What are Center and Periphery in Art? A Discussion on Culture in Regions with Tina Peterson and Elina Veinsteina
Elina Veinšteina and Tina Pētersone discuss the role of Latvia in the contemporary art landscape of Eastern Europe and the cultural differences between the capital and regional areas.
Feminism in the Periphery: A National Reference, a Group Created by a Survivor Breaks Cycles of Violence and Strengthens Women in the Amazon for 40 Years
A group founded by survivor Dona Domingas Martins has been empowering women in the Amazon for nearly 40 years by addressing domestic violence and fostering autonomy.
Brazilians Over 50 Living in Periphery Live Longer, Work Longer, and Support Local Economies
Brazilians aged 50 and over from lower-income classes are living longer and remaining in the workforce, often out of necessity, while supporting their families and local economies.
Rio 461 years: from the poet who created the 'Marvelous City' to tales that span from the South Zone to the periphery, see books that feature Rio as a backdrop
The article highlights twelve literary works that depict the city of Rio de Janeiro, celebrating its 461 years by showcasing how writers have transformed its streets and neighborhoods into narrative elements.
Antifaction Project Spares Organized Crime and Generates Violence in the Periphery, Says Former Coordinator of Lula's Plan
Benedito Mariano, a sociologist and former coordinator of Lula's security plan, argues that the recently approved antifaction legislation will exacerbate violence in Brazilian peripheries and undermine efforts to combat organized crime.
Having your own business is the biggest dream of the periphery for 2026, says research
A recent survey reveals that owning a business is the top aspiration among residents of vulnerable communities in Brazil for 2026.
From hairstyle to bar in a sewage canal, 'rat culture' from Recife goes viral during carnival with aesthetic created in the outskirts
The 'rat culture' in Recife has gained attention during Carnival as a humorous urban aesthetic emerging from the outskirts, featuring elements like a bar in a sewage canal.
Mananciais Program is a rare example of continuity and a good project for the periphery
The Mananciais program in São Paulo is highlighted as a successful and enduring municipal initiative aimed at environmental risk mitigation and community improvement in peripheral areas.
With a Defense of Pride from the Periphery, Seis É D+ is Champion of the Block Parade in Rio Branco
The Seis É D+ block won the Rio Branco Carnival parade, celebrating the culture and pride of peripheral communities through their performance.
Blocks bring periphery, spirituality, and Acrean Revolution on the 4th day of Carnival in Rio Branco; LISTEN to the samba enredos
Rio Branco celebrates Carnival with various blocks focusing on cultural identity and resistance, featuring performances from local samba groups.
Outside the megablocks circuit, Carnival in the periphery of São Paulo preserves neighborhood celebration with community support
The Bloco do Litraço in São Paulo celebrates its tenth anniversary with a community-focused Carnival that contrasts with the larger city-wide events.
It is time to realize that Norway is not suitable for further development of new railways, especially not in the periphery
Norway's current railway expansion plans are deemed economically unviable, with 80% of projects expected to yield negative societal benefits according to a recent government analysis.
The Relief of the Periphery
Marioka Shoten bookstore in Tokyo offers a unique experience by showcasing a single book each week in a minimalist setting.
The Auditor: The State is not Providing Economic Support to Residents of the Periphery Who Left After the Massacre and Do Not Want to Return
The Israeli state auditor criticizes the government's inadequate economic support for residents of the western Negev who evacuated after a deadly attack and currently do not wish to return.
Indigenous peoples, marine preservation, periphery, and the game of beasts: samba schools enchant on the 2nd day of parades in Santos
Eight samba schools paraded in Santos, Brazil, showcasing various themes including indigenous peoples and cultural heritage despite challenging weather conditions.
Report: Deepening shortage of doctors and support staff for cancer treatments in Israel, especially in the periphery
A recent report warns of the declining ability of Israel's healthcare system to provide quality, equitable, and accessible cancer treatment, highlighting a widening gap between the increasing cancer incidence and the system’s capability to deliver adequate care.
Darko Šarič and Sergej Michajlov. Bosses from the Periphery of Europe Made Their Fortunes Not Only Through Drugs, Historian Explains
Historian discusses how Darko Šarič and Sergej Michajlov, crime bosses from the edges of Europe, amassed wealth through various means, including drug trafficking.
Cimarronas Periphery, the theater hall embroiled in controversy over Catalan, will stop opening its curtains in 2026
The theater hall Periferia Cimarronas in Barcelona will hold its final performance at the end of January 2026, marking the end of its five-year journey as a space for art and anti-racist activism.
Seville has a century of migration to the periphery: from Heliópolis to Palmas Altas
The article discusses the migration of Sevillians to different neighborhoods over the decades, shaping the current map of Seville and its metropolitan area.