Borders, traffics and new criminal alliances in the Mediterranean basin
In the waters of our seas thriving criminal activities prosper: from drug trafficking to arms and oil smuggling, from the unlawful disposal of toxic waste to human trafficking. Taking advantage of the region’s many geopolitical frailties and the complicity of certain governments, mafias of various nationalities make a mockery of existing borders and create new ones, re-designing Mediterranean geography with unpredictable transnational accords.
2026-03-11
“Poetry is the common language of humanity”
Ataol Behramo?lu, one of the leading Turkish poets and political critics, had an anthology of his poems translated into Italian for the first time. In an interview with Babelmed, Behramo?lu says poetry is “the common language of humanity” and can help bring people from different countries together.
2014-07-19
To walk Palestine
A personal account of a too personal experience: simply walking to enjoy yourself, breathe fresh air, sense the nature around you. An extravagant experience, if you live in Gaza, if you are Palestinian, according to Bassam Amohor. His journal (to be continued… (Mashallah News/Ebticar)
2014-10-16