August 2019 I flew across the Atlantic Ocean for my overseas exchange program at the Universidad Mayor of Santiago in Chile…
Women Empowerment How Women Can Get Top Jobs Are women treated differently than men in the workplace? Although the answer to this question for some is “no”, some shocking facts…
Guess who’s back with some terrific Christmas suggestions. This time it’s not films, but tv series! Our favorite Christmas episodes from some of the most famous tv series of all…
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Within our society there is a patriarchal, masculinist, sexist, racist and homophobic superstructure. This is demonstrated by the daily facts and events. The story of the Turin teacher, who fell…
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The article’s title refers to a webinar, which was held during the Diplomacy Festival. The 'Diplomacy Festival' is an event that was born in 2009 from the awareness of the…
Someone may assume that nothing could make bigots happier than someone who preselve themselves until the right person and the right moment come, but that is not the case, and…
In order to protect the psychological wellbeing, each one of us needs to be in control. A single critical event is enough to disrupt our balance, but instead of a…
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The world we are living in right now is influenced by new technology everyday. Just take a look at your home; we have around us devices that make our life…
BLACK NOVEMBER "Black Friday", “Cyber Monday” and “Single Day” are events dedicated to shopping lovers from all over the world. Both online and offline,they are days in which people around…
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The holy grail of medical research in 2020 is finally here. Pharmaceutical companies have apparently developed an effective vaccine against Covid; this is a great result showing the wonders…
A new proposal for student's education Our GG Alumni association is moving forward with a partnership which was started in July, namely the Lab4All initiative, launched by two associations: Orizzonte…
The CPRs, which stands for Centri di Permanenza per il Rimpatrio (Permanence Centres for Repatriation), are employed to identify and deport from the Italian territory the irregular migrants. On paper,…
I’d like to start by saying that this is not an attack on the believers of Hindutva. More than anything, this is a lament of a 20-year-old who sees his…
Nature in the arts from Romanticism to Futurism. How do humans relate to nature? Moreover, how did this relationship change through time, through historical eras and revolutions? Is humanity a…
New Zealand has elected the queerest Parliament in the world since the last elections in October 2020. How has New Zealand got to the point to reach this result? What’s…
The Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDoR) takes place every year on 20 November all around the world. It was first established to honor trans people murdered in transphobia-motivated crimes, and…
On October 23rd, the Polish Constitutional Tribunal enacted a judgement that voided the 1993 Law on abortion. The part which formerly allowed the termination of pregnancy within the first 12…
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READER DISCRETION ADVISED. CONTAINS OFFENSIVE USAGE. It’s been a while since I wrote anything for TGO. I’d like to say that my duties as Co-Editor in Chief has been keeping…
Queer was born out of rage. My rage. When I was growing up, I remember being always extremely angry. I felt uncomfortable doing anything other teenagers were doing. I felt…
feminism : (/ˈfɛmɪnɪz(ə)m/) the belief that women should be allowed the same rights, power, and opportunities as men and be treated in the same way, or the set of activities intended to achieve this state.
Never thought there could still be a vivid existing context where you can 'feel' the presence of the spirits of the world wars as if they were still inhabiting our…
Picture from www.ilmessaggero.it Here's a summary of the Prime Ministerial Decree of the 24th of October that will be in force from October 26th to November 24th: RESTAURANTS AND NIGHTLIFE…
What about Indonesia? The Republic of Indonesia is the largest archipelagic country in the world, located in Southeast Asia and Oceania, between the Indian and Pacific oceans. With the population over 273…
More often than not, when opening their wardrobes people will complain about their lack of clothes and just go out to buy more. Fast fashion stores are probably where they…
On September 30th, 2020, Argentina and the whole world lost one of the best cartoonists of the last century: Quino, mainly known as the creator of ‘’Mafalda’’, which, over the…
In the last years, especially in the territories of Syria and Iraq under its control, ISIS perpetrated a systematic disruption of the cultural heritage, with the intention of erasing any…
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The increasing Islamophobia in the Western World is a dangerous phenomenon, common nowadays. The rise of Populist parties, nationalism and drastic cultural distinctions, these are among many symptoms of the…
Between the end of 2010 and the beginning of 2011 a series of riots inflamed the Arab world. These revolts, although characterized by some common elements in the causes but…
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In Italy, the 4th of May 2020 has represented the beginning of the second phase for Covid-19. Regions have started to re-open shops, restaurants, graveyards, etc… 4.5 million workers have…
As students, we have started this section trying to give as much information as we possibly can being obviously limited by our young age and our limited knowledge. This has…
WHAT IS HERD IMMUNITY? What we have learned so far about infectious diseases such as COVID-19 is that they move and spread chaotically, jumping from host to host within people,…
The current pandemic has significantly affected all sectors of the labour market; however, some categories of workers have been affected more than others, being exposed to a combination of factors.…
Love and other drugs (USA, 2010): Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Anne Hathaway. Co-written by: Edward Zwick, Charles Randolph, Marshall Herskovitz. Directed by: Edward Zwick. Genre: romantic, comedy-drama. Running time: 112 minutes. …
How has the future of electric vehicles been affected by the on-going pandemic? What could their potential role be in a much needed economic recovery? An article by Simone Cimadomo.
Quarantine imposed heavy restrictions on commercial activities, forcing many businesses and activities to close. However, food delivery services are expressly allowed by the Prime Ministerial Decree of March 11th, 2020.…
As the whole world is taking a step back on life, and being locked down, Earth is taking advantage of the situation to have its triumphal moment. Many rumors have…
Beautiful Boy (U.K., 2019) Starring: Steve Carell, Timothée Chalamet, Maura Tierney, Amy Ryan Written By: Luke Davies, Felix van Groeningen Directed By: Felix van Groeningen Genre: Drama Running time: 120…
DISCLAIMER: this article is not a way of spreading fake news and should be treated just as a collection of theories. The information that is going to be listed is…
From the Wuhan market to Bill Gates, we will see what all those theories lack of: proofs. Let's find out which are the most trustworthy ones. The answer is still…
Sabatucci Simone, Photographer- Rome, 2020 “Our objective is to establish a connection with people affected by an addiction, to start a therapeutic path. Brick by brick, to free these persons…
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In this difficult period, where the global health system seems to be compromised, all the fundamental liberties of men are put into discussion; Privacy is an example of them. When…
On the 26th of April 2020, the Italian government issued a new decree which explained the newly established norms to follow by the citizens during the second phase of the Covid-19…
What happened after the outbreak of COVID-19? Past March the 25th, nine European leaders from Italy, France, Spain, Slovenia, Portugal, Greece, Ireland, Belgium, and Luxembourg sent a request to the…
The simple answer is no. But should you wear them? Absolutely We have all probably heard this question a lot of times: in the news, from our family members,…
(Karahasan, Sefa. 2020 Ledra Protest. Unite Cyprus Now, DHA News Agency, 7 March 2020, https://www.facebook.com/unitecyprusnow/photos/a.1541251715886040/3053942934616903/?type=3&theater) Today we are flying off to a little island in the heart of the Mediterranean…
Once, I've heard that History is a sequence of events that follow each other in a pseudo-cyclical manner, swirling on a pattern which ideologically could be represented with the shape…
The human brain is one of the most complex and charming masterpieces of all times and, for this reason, it is also the most mysterious and inscrutable one. The web…
A conversation with Andrew Bastawrou It was possible to breath interest and energy among GG students while the guest was telling his story about himself and his life. He started…
What is a dream? We have all experienced it but yet nobody knows why do we really dream each night.For thousands of years humans have seen dreams as mystical or…
This image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows Joaquin Phoenix in a scene from the film, 'Joker.' (Niko Tavernise/Warner Bros. Pictures via AP) Smile, because it confuses people. Smile, because…
In a world of screens and social media, books seem something old, coming from a remote century. iPads, tablets and Kindles have quickly replaced paper books, making them too heavy…
The Significance of the Critique of the Aristocratic Elite in the 18th Century for the Formation of Modern Liberalism and its Current Global Repercussions A conversation with Dirk Schuck The…
A conversation with Cristina Cricca GG students have had the pleasure to listen to an interesting discussion about the importance of choices in life. Mrs. Cristina Cricca can be considered…
Suburra was a vast and populous district of Rome, which lied in the dip between the southern end of the Viminal and the western end of the Esqueline hills. The term…
A conversation with Nicolò Sartori The numerous implications of the energy sector and global challenges for renewables energies have been the main topics of the meeting. The added value given…
Historical Introduction Taiwan political status has been a controversial matter since the end of the 19thCentury, when the island passed under Japanese dominion after the First Sino-Japanese War; only at the…
Never thought there could still be a vivid existing context where you can “feel “ the presence of the spirits of the world wars as if they were still inhabiting…
The Voynich Manuscript is the most mysterious manuscript in the world. Its cryptic content has been studied for centuries but neither scientists, historians, palaeontologists and calligraphers have ever accomplished any…
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On the 23rd of October we had the chance to attend a meeting in the Ania headquarters on the topic of Climate Change and the approach that the European Union…
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With the final Brexit leaving date just around the corner (31st of October) still remains unclear about what the outcome will be in regards to the new rules and regulations…
Topic: Agrifood, Morocco The starting point of a wider view on a new transformation for Africa and its population is located directly into everyday meals; Even the smallest grain…
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