Planet Mundus

Migrants are not just people coming from the Middle East to Europe. Everyone can be considered as migrant nowadays. The aim of the Voices of Migration Festival is to show the diversity of migration through stories, literature, music and theatre including professionals and everyone who has a story to share. Author: Annabell Brockhues, www.planetmundus.com

2018 was the 500th anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation. On this occasion, Aarhus University hosted the "Rethink Reformation" conference where academics discussed how to connect the past with the present in perspective of the Reformation. Author: Pia Behme, www.planetmundus.com

This episode is about a song based on a poem written by Pakistani Faiz Ahmed Faiz in 1947. He belonged to the Progressive Movement, a collective of writers and poets who embodied a revolutionary aesthetic during the years leading up to the 1947 independence of India and Pakistan. Author: Miriam Karout

Jule-dag or J-day is the unofficial kickoff to the Christmas celebrations in Denmark. This quasi-celebration involves the release of special beers. Author: Shubham Kaushik, www.planetmundus.com

As the local elections in Aarhus approach, our team takes a closer look into the Danish parties, its stances and propositions. Know more about them too! Author: Farah Bahgat

Author: Alix Couvelaire, www.planetmundus.com

As Jordan switches on the world’s largest solar plant in a refugee camp, a Japanese company encourages its employees to quit smoking. Meanwhile, on another part of the world, Sri Lanka takes the decision to ditch fossil fuel vehicles.

Author: Alix Couvelaire, www.planetmundus.com

Slow News tells the story of Ibrahim Metwally Hegazy, the founder of the Association of the Families of the Disappeared in Egypt. He also disappeared September 10, 2017, at Cairo International Airport. He was on his way to address the UN Working Group on Enforced Disappearance, but he never boarded the flight. Authors: Alicia Medina and Ramon Royandoyan, www.planetmundus.com

This week on exploring Danish life and culture, we take a look at the Danish governance system and the upcoming regional and municipal elections. Can you vote? How do you vote? What are you voting for? Find out! Author: Shubham Kaushik, www.planetmundus.com

The winner song of the Eurovision Song contest was 1944 by Ukrainian singer Jamala, a very controversial political background of this heart-breaking song! Author: Miriam Karout, www.planetmundus.com Copyright of photo: Albin Olsson, CC BY-SA 4.0., https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.en

Kenya hold the second presidential election in October 2017. One day before, Slow News explains why. Authors: Ramón Royandoyan, Alicia Medina, www.planetmundus.com

During the last weeks timelines of social media networks were flooded with just two words: me too. Women talked about sexual comments, sexual harassment and sexual assault they have experienced under the Hashtag me too. Annabell Brockhues about a rival campaign and an Aarhus initiative which wants to find out: What can happen after those stories have been told? Author: Annabell Brockhues, www.planetmundus.com

Aarhus hosted the constructive journalism conference in October 2017. One of the speakers was Katarina Gunnarsson, a Swedish radio journalist. She is a real storyteller and loves to catch in-depth stories from people, their lives and the simple ups and downs in every day life. Author: Melanie Raidl, www.planetmundus.com

Every country has its own symbols – things that people associate with it. One thing that is very integrated in the Danish culture is also… potatoes? Author: Shubham Kaushik, www.planetmundus.com

Author: Lisa Urlbauer, www.planetmundus.com

The Erasmus Mundus Journalism program is a melting pot of diversity and excitement from students across the world. Listen to the experiences of students in their first weeks in Aarhus and whether their expectations coming to Denmark has been met. Author: Rabiu Alhassan, www.planetmundus.com

The band Mashrou’ Leila from Lebanon have created another hit single – yet featuring a very political discussion. Author: Miriam Karout, www.planetmundus.com. Copyright photo: Tania Trabulsi - Mashrou3

Young people covered in cinnamon is something you could easily come across in Denmark. If you are unmarried and about to turn 25 (or your friend is), better inform yourself about this funny birthday tradition. Author: Shubham Kaushik, www.planetmundus.com

Aarhus new oasis of diversity: In the beginning of 2018, Mellemfolkeligt Samvirke (ActionAid Denmark) is opening Aarhus' new oasis of diversity: Café MellemFolk! It will be a non-profit café focusing on sustainability and global perspective. Kaspar volunteers at MellemFolk and explains how you can become a volunteer as well. Author: Pia Behme, www.planetmundus.com