RE: European Stories

E1 Episode 1: Will alcohol-free wine save winemakers?

• Now playing
• 31m
• Jan 2, 2026

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?

E2 Episode 2: Malta - Desert or Water Laboratory of the Future?

• 29m
• Jan 5, 2026

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.

E3 Episode 3: Bulgaria: The Super Physics Teacher

• 30m
• Jan 6, 2026

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.

E4 Episode 4: Spain: High Seas Rescue

• 30m
• Jan 7, 2026

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.

E5 Episode 5: Spiders: Between Phobia and Fascination

• 29m
• Jan 9, 2026

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.

E6 Episode 6: Poor masters, poor beasts!

• 30m
• Jan 12, 2026

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.

E7 Episode 7: Georgia's children, declared dead and then sold

• 29m
• Jan 13, 2026

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.

E8 Episode 8: Last trip to Belgium, for euthanasia

• 29m
• Jan 15, 2026

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.

E9 Episode 9: Give up alcohol and live life to the fullest!

• 30m
• Jan 16, 2026

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!

E10 Episode 10: Disbanding of the PKK: a hope for peace?

• 30m
• Jan 19, 2026

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.

E11 Episode 11: Latvia Arms Itself Against Putin

• 29m
• Jan 20, 2026

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.

E12 Episode 12: Tracking Gas Leaks

• 30m
• Jan 21, 2026

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.

E13 Episode 13: Climate: New Dangers in the Mountains

• 30m
• Jan 22, 2026

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.

E14 Episode 14: Urban Exploration in Romania: Saving the Relics

• 30m
• Jan 23, 2026

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.

E15 Episode 15: Ireland Overwhelmed by Cocaine

• 30m
• Jan 26, 2026

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.

E16 Episode 16: Breast Cancer: Their Daily Struggle

• 30m
• Jan 28, 2026

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?

E17 Episode 17: Romanian Expats: To Leave or to Return?

• 30m
• Jan 29, 2026

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.

E18 Episode 18: In Austria, the diabolical Krampus parade

• 30m
• Jan 30, 2026

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.

E19 Episode 19: The reading phenomenon of Gen Z

• 30m
• Feb 2, 2026

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?

E20 Episode 20: Forgotten villages in Albania's mountains

• 30m
• Feb 3, 2026

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.

E21 Episode 21: Ninja, a sport conquers Europe

• 30m
• Feb 4, 2026

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.

E22 Episode 22: The Mafia's sacred cows

• 30m
• Feb 5, 2026

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.

E23 Episode 23: When there's no money for tampons and pads

• 30m
• Feb 9, 2026

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.

E24 Episode 24: Foreign Doctors Save German Provincial Hospitals

• 30m
• Feb 10, 2026

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.

E25 Episode 25: Living with floods

• 29m
• Feb 12, 2026

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.

E26 Episode 26: Iranians in Europe: A Cry for Freedom

• 30m
• Feb 13, 2026

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.

E27 Episode 27: Bosnia's Citizens and Illegal Waste

• 30m
• Feb 16, 2026

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.

E28 Episode 28: The EU Parliament's Perpetual Commuting

• 31m
• Feb 18, 2026

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"?

E29 Episode 29: Orca Shows at an End?

• 30m
• Feb 19, 2026

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.

E30 Episode 30: Not my king – Doubts about Charles

• 29m
• Feb 20, 2026

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.

E31 Episode 31: Poland: These Milk Bars Have Become Cult Classics

• 29m
• Feb 23, 2026

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.

E32 Episode 32: Kharkiv - My brother, dead in Ukraine

• 30m
• Feb 24, 2026

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.

E33 Episode 33: A polar cold snap hits Northern Europe

• 30m
• Feb 25, 2026

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.

E34 Episode 34: I want to live to 120!

• 30m
• Feb 26, 2026

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.

E35 Episode 35: Croatia Between Mines and Sea

• 30m
• Feb 27, 2026

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.

E36 Episode 36: Young French people take over old farms

• 30m
• Mar 2, 2026

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.

E37 Episode 37: Too many animals in the zoo – How does modern species conservation work?

• 30m
• Mar 3, 2026

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.

E38 Episode 38: Special Unit for Vienna's Migrant Women

• 30m
• Mar 5, 2026

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.

E39 Episode 39: German Expats: Growing Old in Tuscany?

• 30m
• Mar 6, 2026

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?

E40 Episode 40: Blacksmiths' Competition

• 30m
• Mar 9, 2026

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.

E41 Episode 41: The Dinosaur Fossil Business

• 29m
• Mar 11, 2026

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.

E42 Episode 42: Girl Power for an Ancient Ritual

• 30m
• Mar 12, 2026

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.

E43 Episode 43: Doctors of the Aegean

• 30m
• Mar 13, 2026

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.

E44 Episode 44: Saving Georgia's Largest Dam

• 29m
• Mar 16, 2026

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.

E45 Episode 45: The Challenges of Short Stature

• 30m
• Mar 17, 2026

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.

E46 Episode 46: Ski patrol paramedics on constant duty

• 30m
• Mar 19, 2026

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.

E47 Episode 47: My Life After Ozempic

• 30m
• Mar 20, 2026

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.

E48 Episode 48: A Home for LGBTQ+ Seniors

• 30m
• Mar 23, 2026

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.

E49 Episode 49: Stay-At-Home Dads

• 30m
• Mar 25, 2026

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.

E50 Episode 50: Public Health Funerals

• 30m
• Mar 26, 2026

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?

E51 Episode 51: Road Wars in Paris

• 30m
• Mar 27, 2026

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.

E52 Episode 52: Bouncers Against Squatters in Spain

• 29m
• Mar 30, 2026

E53 Episode 53: Crater Danger in Anatolia

• 30m
• Mar 31, 2026

E54 Episode 54: The Sell-Off of Ski Resorts

• 30m
• Apr 1, 2026

E55 Episode 55: A Pizzeria That Gives Autistic People Independence

• 30m
• Apr 2, 2026

E56 Episode 56: Bosnia's Farmers and the Coal Clan

• 30m
• Apr 8, 2026

E57 Episode 57: Hungary's Smear Campaign Against Anti-Fascists

• 30m
• Apr 9, 2026

E58 Episode 58: Osteoarthritis – New hope for the knee

• 30m
• Apr 10, 2026

E59 Episode 59: Women working underground – coal for Ukraine

• 30m
• Apr 13, 2026

E60 Episode 60: The most dangerous horse race on the continent

• 30m
• Apr 15, 2026

E61 Episode 61: Diagnose Multiple Sklerose

• 30m
• Apr 16, 2026

E62 Episode 62: Europe's lithium hunger: who pays the price?

• 30m
• Apr 17, 2026

E63 Episode 63: Europe's Fight Against Cocaine

• 30m
• Apr 20, 2026

E64 Episode 64: Healing for Ukrainian Soldiers in the Carpathians

• 30m
• Apr 21, 2026

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?

E65 Episode 65: Anger at Luxury Yachts

• 30m
• Apr 23, 2026

E66 Episode 66: A Village Doctor in Russia

• 30m
• Apr 28, 2026

E67 Episode 67: The Blatten Landslide – A New Beginning from Nothing

• 30m
• Apr 30, 2026

E68 Episode 68: Shadow Work in the Netherlands

• 30m
• May 5, 2026

E69 Episode 69: Child Poverty in Spain

• 30m
• May 6, 2026

E70 Episode 70: France's Shepherds: United for More Rights

• 30m
• May 7, 2026

E71 Episode 71: My Life in Retro Style

• 30m
• May 8, 2026

E72 Episode 72: Women's Rights in Latvia Under Threat

• 30m
• May 11, 2026

E73 Episode 73: Women of the Gitans Struggle for Freedom

• 31m
• May 15, 2026

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.

E74 Episode 74: Spain’s Boom Thanks to Immigration

• 30m
• May 18, 2026

E75 Episode 75: Home: Venezuela - Exile: Madrid

• 30m
• May 21, 2026

E76 Episode 76: Romania: The Uncharted Land

• 30m
• May 22, 2026

E77 Episode 77: Sicily: A City on the Brink

• 30m
• May 27, 2026

E78 Episode 78: Italy's Crumbling Heritage

• 30m
• Jun 2, 2026

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.

E79 Episode 79: Giving a Kidney to a Stranger

• 30m
• Jun 3, 2026

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.

E80 Episode 80: Greek Asparagus Challenges the Competition

• 30m
• Jun 5, 2026

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?

E81 Episode 81: Romania's Controversial Horse Markets

• 30m
• Jun 9, 2026

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.

E82 Episode 82: How Europe's Militaries Are Recruiting the Next Generation

• 30m
• Jun 10, 2026

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?

E83 Episode 83: Across Europe by Night Train

• 30m
• Jun 15, 2026

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?

E84 Episode 84: National Parks, Wildfires and the Challenge of Protection

• 30m
• Jun 16, 2026

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.

E85 Episode 85: When Citizens Take Justice into Their Own Hands

• 30m
• Jun 17, 2026

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.

E86 Episode 86: The Snake Catchers of Cocullo

• 30m
• Jun 18, 2026

E87 Episode 87: Nightlife District Under Pressure

• 30m
• Jun 19, 2026

E88 Episode 88: The Tempi Train Disaster - Tragedy Without Consequences?

• 30m
• Jun 22, 2026

E89 Episode 89: Postmen and Doctors Fighting for Better Health

• 30m
• Jun 23, 2026

E90 Episode 90: New Ideas for Safer Cities

• 30m
• Jun 24, 2026

E91 Episode 91: A Country at Its Limit - When the State Loses Its Municipalities

• 30m
• Jun 25, 2026

E92 Episode 92: Sewing for Europe - The Invisible Women of Durrës

• 30m
• Jun 26, 2026

E93 Episode 93: A Fresh Start at the Campsite

• 30m
• Jun 29, 2026

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.

E94 Episode 94: Blood Feuds in Albania

• 30m
• Jun 30, 2026

E95 Episode 95: Scorched Land, Shattered Dreams?

• 30m
• Jul 1, 2026

E96 Episode 96: Montenegro - Wild, Affordable, Corrupt?

• 30m
• Jul 2, 2026

E97 Episode 97: Hungary - One Family at a Crossroads

• 30m
• Jul 3, 2026

E98 Episode 98: K-Pop Passion

• 30m
• Jul 10, 2026

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.

E99 Episode 99: New Approaches to Policing

• 30m
• Jul 24, 2026

E100 Episode 100: Project Kamp, the world benefactor in Portugal

• 30m
• Aug 24, 2026

E101 Episode 101: Child abuse - soon to be a crime forever?

• 30m
• Aug 25, 2026

E102 Episode 102: Raccoons Invade Europe

• 30m
• Aug 26, 2026

Nearly a century after raccoons were introduced in Hesse, Germany, they are spreading across Europe. They raid nests, damage homes and threaten native wildlife. Their growing presence has sparked a fierce debate over how to control this invasive species, pitting hunters against wildlife advocates.

E103 Episode 103: River swimming in the city

• 30m
• Aug 27, 2026

E104 Episode 104: Megafires in France

• 30m
• Aug 28, 2026

E105 Episode 105: Young, loud, democratic in Saxony-Anhalt

• 30m
• Aug 31, 2026

E106 Episode 106: A Village and 1 Million Chickens

• 30m
• Sep 1, 2026

E107 Episode 107: Generation No Kids in France

• 30m
• Sep 2, 2026

E108 Episode 108: The War on the Other Shore

• 30m
• Sep 3, 2026

E109 Episode 109: Albania between Protest and Profit

• 30m
• Sep 4, 2026

E110 Episode 110: An Emperor for Austria?

• 31m
• Sep 7, 2026

E111 Episode 111: Asylum in a House of Worship

• 31m
• Sep 8, 2026

E112 Episode 112: Alone at 18, when state support ends

• 31m
• Sep 9, 2026

E113 Episode 113: When Arsenic Poisons a Serbian Town

• 30m
• Sep 11, 2026

Bor depends on copper mining, but many residents blame pollution from its Chinese-owned mine for their cancers. Now students and opposition activists are joining forces to demand more democracy and a cleaner future for their hometown.

E114 Episode 114: After the earthquake - The survivors of Antakya

• 30m
• Sep 11, 2026

E115 Episode 115: 40 degrees Celsius in the shade - Europe's unequal heat

• 30m
• Sep 14, 2026

Europe experienced an extreme summer in 2026, but record heat does not affect everyone equally. In Paris, Berlin and Vienna, poorly insulated homes and a lack of shade can turn apartments into heat traps. This report explores how residents and cities are coping with increasingly intense heat.

E116 Episode 116: A farrier alleviates animal suffering in Romania

• 30m
• Sep 15, 2026

E117 Episode 117: No more back pain!

• 30m
• Sep 16, 2026

E118 Episode 118: Surgery in the womb, hope for babies

• 30m
• Sep 17, 2026

E119 Episode 119: The Swiss and their bunkers

• 30m
• Sep 18, 2026

E120 Episode 120: New life for Italy's kiosks

• 30m
• Sep 21, 2026

E121 Episode 121: A Cheese at the Centre of a Dispute

• 30m
• Sep 22, 2026

E122 Episode 122: Invasion of the Parrots

• 30m
• Sep 23, 2026

E123 Episode 123: Between Two Worlds: Refugees from Ukraine

• 30m
• Sep 24, 2026

E124 Episode 124: Small Flat? Renovate Instead of Moving

• 30m
• Sep 25, 2026

E125 Episode 125: New start in the women's shelter

• 30m
• Sep 28, 2026

E126 Episode 126: The Faroe Islands – In the Sights of the Great Powers

• 30m
• Sep 29, 2026

E127 Episode 127: Bulgaria’s Rose Oil Industry in Crisis

• 30m
• Sep 30, 2026

E128 Episode 128: Belgium’s Host Families for People with Mental Illness

• 30m
• Oct 1, 2026

E129 Episode 129: Haute Cuisine for Everyone!

• 30m
• Oct 2, 2026

E130 Episode 130: Asbestos Alert in Austria

• 30m
• Oct 5, 2026

E131 Episode 131: Parents Against Social Media

• 30m
• Oct 6, 2026

E132 Episode 132: Shalom Italy – A New Home for Israelis?

• 30m
• Oct 7, 2026

E133 Episode 133: Back to Their Homeland: Poland

• 30m
• Oct 8, 2026

E134 Episode 134: Following the Route of Turkish Guest Workers

• 30m
• Oct 9, 2026

E135 Episode 135: Vorkuta – Russia’s Forgotten City in the Arctic

• 30m
• Oct 12, 2026

E136 Episode 136: Fasting to Combat Chronic Diseases

• 30m
• Oct 13, 2026

E137 Episode 137: Disappeared During the Kosovo War

• 30m
• Oct 14, 2026

E138 Episode 138: Rescue Mission for a Nuclear Power Plant Under Heat Stress

• 30m
• Oct 15, 2026

E139 Episode 139: Holiday in the Arctic Circle - Norway’s Lofoten Islands Under Pressure

• 30m
• Oct 16, 2026

E140 Episode 140: Britain’s Pothole Heroes

• 31m
• Oct 19, 2026

A recent survey found that 98% of people in England consider their roads to be in an unacceptable state, with potholes a major frustration. In Devon, local volunteers are taking matters into their own hands, patching up damaged roads themselves instead of simply complaining.

E141 Episode 141: Escalation in the West Bank

• 30m
• Oct 20, 2026

E142 Episode 142: Jellyfish Invasion in the Mediterranean

• 30m
• Oct 21, 2026

E143 Episode 143: Saving France’s Village Cafés

• 30m
• Oct 22, 2026

E144 Episode 144: Troop Withdrawal - Are the Americans Abandoning Us?

• 30m
• Oct 23, 2026

E145 Episode 145: Longing for Buddha

• 30m
• Oct 26, 2026