‘From the river to the sea’: six words that are testing freedom of speech in Germany -

the Guardian

‘From the river to the sea’: six words that are testing freedom of speech in Germany | Peter Kuras

The recent conviction of an activist who used the phrase at a rally in Berlin has widened a rift in German society, says writer Peter Kuras

"police have banned singing, chants and speeches in languages other than German and English at some demonstrations." #germany is losing its mind

#Madrid is one of the hottest cities on Earth. So why are so many of our trees being chopped down? -

the Guardian

Madrid’s summers can be brutally hot. So why are so many of our trees being chopped down? | Felicity Hughes

Increasing tree cover in urban areas could reduce heat-related deaths – but a fight has ensued between corporate interests and residents, says jo...

madness #spain