RE: European Stories

RE: European Stories

ARTE Re:
Continuing First aired 13/Mar/2017 France German 10 season(s) 1700 episode(s)
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Season 10 · The year 2026
99 episode(s) · Air date: 02/Jan/2026
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S10E98
K-Pop Passion
Air date: 10/Jul/2026 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

K-pop is topping streaming charts again, but for fans it is far more than music. Nhi pursues success with her dance crew, David redefines his view of masculinity, and devoted fans reveal the passion, community, and darker side behind the glamour of Korean pop.

Summary

K-pop is topping streaming charts again, but for fans it is far more than music. Nhi pursues success with her dance crew, David redefines his view of masculinity, and devoted fans reveal the passion, community, and darker side behind the glamour of Korean pop.

S10E93
A Fresh Start at the Campsite
Air date: 29/Jun/2026 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

The Maaß family leaves everything behind to run a campsite in northern Germany. Despite having everything ready, a slow start and too few guests put their dream at risk. The new season will decide whether their new beginning succeeds or ends in failure.

Summary

The Maaß family leaves everything behind to run a campsite in northern Germany. Despite having everything ready, a slow start and too few guests put their dream at risk. The new season will decide whether their new beginning succeeds or ends in failure.

S10E85
When Citizens Take Justice into Their Own Hands
Air date: 17/Jun/2026 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

In parts of France, understaffed courts and delays in criminal proceedings are fueling frustration among citizens who feel the justice system is failing to respond effectively. As a result, some are resorting to vigilante action, encouraged in part by populist political narratives that portray the judiciary as weak or ineffective. The trend raises concerns about trust in public institutions and the rule of law.

Summary

In parts of France, understaffed courts and delays in criminal proceedings are fueling frustration among citizens who feel the justice system is failing to respond effectively. As a result, some are resorting to vigilante action, encouraged in part by populist political narratives that portray the judiciary as weak or ineffective. The trend raises concerns about trust in public institutions and the rule of law.

S10E84
National Parks, Wildfires and the Challenge of Protection
Air date: 16/Jun/2026 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

Climate change, drought and increasingly severe wildfires are putting Europe's national parks under pressure. Using the Saxon-Bohemian Switzerland region as an example, this report explores the tension between nature conservation and public safety. After losing their home in the 2022 wildfire, one local couple questions whether enough preventive action was taken, while experts are developing new strategies to better manage and combat future fires.

Summary

Climate change, drought and increasingly severe wildfires are putting Europe's national parks under pressure. Using the Saxon-Bohemian Switzerland region as an example, this report explores the tension between nature conservation and public safety. After losing their home in the 2022 wildfire, one local couple questions whether enough preventive action was taken, while experts are developing new strategies to better manage and combat future fires.

S10E83
Across Europe by Night Train
Air date: 15/Jun/2026 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

Since childhood, Michal Jaros (29) has been fascinated by trains. Today, he works as a steward aboard the Canopus night train connecting Prague and Zurich for Czech operator ČD Night. While many European rail companies are scaling back or abandoning overnight services, the small Czech company is determined to expand its sleeper network despite the challenges. Why is it betting on the future of night trains?

Summary

Since childhood, Michal Jaros (29) has been fascinated by trains. Today, he works as a steward aboard the Canopus night train connecting Prague and Zurich for Czech operator ČD Night. While many European rail companies are scaling back or abandoning overnight services, the small Czech company is determined to expand its sleeper network despite the challenges. Why is it betting on the future of night trains?

S10E82
How Europe's Militaries Are Recruiting the Next Generation
Air date: 10/Jun/2026 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

Amid growing geopolitical tensions, many European countries are seeking to strengthen their armed forces - sometimes through unconventional approaches. Germany and France are attracting young people with introductory military programs, while Latvia has introduced military training in schools. As security concerns rise, a question once again confronts many young Europeans: would I be willing to defend my country with a weapon?

Summary

Amid growing geopolitical tensions, many European countries are seeking to strengthen their armed forces - sometimes through unconventional approaches. Germany and France are attracting young people with introductory military programs, while Latvia has introduced military training in schools. As security concerns rise, a question once again confronts many young Europeans: would I be willing to defend my country with a weapon?

S10E81
Romania's Controversial Horse Markets
Air date: 09/Jun/2026 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

Horse markets are a long-standing tradition in Romania. However, horse trading is heavily regulated to prevent the spread of diseases, and many traders struggle to meet the strict legal requirements. In rural areas, horses remain essential working animals, so sales often continue unofficially at equestrian exhibitions despite the regulations.

Summary

Horse markets are a long-standing tradition in Romania. However, horse trading is heavily regulated to prevent the spread of diseases, and many traders struggle to meet the strict legal requirements. In rural areas, horses remain essential working animals, so sales often continue unofficially at equestrian exhibitions despite the regulations.

S10E80
Greek Asparagus Challenges the Competition
Air date: 05/Jun/2026 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

A Greek agricultural cooperative exports 500 tonnes of white asparagus to Germany each year. The profitable business is helping attract young people back to rural areas. Meanwhile, German growers are concerned about rising labor costs and shortages of seasonal workers. Could AI-powered harvesting machines help them remain competitive and secure the future of asparagus farming?

Summary

A Greek agricultural cooperative exports 500 tonnes of white asparagus to Germany each year. The profitable business is helping attract young people back to rural areas. Meanwhile, German growers are concerned about rising labor costs and shortages of seasonal workers. Could AI-powered harvesting machines help them remain competitive and secure the future of asparagus farming?

S10E79
Giving a Kidney to a Stranger
Air date: 03/Jun/2026 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

In the Netherlands, kidney exchange programs help incompatible donor-recipient pairs find compatible matches through a dedicated matching system. Up to eight transplants can take place on the same day - each donor gives a kidney to a stranger while their intended recipient receives a compatible one. Roy Rodgers (49) and his mother Vera (70) benefited from this approach, which Germany is now moving to allow.

Summary

In the Netherlands, kidney exchange programs help incompatible donor-recipient pairs find compatible matches through a dedicated matching system. Up to eight transplants can take place on the same day - each donor gives a kidney to a stranger while their intended recipient receives a compatible one. Roy Rodgers (49) and his mother Vera (70) benefited from this approach, which Germany is now moving to allow.

S10E78
Italy's Crumbling Heritage
Air date: 02/Jun/2026 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

Italy is often called an open-air museum, yet the collapse of the 800-year-old Torre dei Conti in Rome on November 3, 2025, highlights the fragility of its architectural legacy. With limited public funding, many historic buildings decay unnoticed, while private initiatives step in to uncover and preserve these endangered monuments.

Summary

Italy is often called an open-air museum, yet the collapse of the 800-year-old Torre dei Conti in Rome on November 3, 2025, highlights the fragility of its architectural legacy. With limited public funding, many historic buildings decay unnoticed, while private initiatives step in to uncover and preserve these endangered monuments.

S10E73
Women of the Gitans Struggle for Freedom
Air date: 15/May/2026 · Runtime: 31 min
Summary

The relatives of the Roma in Spain and Southern France are known as Gitans. They are often associated with lavish weddings, glittering dresses, and exuberant celebrations. Yet, hidden behind these images lies a reality we scarcely know: the everyday life of a community governed by strict rules - especially for its women.

Summary

The relatives of the Roma in Spain and Southern France are known as Gitans. They are often associated with lavish weddings, glittering dresses, and exuberant celebrations. Yet, hidden behind these images lies a reality we scarcely know: the everyday life of a community governed by strict rules - especially for its women.

S10E64
Healing for Ukrainian Soldiers in the Carpathians
Air date: 21/Apr/2026 · Runtime: 31 min
Summary

Since the start of the Russian invasion, almost 500,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been injured. In the Carpathians, many of them are turning to alternative medicine to treat their wounds. What are the reasons for this interest in traditional practices in the age of hybrid warfare? How is Ukraine dealing with a generation of soldiers who are deeply traumatised?

Summary

Since the start of the Russian invasion, almost 500,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been injured. In the Carpathians, many of them are turning to alternative medicine to treat their wounds. What are the reasons for this interest in traditional practices in the age of hybrid warfare? How is Ukraine dealing with a generation of soldiers who are deeply traumatised?

S10E51
Road Wars in Paris
Air date: 27/Mar/2026 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

City hall in Paris has been trying to reduce the number of cars on the city streets for some time now. A pro-bike policy with new cycle lanes and anti-car measures is supported by many young families living in the city centre. But many Parisians, including taxi drivers and bike couriers, are not happy with the city’s traffic policies.

Summary

City hall in Paris has been trying to reduce the number of cars on the city streets for some time now. A pro-bike policy with new cycle lanes and anti-car measures is supported by many young families living in the city centre. But many Parisians, including taxi drivers and bike couriers, are not happy with the city’s traffic policies.

S10E50
Public Health Funerals
Air date: 26/Mar/2026 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

For people who have passed away with no next of kin, funerals are paid for by the state. ARTE Re: looks at how these very simple affairs happen in Berlin. Is it respectful to the deceased?

Summary

For people who have passed away with no next of kin, funerals are paid for by the state. ARTE Re: looks at how these very simple affairs happen in Berlin. Is it respectful to the deceased?

S10E49
Stay-At-Home Dads
Air date: 25/Mar/2026 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

Women still do more of the household tasks and childcare than men in Europe and it is unusual for men to be the primary caregiver. ARTE Re: went to meet fathers who stay at home to look after their children.

Summary

Women still do more of the household tasks and childcare than men in Europe and it is unusual for men to be the primary caregiver. ARTE Re: went to meet fathers who stay at home to look after their children.

S10E48
A Home for LGBTQ+ Seniors
Air date: 23/Mar/2026 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

Europe now has millions of LGBTQ+ seniors. Throughout their lives, they have faced prejudice and discrimination. And this continues in retirement homes. But inclusive and participatory housing projects like the Maison de la Diversité (House of Diversity), recently opened in Lyon, allow them to live out their later years in peace.

Summary

Europe now has millions of LGBTQ+ seniors. Throughout their lives, they have faced prejudice and discrimination. And this continues in retirement homes. But inclusive and participatory housing projects like the Maison de la Diversité (House of Diversity), recently opened in Lyon, allow them to live out their later years in peace.

S10E47
My Life After Ozempic
Air date: 20/Mar/2026 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

Weight loss injections are very popular across Europe and for a good reason: They successfully help most users to lose weight quickly. But after the treatment ends things can get difficult. Adjusting to a slimmer body can take time and keeping the weight off poses a challenge for many.

Summary

Weight loss injections are very popular across Europe and for a good reason: They successfully help most users to lose weight quickly. But after the treatment ends things can get difficult. Adjusting to a slimmer body can take time and keeping the weight off poses a challenge for many.

S10E46
Ski patrol paramedics on constant duty
Air date: 19/Mar/2026 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

The number of accidents on Europe's ski slopes has been rising for years. In northern Italy alone, rescue teams record up to 12,000 falls and collisions per season. Overcrowded slopes, alcohol, and overconfidence put winter sports enthusiasts at risk. This report follows police officers, ski patrollers, and those affected, all fighting for greater safety on the mountains.

Summary

The number of accidents on Europe's ski slopes has been rising for years. In northern Italy alone, rescue teams record up to 12,000 falls and collisions per season. Overcrowded slopes, alcohol, and overconfidence put winter sports enthusiasts at risk. This report follows police officers, ski patrollers, and those affected, all fighting for greater safety on the mountains.

S10E45
The Challenges of Short Stature
Air date: 17/Mar/2026 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

People of short stature face many barriers, both in the education system and at work. Victims of daily discrimination, many want to challenge stereotypes and fight for greater visibility and better medical care.

Summary

People of short stature face many barriers, both in the education system and at work. Victims of daily discrimination, many want to challenge stereotypes and fight for greater visibility and better medical care.

S10E44
Saving Georgia's Largest Dam
Air date: 16/Mar/2026 · Runtime: 29 min
Summary

Built during the Soviet era, the Enguri Dam is the largest structure in the Caucasus – erected in the heart of a seismically active zone. An engineering masterpiece upon which Georgia's energy security depends. But the dam has reached a critical age. Geophysicist Birgit Müller and her team have developed monitoring methods to detect dangers early.

Summary

Built during the Soviet era, the Enguri Dam is the largest structure in the Caucasus – erected in the heart of a seismically active zone. An engineering masterpiece upon which Georgia's energy security depends. But the dam has reached a critical age. Geophysicist Birgit Müller and her team have developed monitoring methods to detect dangers early.

S10E43
Doctors of the Aegean
Air date: 13/Mar/2026 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

Greece has over 200 inhabited islands, many of which lack medical care. Fortunately, there are doctors who visit such remote Aegean islands to volunteer their time. "Re:" accompanies a team of doctors on Serifos, where they set up a temporary hospital for a few days using two trucks full of medical equipment.

Summary

Greece has over 200 inhabited islands, many of which lack medical care. Fortunately, there are doctors who visit such remote Aegean islands to volunteer their time. "Re:" accompanies a team of doctors on Serifos, where they set up a temporary hospital for a few days using two trucks full of medical equipment.

S10E42
Girl Power for an Ancient Ritual
Air date: 12/Mar/2026 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

In Viterbo, an Italian city steeped in centuries-old tradition, the nearly 30-meter-high Macchina di Santa Rosa is carried through the old town by over a hundred men every year on September 3rd. For many, this ritual is a defining element of their identity. But Viterbo is changing: A new generation is questioning why this tradition is reserved for men.

Summary

In Viterbo, an Italian city steeped in centuries-old tradition, the nearly 30-meter-high Macchina di Santa Rosa is carried through the old town by over a hundred men every year on September 3rd. For many, this ritual is a defining element of their identity. But Viterbo is changing: A new generation is questioning why this tradition is reserved for men.

S10E41
The Dinosaur Fossil Business
Air date: 11/Mar/2026 · Runtime: 29 min
Summary

Driven by private collectors, the trade in dinosaur bones is booming. As dealers such as Christian Link hunt for new fossils to sell at auction, Switzerland is preparing to sell the triceratops Cera skeleton in New York. But natural history museums are struggling to compete with these wealthy buyers.

Summary

Driven by private collectors, the trade in dinosaur bones is booming. As dealers such as Christian Link hunt for new fossils to sell at auction, Switzerland is preparing to sell the triceratops Cera skeleton in New York. But natural history museums are struggling to compete with these wealthy buyers.

S10E40
Blacksmiths' Competition
Air date: 09/Mar/2026 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

Championships in Stia, Italy, the best young blacksmiths in the trade are competing. Two apprentices from Hamburg are also vying for the title against 250 competitors from across Europe. They are competing not only for victory, but also for the preservation of their craft.

Summary

Championships in Stia, Italy, the best young blacksmiths in the trade are competing. Two apprentices from Hamburg are also vying for the title against 250 competitors from across Europe. They are competing not only for victory, but also for the preservation of their craft.

S10E39
German Expats: Growing Old in Tuscany?
Air date: 06/Mar/2026 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

Many Germans have settled in Tuscany. Wolfgang (78) and Roman (81) have lived there for a long time in a hilltop medieval village, where they have integrated perfectly. How do you manage old age when you've chosen to live abroad and daily life becomes a series of challenges? When your children live far away and the nearest doctor is only accessible by car?

Summary

Many Germans have settled in Tuscany. Wolfgang (78) and Roman (81) have lived there for a long time in a hilltop medieval village, where they have integrated perfectly. How do you manage old age when you've chosen to live abroad and daily life becomes a series of challenges? When your children live far away and the nearest doctor is only accessible by car?

S10E38
Special Unit for Vienna's Migrant Women
Air date: 05/Mar/2026 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

In Austria, many migrant women live withdrawn and isolated lives. They speak little German and do not work – because they cannot or are not allowed to. When these women need help, they can turn to the "Neighbors" in Vienna. The association supports the women in their daily lives and, in return, promotes genuine integration.

Summary

In Austria, many migrant women live withdrawn and isolated lives. They speak little German and do not work – because they cannot or are not allowed to. When these women need help, they can turn to the "Neighbors" in Vienna. The association supports the women in their daily lives and, in return, promotes genuine integration.

S10E37
Too many animals in the zoo – How does modern species conservation work?
Air date: 03/Mar/2026 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

In 2025, twelve healthy baboons were killed at Nuremberg Zoo due to lack of space. This sparked outrage and protests. From the zoo's perspective, the killing of the surplus animals was necessary to maintain the health of the baboon group. Breeding programs in zoos also serve to preserve endangered species – but space in zoos is limited.

Summary

In 2025, twelve healthy baboons were killed at Nuremberg Zoo due to lack of space. This sparked outrage and protests. From the zoo's perspective, the killing of the surplus animals was necessary to maintain the health of the baboon group. Breeding programs in zoos also serve to preserve endangered species – but space in zoos is limited.

S10E36
Young French people take over old farms
Air date: 02/Mar/2026 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

Nearly 200 farms disappear every week in France, primarily because many farmers are retiring. Who will take their place? Many of these farmers' children prefer to decline: too much work. But there are also young people growing up who are keen to take over the old farms. Some of them don't even come from farming families.

Summary

Nearly 200 farms disappear every week in France, primarily because many farmers are retiring. Who will take their place? Many of these farmers' children prefer to decline: too much work. But there are also young people growing up who are keen to take over the old farms. Some of them don't even come from farming families.

S10E35
Croatia Between Mines and Sea
Air date: 27/Feb/2026 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

Former wartime commander Ivica wants to expand his hotel business, as Croatian tourism is booming. But the country and its people are still scarred by the war. The government plans to rid Croatia of all landmines by 2026. 38-year-old Čičak is one of the last landmine clearers and faces an uncertain future.

Summary

Former wartime commander Ivica wants to expand his hotel business, as Croatian tourism is booming. But the country and its people are still scarred by the war. The government plans to rid Croatia of all landmines by 2026. 38-year-old Čičak is one of the last landmine clearers and faces an uncertain future.

S10E34
I want to live to 120!
Air date: 26/Feb/2026 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

More and more people are trying to achieve longevity. Some want to live to 120, others even dream of immortality. To achieve this, they endure temperatures as low as -110 degrees Celsius or seek biological rejuvenation through innovative therapies. For them, aging is a disease that can be overcome.

Summary

More and more people are trying to achieve longevity. Some want to live to 120, others even dream of immortality. To achieve this, they endure temperatures as low as -110 degrees Celsius or seek biological rejuvenation through innovative therapies. For them, aging is a disease that can be overcome.

S10E33
A polar cold snap hits Northern Europe
Air date: 25/Feb/2026 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

Persistent frost gripped northern Germany and Poland at the beginning of 2026. Nighttime temperatures plummeted to double-digit sub-zero levels, freezing lakes, rivers, and even parts of the Baltic Sea. In some places, even icebreakers could no longer navigate the frozen landscape. An arctic-like scene of ice and snow, which is not without its challenges.

Summary

Persistent frost gripped northern Germany and Poland at the beginning of 2026. Nighttime temperatures plummeted to double-digit sub-zero levels, freezing lakes, rivers, and even parts of the Baltic Sea. In some places, even icebreakers could no longer navigate the frozen landscape. An arctic-like scene of ice and snow, which is not without its challenges.

S10E32
Kharkiv - My brother, dead in Ukraine
Air date: 24/Feb/2026 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

Kai is searching for answers about the death of his brother Michael, who had volunteered for the Ukrainian army from Germany. The report shows what this decision means for those left behind – and how difficult it is for them to come to terms with what happened.

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Kai is searching for answers about the death of his brother Michael, who had volunteered for the Ukrainian army from Germany. The report shows what this decision means for those left behind – and how difficult it is for them to come to terms with what happened.

S10E31
Poland: These Milk Bars Have Become Cult Classics
Air date: 23/Feb/2026 · Runtime: 29 min
Summary

Pierogis, cottage cheese pancakes, tomato soup: in Poland, milk bars serve traditional dishes at very affordable prices. For many retirees, they embody the social policies of the communist era. Today, with the rising cost of living and more visible poverty, these establishments attract all segments of society.

Summary

Pierogis, cottage cheese pancakes, tomato soup: in Poland, milk bars serve traditional dishes at very affordable prices. For many retirees, they embody the social policies of the communist era. Today, with the rising cost of living and more visible poverty, these establishments attract all segments of society.

S10E30
Not my king – Doubts about Charles
Air date: 20/Feb/2026 · Runtime: 29 min
Summary

More and more Britons are questioning the legitimacy of the monarchy today. While Elizabeth II was considered the mother of the nation during her reign, her death in 2022 and the accession of her son Charles III have awakened new doubts among the people. These days, almost four out of ten Britons would prefer to see an elected head of state instead of the king.

Summary

More and more Britons are questioning the legitimacy of the monarchy today. While Elizabeth II was considered the mother of the nation during her reign, her death in 2022 and the accession of her son Charles III have awakened new doubts among the people. These days, almost four out of ten Britons would prefer to see an elected head of state instead of the king.

S10E29
Orca Shows at an End?
Air date: 19/Feb/2026 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

Wikie and Keijo have gained notoriety for all the wrong reasons. After the closure of a water park on the French Riviera, the two orcas were left behind in the now dilapidated and algae-covered concrete pools. To this day, it remains unclear where the animals can be taken. While politicians, park operators, and animal rights activists struggle to find a solution, the orcas' situation continues to worsen.

Summary

Wikie and Keijo have gained notoriety for all the wrong reasons. After the closure of a water park on the French Riviera, the two orcas were left behind in the now dilapidated and algae-covered concrete pools. To this day, it remains unclear where the animals can be taken. While politicians, park operators, and animal rights activists struggle to find a solution, the orcas' situation continues to worsen.

S10E28
The EU Parliament's Perpetual Commuting
Air date: 18/Feb/2026 · Runtime: 31 min
Summary

Every month, the entire European Parliament relocates. 720 members of parliament and thousands of staff members move from Brussels to Strasbourg, some 400 kilometers away, for almost four days – only to return again afterward. It's a practice that many no longer consider sensible. Can Europe really still afford this "traveling circus"?

Summary

Every month, the entire European Parliament relocates. 720 members of parliament and thousands of staff members move from Brussels to Strasbourg, some 400 kilometers away, for almost four days – only to return again afterward. It's a practice that many no longer consider sensible. Can Europe really still afford this "traveling circus"?

S10E27
Bosnia's Citizens and Illegal Waste
Air date: 16/Feb/2026 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

In Bosnia and Herzegovina, waste is widely and uncontrollably dumped in nature. According to environmental authorities, there are over 1,000 illegal dumpsites, and the few public landfills are mostly overloaded or technically outdated. The consequences: untreated leachate and smog, which endanger not only the environment but also the health of local residents.

Summary

In Bosnia and Herzegovina, waste is widely and uncontrollably dumped in nature. According to environmental authorities, there are over 1,000 illegal dumpsites, and the few public landfills are mostly overloaded or technically outdated. The consequences: untreated leachate and smog, which endanger not only the environment but also the health of local residents.

S10E26
Iranians in Europe: A Cry for Freedom
Air date: 13/Feb/2026 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

In Iran, the crackdown on the latest wave of protests has undoubtedly been the bloodiest since the establishment of the Islamic Republic – human rights organizations report tens of thousands of deaths and injuries. "ARTE Regards" met with members of the Iranian diaspora who are following the events shaking their homeland with great emotion.

Summary

In Iran, the crackdown on the latest wave of protests has undoubtedly been the bloodiest since the establishment of the Islamic Republic – human rights organizations report tens of thousands of deaths and injuries. "ARTE Regards" met with members of the Iranian diaspora who are following the events shaking their homeland with great emotion.

S10E25
Living with floods
Air date: 12/Feb/2026 · Runtime: 29 min
Summary

Faced with the increasing frequency of extreme weather events in Europe, efforts are being made to mitigate torrential rains and storm surges. Residents along the Baltic coast are raising sea walls, restaurant owners are adapting their premises to rising sea levels, and major cities like Copenhagen are embracing the "sponge city" concept, which transforms parks into veritable rainwater storage basins.

Summary

Faced with the increasing frequency of extreme weather events in Europe, efforts are being made to mitigate torrential rains and storm surges. Residents along the Baltic coast are raising sea walls, restaurant owners are adapting their premises to rising sea levels, and major cities like Copenhagen are embracing the "sponge city" concept, which transforms parks into veritable rainwater storage basins.

S10E24
Foreign Doctors Save German Provincial Hospitals
Air date: 10/Feb/2026 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

Many hospitals rely on foreign doctors to function. We meet Mohamed Cherbagi from Syria and Ina Viaroukina from Belarus, two examples among the tens of thousands of foreign doctors who keep the German healthcare system running.

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Many hospitals rely on foreign doctors to function. We meet Mohamed Cherbagi from Syria and Ina Viaroukina from Belarus, two examples among the tens of thousands of foreign doctors who keep the German healthcare system running.

S10E23
When there's no money for tampons and pads
Air date: 09/Feb/2026 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

For many women, menstruation represents a significant financial burden: often, girls and women don't have enough money to afford sufficient hygiene products. Re: accompanies those affected and activists in Germany and Poland who want to help and bring the issue of period poverty out of the shadows.

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For many women, menstruation represents a significant financial burden: often, girls and women don't have enough money to afford sufficient hygiene products. Re: accompanies those affected and activists in Germany and Poland who want to help and bring the issue of period poverty out of the shadows.

S10E22
The Mafia's sacred cows
Air date: 05/Feb/2026 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

In Calabria, free-roaming herds of cattle terrorize entire communities. They are known as the "sacred cows" of the 'Ndrangheta. They are considered untouchable, as they still symbolize the power of the mafia. The danger is real, and the state is reacting sluggishly. Only a few truly courageous people are fighting back to protect their homeland.

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In Calabria, free-roaming herds of cattle terrorize entire communities. They are known as the "sacred cows" of the 'Ndrangheta. They are considered untouchable, as they still symbolize the power of the mafia. The danger is real, and the state is reacting sluggishly. Only a few truly courageous people are fighting back to protect their homeland.

S10E21
Ninja, a sport conquers Europe
Air date: 04/Feb/2026 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

Ninja – that means swinging, climbing, jumping, and constantly facing new challenges on obstacle courses. What began as a TV format is increasingly developing into an organized sport, from international competitions to its own national league. This report follows three people who embody the fascination and future potential of this young sport.

Summary

Ninja – that means swinging, climbing, jumping, and constantly facing new challenges on obstacle courses. What began as a TV format is increasingly developing into an organized sport, from international competitions to its own national league. This report follows three people who embody the fascination and future potential of this young sport.

S10E20
Forgotten villages in Albania's mountains
Air date: 03/Feb/2026 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

In the mountains of northern Albania, German Capuchin friars care for the few remaining Christians. Brother Jeremias Borgards tends to the sick and elderly who live alone and have no one else. He has to drive for hours through the mountains to make his house calls. Eighteen-year-old Angelos Delija accompanies him.

Summary

In the mountains of northern Albania, German Capuchin friars care for the few remaining Christians. Brother Jeremias Borgards tends to the sick and elderly who live alone and have no one else. He has to drive for hours through the mountains to make his house calls. Eighteen-year-old Angelos Delija accompanies him.

S10E19
The reading phenomenon of Gen Z
Air date: 02/Feb/2026 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

Understanding the world through reading seemed to be off the table for a while. Now, reading is part of a new lifestyle: Young women between 18 and 30 are captivated by lavishly designed books – and inspired by bloggers like Jess. The focus is on New Adult literature with themes revolving around love and sex. Is Gen Z saving the book market?

Summary

Understanding the world through reading seemed to be off the table for a while. Now, reading is part of a new lifestyle: Young women between 18 and 30 are captivated by lavishly designed books – and inspired by bloggers like Jess. The focus is on New Adult literature with themes revolving around love and sex. Is Gen Z saving the book market?

S10E18
In Austria, the diabolical Krampus parade
Air date: 30/Jan/2026 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

Every year, demonic creatures called Krampus invade towns and villages in Austria on St. Nicholas' Day. These bogeymen with goat heads, dressed in animal skins, frighten onlookers, symbolically striking those who haven't been good with their canes. Recently, these parades have sometimes been marred by violent incidents.

Summary

Every year, demonic creatures called Krampus invade towns and villages in Austria on St. Nicholas' Day. These bogeymen with goat heads, dressed in animal skins, frighten onlookers, symbolically striking those who haven't been good with their canes. Recently, these parades have sometimes been marred by violent incidents.

S10E17
Romanian Expats: To Leave or to Return?
Air date: 29/Jan/2026 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

Since the fall of the communist bloc, Romania has experienced a significant demographic decline. Millions of its citizens have emigrated to Western Europe in search of better career opportunities and a more prosperous life. Many have remained abroad despite homesickness, leaving behind loved ones who await their return.

Summary

Since the fall of the communist bloc, Romania has experienced a significant demographic decline. Millions of its citizens have emigrated to Western Europe in search of better career opportunities and a more prosperous life. Many have remained abroad despite homesickness, leaving behind loved ones who await their return.

S10E16
Breast Cancer: Their Daily Struggle
Air date: 28/Jan/2026 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

In Germany, one in eight women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. Chemotherapy, radiotherapy, mastectomy, hair loss: the treatments and their side effects leave their mark on patients, both physically and emotionally. So, how can they stay strong in the face of this ordeal that shakes their self-esteem?

Summary

In Germany, one in eight women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. Chemotherapy, radiotherapy, mastectomy, hair loss: the treatments and their side effects leave their mark on patients, both physically and emotionally. So, how can they stay strong in the face of this ordeal that shakes their self-esteem?

S10E15
Ireland Overwhelmed by Cocaine
Air date: 26/Jan/2026 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

In Ireland, cocaine is wreaking havoc. The drug arrives by sea and floods the market. With an exponential increase in consumption since 2017, this crisis is particularly affecting women. In Limerick, Nathalie O’Donoghue, a single mother, confronts her addiction to provide a better future for her children.

Summary

In Ireland, cocaine is wreaking havoc. The drug arrives by sea and floods the market. With an exponential increase in consumption since 2017, this crisis is particularly affecting women. In Limerick, Nathalie O’Donoghue, a single mother, confronts her addiction to provide a better future for her children.

S10E14
Urban Exploration in Romania: Saving the Relics
Air date: 23/Jan/2026 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

Ghost cinemas, spa towns whose splendor is now just a distant memory, depopulated villages: photographer Alex Iacob explores the abandoned places of Romania. With his camera, he fights against oblivion and documents what remains of a bygone era.

Summary

Ghost cinemas, spa towns whose splendor is now just a distant memory, depopulated villages: photographer Alex Iacob explores the abandoned places of Romania. With his camera, he fights against oblivion and documents what remains of a bygone era.

S10E13
Climate: New Dangers in the Mountains
Air date: 22/Jan/2026 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

Melting glaciers, rockfalls, and landslides: these are the consequences of climate change in the mountains. Trails and routes that once seemed safe are no longer passable. When faced with unpredictable weather, heavy rainfall, and an altered environment, planning a safe hike becomes a real challenge for mountaineers.

Summary

Melting glaciers, rockfalls, and landslides: these are the consequences of climate change in the mountains. Trails and routes that once seemed safe are no longer passable. When faced with unpredictable weather, heavy rainfall, and an altered environment, planning a safe hike becomes a real challenge for mountaineers.

S10E12
Tracking Gas Leaks
Air date: 21/Jan/2026 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

Most often of natural origin, methane contributes to global warming, far more than CO2. However, gas and oil infrastructure can be prone to methane leaks. In Croatia, an expert uses a special camera to document the numerous leaks affecting extraction sites and pipelines.

Summary

Most often of natural origin, methane contributes to global warming, far more than CO2. However, gas and oil infrastructure can be prone to methane leaks. In Croatia, an expert uses a special camera to document the numerous leaks affecting extraction sites and pipelines.

S10E11
Latvia Arms Itself Against Putin
Air date: 20/Jan/2026 · Runtime: 29 min
Summary

Following four volunteers an artist, a sports journalist, an industrial climber, and a Catholic priest during their training in the Latvian National Guard. One enlisted well before Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the others after the start of the war. They all share the same feeling: a sense of duty. Their personal stories intersect with the larger historical narrative as the small border state strives to preserve peace.

Summary

Following four volunteers an artist, a sports journalist, an industrial climber, and a Catholic priest during their training in the Latvian National Guard. One enlisted well before Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the others after the start of the war. They all share the same feeling: a sense of duty. Their personal stories intersect with the larger historical narrative as the small border state strives to preserve peace.

S10E10
Disbanding of the PKK: a hope for peace?
Air date: 19/Jan/2026 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

In February 2025, PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan called on his supporters to lay down their arms. In Diyarbakir, Turkey, the "mothers of peace" advocate dialogue with the Turkish state, hoping for an amnesty for PKK fighters and the return of their missing loved ones. Lasting peace remains uncertain.

Summary

In February 2025, PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan called on his supporters to lay down their arms. In Diyarbakir, Turkey, the "mothers of peace" advocate dialogue with the Turkish state, hoping for an amnesty for PKK fighters and the return of their missing loved ones. Lasting peace remains uncertain.

S10E9
Give up alcohol and live life to the fullest!
Air date: 16/Jan/2026 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

With family, in nightclubs or after work, alcohol is often part of the party. According to the WHO, Europeans ingest on average 9.2 liters of ethanol per year: a world record. However, in Germany as in France, more and more people are choosing to do without it... without giving up partying!

Summary

With family, in nightclubs or after work, alcohol is often part of the party. According to the WHO, Europeans ingest on average 9.2 liters of ethanol per year: a world record. However, in Germany as in France, more and more people are choosing to do without it... without giving up partying!

S10E8
Last trip to Belgium, for euthanasia
Air date: 15/Jan/2026 · Runtime: 29 min
Summary

Euthanasia has been legal in Belgium for over twenty years. In France it remains banned – and very controversial. Numerous French patients with incurable degenerative diseases therefore turn to pro-death assistance activists and Belgian doctors for a dignified, self-determined end to their lives on the other side of the border.

Summary

Euthanasia has been legal in Belgium for over twenty years. In France it remains banned – and very controversial. Numerous French patients with incurable degenerative diseases therefore turn to pro-death assistance activists and Belgian doctors for a dignified, self-determined end to their lives on the other side of the border.

S10E7
Georgia's children, declared dead and then sold
Air date: 13/Jan/2026 · Runtime: 29 min
Summary

Panagiotis Souroukli was born in Georgia and sold for adoption in Cyprus as a newborn. It was only when he was looking for his biological parents that he discovered forged documents. The organization Vedzeb uncovers such cases and estimates that over 100,000 babies have been passed off as dead and sold in Georgian clinics. DNA tests are supposed to help with the search.

Summary

Panagiotis Souroukli was born in Georgia and sold for adoption in Cyprus as a newborn. It was only when he was looking for his biological parents that he discovered forged documents. The organization Vedzeb uncovers such cases and estimates that over 100,000 babies have been passed off as dead and sold in Georgian clinics. DNA tests are supposed to help with the search.

S10E6
Poor masters, poor beasts!
Air date: 12/Jan/2026 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

Pets are often full members of the family. But with rising veterinary and food costs, more and more homeowners are struggling to provide for their four-legged friends. Some find themselves forced to ask for help.

Summary

Pets are often full members of the family. But with rising veterinary and food costs, more and more homeowners are struggling to provide for their four-legged friends. Some find themselves forced to ask for help.

S10E5
Spiders: Between Phobia and Fascination
Air date: 09/Jan/2026 · Runtime: 29 min
Summary

Exotic spiders are increasingly common in Europe: some are imported by terrarium enthusiasts, while others, like the spiny-legged spider, are spreading due to climate change. Although most spiders are harmless, they inspire irrational fear in many. So much so that therapies are offered to overcome arachnophobia.

Summary

Exotic spiders are increasingly common in Europe: some are imported by terrarium enthusiasts, while others, like the spiny-legged spider, are spreading due to climate change. Although most spiders are harmless, they inspire irrational fear in many. So much so that therapies are offered to overcome arachnophobia.

S10E4
Spain: High Seas Rescue
Air date: 07/Jan/2026 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

The Juan de la Cosa – one of the few civilian hospital ships in the world – is on a mission in the Atlantic. It is accompanying the fishing fleet in the Bay of Biscay, ready to intervene in case of emergency. A system that saves lives when medical care on land is unavailable.

Summary

The Juan de la Cosa – one of the few civilian hospital ships in the world – is on a mission in the Atlantic. It is accompanying the fishing fleet in the Bay of Biscay, ready to intervene in case of emergency. A system that saves lives when medical care on land is unavailable.

S10E3
Bulgaria: The Super Physics Teacher
Air date: 06/Jan/2026 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

With his reputation as a Nobel Prize winner, Bulgarian Teodosi Teodosiev is undoubtedly one of the best physics teachers in the world, and his students dominate international science competitions. For him, there is no science without conscience: to be a good teacher is to touch the soul of the students.

Summary

With his reputation as a Nobel Prize winner, Bulgarian Teodosi Teodosiev is undoubtedly one of the best physics teachers in the world, and his students dominate international science competitions. For him, there is no science without conscience: to be a good teacher is to touch the soul of the students.

S10E2
Malta - Desert or Water Laboratory of the Future?
Air date: 05/Jan/2026 · Runtime: 29 min
Summary

Malta – Europe's driest island and, at the same time, its driest country. The island nation is fighting for survival. While tourist numbers continue to grow, the water supply is dwindling, and the land is threatened with withering; farmers like Malcolm Borg are trying to make the impossible possible. Re: shows a Malta that must decide – between selling out and a new beginning.

Summary

Malta – Europe's driest island and, at the same time, its driest country. The island nation is fighting for survival. While tourist numbers continue to grow, the water supply is dwindling, and the land is threatened with withering; farmers like Malcolm Borg are trying to make the impossible possible. Re: shows a Malta that must decide – between selling out and a new beginning.

S10E1
Will alcohol-free wine save winemakers?
Air date: 02/Jan/2026 · Runtime: 31 min
Summary

Less and less wine is being consumed in Europe – and this is threatening our wine regions. Winemakers in Spain and Germany are looking for a way out of the crisis – by producing alcohol-free wine. New methods are constantly improving it. Winemaker Ivan from Castile and León is taking the plunge. Will he like his first dealcoholized red wine?

Summary

Less and less wine is being consumed in Europe – and this is threatening our wine regions. Winemakers in Spain and Germany are looking for a way out of the crisis – by producing alcohol-free wine. New methods are constantly improving it. Winemaker Ivan from Castile and León is taking the plunge. Will he like his first dealcoholized red wine?

Season 9 · The year 2025
199 episode(s) · Air date: 02/Jan/2025
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S9E199
Las Vegas in the Czech province
Air date: 30/Dec/2025 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

The Czech village of Rozvadov – in the middle of no man's land on the German-Czech border has only 800 inhabitants, but a large casino – and millions in the game. Where once a border fence separated two worlds, Europe is now coming together. Europe's largest poker resort makes the community rich. How is life between the village idyll and the poker palace?

Summary

The Czech village of Rozvadov – in the middle of no man's land on the German-Czech border has only 800 inhabitants, but a large casino – and millions in the game. Where once a border fence separated two worlds, Europe is now coming together. Europe's largest poker resort makes the community rich. How is life between the village idyll and the poker palace?

S9E198
The hype about alpaca
Air date: 29/Dec/2025 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

Alpacas are sweet, fluffy and move people's hearts. Originally from the Andes, the camel species has become a phenomenon in Europe, and alpaca hikes or alpaca yoga are trendy. But the hype surrounding the cute animals also has its downsides: Some hobby breeders underestimate the care of the demanding animals.

Summary

Alpacas are sweet, fluffy and move people's hearts. Originally from the Andes, the camel species has become a phenomenon in Europe, and alpaca hikes or alpaca yoga are trendy. But the hype surrounding the cute animals also has its downsides: Some hobby breeders underestimate the care of the demanding animals.

S9E197
Palermo's Palace Saviors
Air date: 23/Dec/2025 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

More than 100 magnificent old palaces dominate the cityscape in Palermo. The owners try to save the old houses over time on their own. The state imposes costly requirements for monument protection, but does not help with the preservation of the buildings. They are part of Palermo's identity and an important economic factor.

Summary

More than 100 magnificent old palaces dominate the cityscape in Palermo. The owners try to save the old houses over time on their own. The state imposes costly requirements for monument protection, but does not help with the preservation of the buildings. They are part of Palermo's identity and an important economic factor.

S9E195
Safe Christmas markets?
Air date: 19/Dec/2025 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

Since the attacks on the Christmas markets in Berlin in 2016, Strasbourg in 2018 and Magdeburg in 2024, police, authorities and organizers have been providing increasingly massive protective measures every year. But can such major events even be fully protected against terrorism?

Summary

Since the attacks on the Christmas markets in Berlin in 2016, Strasbourg in 2018 and Magdeburg in 2024, police, authorities and organizers have been providing increasingly massive protective measures every year. But can such major events even be fully protected against terrorism?

S9E194
A village that heals children
Air date: 18/Dec/2025 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

Peace Village International staff regularly fly to the world's crisis areas. There they take children who are so sick or injured that they would die in their home countries. Currently, mainly two- to ten-year-olds from Afghanistan, Tajikistan or Angola come to Oberhausen, where they are treated by volunteer doctors and helpers.

Summary

Peace Village International staff regularly fly to the world's crisis areas. There they take children who are so sick or injured that they would die in their home countries. Currently, mainly two- to ten-year-olds from Afghanistan, Tajikistan or Angola come to Oberhausen, where they are treated by volunteer doctors and helpers.

S9E193
The last lighthouse keepers of Croatia
Air date: 17/Dec/2025 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

In the middle of the Adriatic Sea lies Palagruža, a lonely rock with a lighthouse that has been inhabited since 1875. Vojo Šain has worked here for 26 years as one of Croatia's last lighthouse keepers. For him, Palagruža is more than just a workplace; the island is his second home. For weeks he lives far from comfort and civilization.

Summary

In the middle of the Adriatic Sea lies Palagruža, a lonely rock with a lighthouse that has been inhabited since 1875. Vojo Šain has worked here for 26 years as one of Croatia's last lighthouse keepers. For him, Palagruža is more than just a workplace; the island is his second home. For weeks he lives far from comfort and civilization.

S9E192
Spain jails women and men together
Air date: 16/Dec/2025 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

Only six per cent of prisoners in EU prisons are women. They are usually housed in women's correctional facilities or wards isolated from men. In Spain, however, they have long been setting up mixed wards in prisons, and France is now also considering this.

Summary

Only six per cent of prisoners in EU prisons are women. They are usually housed in women's correctional facilities or wards isolated from men. In Spain, however, they have long been setting up mixed wards in prisons, and France is now also considering this.

S9E191
Hungary: A high school for Roma
Air date: 15/Dec/2025 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

Roma are in a difficult position in Hungary: 40 percent of them live below the poverty threshold, mostly away from city centers. This has a very strong impact on their education: 99 percent of young Roma never attend university. Given the situation, the Ambedkar Gymnasium seems like a hotbed of resistance, as it only teaches Roma.

Summary

Roma are in a difficult position in Hungary: 40 percent of them live below the poverty threshold, mostly away from city centers. This has a very strong impact on their education: 99 percent of young Roma never attend university. Given the situation, the Ambedkar Gymnasium seems like a hotbed of resistance, as it only teaches Roma.

S9E190
Vienna's baking grandmas and their recipe for old-age poverty
Air date: 12/Dec/2025 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

Women and men who would have been retired long ago bake at Vienna's Café Vollpension. They improve their slim pension and stay in contact with the youth – according to the concept of the Café Vollpension. The young organizers now want to spread this idea and are going on tour to Bad Ischl – a big risk.

Summary

Women and men who would have been retired long ago bake at Vienna's Café Vollpension. They improve their slim pension and stay in contact with the youth – according to the concept of the Café Vollpension. The young organizers now want to spread this idea and are going on tour to Bad Ischl – a big risk.

S9E189
My own island
Air date: 11/Dec/2025 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

An island of its own – a dream for many! But not all island owners are super-rich, reclusive and under palm trees in the sun. From an uninhabited island off Scotland to the Finnish holiday island, most private islands require extensive management and protection. What does it mean to own an island in Europe?

Summary

An island of its own – a dream for many! But not all island owners are super-rich, reclusive and under palm trees in the sun. From an uninhabited island off Scotland to the Finnish holiday island, most private islands require extensive management and protection. What does it mean to own an island in Europe?

S9E188
A Romanian village between NATO and fear of war
Air date: 10/Dec/2025 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

„I'm not afraid of the soldiers here, but of crazy Putin!“ says Dorin Todoruţ. The Romanian lives in Cincu, a village that has increasingly become a military-strategic hub on NATO's eastern flank in recent years. Around one thousand soldiers from various NATO countries are currently stationed on the outskirts of the village. And there are to be more.

Summary

„I'm not afraid of the soldiers here, but of crazy Putin!“ says Dorin Todoruţ. The Romanian lives in Cincu, a village that has increasingly become a military-strategic hub on NATO's eastern flank in recent years. Around one thousand soldiers from various NATO countries are currently stationed on the outskirts of the village. And there are to be more.

S9E187
Restart in Syria
Air date: 08/Dec/2025 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

The new beginning in Syria is proving difficult. A year after the fall of the Assad regime, many who fled to Germany during the civil war are gradually returning – also out of responsibility to their country.

Summary

The new beginning in Syria is proving difficult. A year after the fall of the Assad regime, many who fled to Germany during the civil war are gradually returning – also out of responsibility to their country.

S9E186
Gymnasts, drilled to success?
Air date: 05/Dec/2025 · Runtime: 31 min
Summary

Romania was once a leading nation in gymnastics. But behind the successes of the numerous world and Olympic champions lay not only flexibility and iron discipline, but also psychological pressure, humiliation or even physical violence. Former and active athletes break their silence, as questionable training methods still apply to this day.

Summary

Romania was once a leading nation in gymnastics. But behind the successes of the numerous world and Olympic champions lay not only flexibility and iron discipline, but also psychological pressure, humiliation or even physical violence. Former and active athletes break their silence, as questionable training methods still apply to this day.

S9E177
Kiruna, a city is moving
Air date: 21/Nov/2025 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

A church that moves „migrates“ several kilometers to a new location was the spectacular highlight of the move of the northern Swedish city of Kiruna. Because iron ore mining is getting closer, large parts of the city have to make way. Many buildings are being demolished, and the new center consists largely of new buildings. This is causing resentment among the residents of Kiruna.

Summary

A church that moves „migrates“ several kilometers to a new location was the spectacular highlight of the move of the northern Swedish city of Kiruna. Because iron ore mining is getting closer, large parts of the city have to make way. Many buildings are being demolished, and the new center consists largely of new buildings. This is causing resentment among the residents of Kiruna.

S9E175
High-altitude work on the rope
Air date: 19/Nov/2025 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

Attached to only one rope at a dizzying height: industrial climbers practice one of the most dangerous professions in France. The formerly freelance graphic designer Ella Freeman, like many other high-altitude workers, only discovered the profession indirectly. Grégory Molina co-founded a union due to numerous accidents and precarious employment conditions.

Summary

Attached to only one rope at a dizzying height: industrial climbers practice one of the most dangerous professions in France. The formerly freelance graphic designer Ella Freeman, like many other high-altitude workers, only discovered the profession indirectly. Grégory Molina co-founded a union due to numerous accidents and precarious employment conditions.

S9E174
When the bankruptcy wave rolls
Air date: 18/Nov/2025 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

If large employers go bankrupt, this often affects entire regions. In Saxony-Anhalt, 580 employees of an automotive supplier feared for their future and their hometown. In central England, an entire industry is in crisis with the stumbling porcelain industry, and people have been witnessing the decline of their cities for years.

Summary

If large employers go bankrupt, this often affects entire regions. In Saxony-Anhalt, 580 employees of an automotive supplier feared for their future and their hometown. In central England, an entire industry is in crisis with the stumbling porcelain industry, and people have been witnessing the decline of their cities for years.

S9E171
Sweden's cult of Ami sleds
Air date: 12/Nov/2025 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

Chrome, exhaust clouds, tail fins: Hardly any other country outside the USA has as many American classic cars as Sweden. The highlight of the year: the „Classic Car Week“. Thousands of people celebrate and cruise here, many from the working class. The lovingly rocked finery is often their only luxury - and a piece of self-assertion.

Summary

Chrome, exhaust clouds, tail fins: Hardly any other country outside the USA has as many American classic cars as Sweden. The highlight of the year: the „Classic Car Week“. Thousands of people celebrate and cruise here, many from the working class. The lovingly rocked finery is often their only luxury - and a piece of self-assertion.

S9E19
Inside Germany’s Jehovah’s Witnesses
Air date: 30/Jan/2025 · Runtime: 31 min
Summary

They lead strict lives, like to stay within their community, and are convinced that a new and better world is coming. Critics of Jehovah's Witnesses call them a sect, but they see themselves differently. ARTE has been allowed the rare opportunity to film in their German administrative headquarters in the town of Selters.

Summary

They lead strict lives, like to stay within their community, and are convinced that a new and better world is coming. Critics of Jehovah's Witnesses call them a sect, but they see themselves differently. ARTE has been allowed the rare opportunity to film in their German administrative headquarters in the town of Selters.

Season 8 · The year 2024
202 episode(s) · Air date: 02/Jan/2024
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S8E91
NATO's Northern Frontier
Air date: 16/May/2024 · Runtime: 31 min
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At the borders of Norway, Finland and Russia, the small town of Kirkenes plays a key geopolitical role. A battalion of some 700 soldiers is stationed in this northern Norwegian town of 3,500 people. Oslo asserts its territory in Russia’s shadow and is an important outpost for NATO and the EU.

Summary

At the borders of Norway, Finland and Russia, the small town of Kirkenes plays a key geopolitical role. A battalion of some 700 soldiers is stationed in this northern Norwegian town of 3,500 people. Oslo asserts its territory in Russia’s shadow and is an important outpost for NATO and the EU.

Season 7 · The year 2023
205 episode(s) · Air date: 02/Jan/2023
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Season 6 · The year 2022
187 episode(s) · Air date: 03/Jan/2022
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Season 5 · The year 2021
165 episode(s) · Air date: 04/Jan/2021
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Season 4 · The year 2020
165 episode(s) · Air date: 01/Jan/2020
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Season 3 · The year 2019
139 episode(s) · Air date: 01/Jan/2019
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Season 2 · The year 2018
183 episode(s) · Air date: 08/Jan/2018
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Season 1 · The year 2017
156 episode(s) · Air date: 13/Mar/2017
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