Author: Marlies Geyskens

Just last month, North Korea launched three missiles towards Japan, which eventually ended up landing in the sea. Noisy cargo vessels roam the sea every day. But what impact do al these sounds have on marine?

Last week, an advertisement popped up on my Instagram: ‘We are looking for 20 women who want to work on their abs with an eight-week six-pack attack!’ How do they know my abs aren't as tight as a speedo? And secondly: wasn't less supposed to be mo

Have you ever seen a picture of Congolese bodybuilders? The exhibition Recaptioning Congo offers you that opportunity whilst providing a fresh way of looking at a major historical event that up until this day affected many.

The Russo-Ukrainian war hit Europe with rising oil, gas, and electricity prices. Also, in Palestine, the war has consequences for families and students.

UK's Prime Minister Liz Truss has resigned from her position after a brief statement earlier this afternoon. The Conservative leader took her decision after a turbulent few weeks. What's next?

Today the world celebrates World Mental Health Day in order to put more focus on the acknowledgment of mental health issues all around the globe, as well as accessibility to mental health support. How is the situation in Belgium: talkable or taboo?

According to a UN report, climate change is affecting girls and women all over the world. But how exactly is climate change related to violence?

The Yemen truce agreement, which was first put into action on the 2nd of April 2022 and extended twice, expires today. But what will happen next?

Almost 100 asylum seekers from Lebanon died before the coast of Syria on their way to Europe. Lebanon is facing its worst crisis in 150 years, causing many to flee and look for a better future. What do youngsters think about this?

After the death of the 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, students and other Iranians have been protesting against the Iranian regime by burning hijabs and cutting off their hair. Will this be enough?

What made Russians gather together to speak out against the conflict with Ukraine and leave their homeland? Putin’s decision to announce a mobilization has taken them by surprise.

Paris is known as the ultimate city of love. But did you know Istanbul also qualifies for this label? For the 'Reporting the CIty'-project 21bis-reporters Marlies and IJsbrand went to look for stories of love in Istanbul. And find them, they did.

Op de Internationale dag tegen Holebi- en Transfobie is het tijd om de Belgische wetgeving rond homogenezing of conversietherapie onder de loep te nemen. Wat is het en waarom is dit tot op heden nog altijd niet bij wet verboden?

Het doel van stokpaardrijden? Lopen, draven en springen op een, jawel, stokpaard. Vorig jaar werd zelfs YouTuber Average Rob Belgisch kampioen. De sport waaide enkele jaren geleden over vanuit Scandinavië naar hier. To do or not? Maak zelf maar de keuze.

Censorship in Afghanistan has taken a downfall due to strict regulations and even violence towards the media by the Taliban. These regulations have an effect on the critical voice of journalists, but also on the future of journalism students.

Vrijwilligersorganisaties proberen de nieuwe generatie jongeren warm te maken om hun steentje bij te dragen in de maatschappij en wijdere wereld. Maar lukt dit wel? Of anders gezegd: ben jij nog warm te krijgen voor liefdadigheid?

Ben je een fan van de Mexicaans kunstenares Frida Kahlo? Vanaf 18 maart 2022 kan je haar werk bezichtigen aan de hand van een immersive experience in hartje Brussel.