Orange Magazine

28/12/2024

Since its establishment in 2001, the Azerbaijani-American Youth Social Association AAYSA has been promoting intercultural integration and dialogue. Through media-related activities, AAYSA empowers young people to voice their perspectives while fostering connections with European and American organisations. 🇺🇸 🤝 🇦🇿 🤝 🇪🇺

In November 2023, AAYSA became an Observer Member of European Youth Press, strengthening its commitment to supporting youth and media engagement on a broader scale. 🌍

OM author Fawad Akbarzai writes about how AAYSA also contributes to reconciliation and peace-building initiatives on an international level, also by working together with the European Youth Foundation.

🔸 Read the full article here: https://orange.youthpress.org/aaysa-focuses-on-strengthening-the-role-of-youth-in-society/

The Azerbaijani-American Youth Social Association (AAYSA) is a non-profit organisation that supports youth integration with European and American organisations. The development of intercultural integration and dialogue, promoting diversity and inclusion in youth work, represents the

28/12/2024

If you were sceptical about a football World Cup held on the Arabian Peninsula (again) or surprised to hear about Saudi Arabia’s ambition to host the Summer Olympics one day, get ready for more:

⛷ In 2029, the yet-to-be-built tourism destination Trojena—part of the futuristic NEOM smart city project in Saudi Arabia—is set to host the Asian Winter Games. 🏂

Julia Fedlmeier writes about what this bold project means for (winter) sports, sportswashing, and the environment.

❄ Read the full story here: https://orange.youthpress.org/winter-sports-in-the-desert-smart-city/

Saudi Arabia’s Trojena, part of the NEOM mega-project, will host the 2029 Asian Winter Games—raising questions about sustainability and its wider impact.

27/12/2024

For 2024’s , OM author Lena Pierskalla took part in a powerful discussion hosted by Germany’s Federal Chancellery on the role women play in shaping a thriving . 🇩🇪

While women are instrumental in building a strong, cohesive society, the event also drew attention to a concerning demographic shift in the eastern regions of Germany.

❓ What can you do?

🔸 Educate yourself and others about the importance of democratic values
🔸 Challenge divisive rhetoric and encourage respectful dialogue
🔸 Support organisations that promote social cohesion

The future is indeed female, but a strong democracy needs all of us! 💪

📖 Read more here: https://orange.youthpress.org/the-future-is-female-reception-at-the-federal-chancellery-of-germany-in-berlin-women-shape-east-germany-and-democracy/

To mark International Women's Day, Carsten Schneider, Minister of State to the Federal Chancellor hosted a reception at the Federal Chancellery. Under the title "Women shape East Germany. Women shape democracy.", high-calibre guests discussed the

23/12/2024

🥇 690 000 € – That’s the (converted) reward for winning a gold medal at the 2024 Olympics in Paris as an athlete from Hong Kong. A sum most professional athletes can only dream of.

To fund their training and competitions, some athletes have turned to unconventional income streams, including the subscription service OnlyFans. OM author Julia Fedlmeier writes about why many athletes take these unusual paths to support their dreams.

⛹️‍♂️ Click here read the full story! ➡️ https://orange.youthpress.org/olympics-thanks-to-onlyfans/

During the 2024 Olympics, the public became more aware of the fact that many Olympians turned to OnlyFans to support their training and competition costs, shedding light on the financial challenges athletes face.

23/12/2024

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22/12/2024

Former EP President Sassoli, known as the Brückenbauer (bridge builder), served as President of the European Parliament from 2019 until his passing in 2022. His guiding principle, “Nothing can be indifferent to me,” shaped his leadership and his relationship with young Europeans.

🇪🇺 Who was David Sassoli and why did he inspire so many? Miriana Dante writes about this outstanding politician and his relationship with young Europeans. ➡ https://orange.youthpress.org/david-sassoli-and-young-europeans/

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22/12/2024

Did you know there’s a student-run media company in Emsdetten, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany that’s been creating videos, podcasts, and a school magazine since 2017?
Meet martinum.media, a group of passionate students turning their love for media into real-world experience!

OM author Lena Pierskalla met with Aishviny Kunasehar, part of the management team, and Daniel Peitz, the teacher and founder of martinum.media, to learn more about the inspiring story behind this unusual extracurricular project.

🤝 Since 2023, martinum.media has been a Member Organisation of European Youth Press – and in November 2024, they became a Full Member Organisation.

➡️ Read the full story now: https://orange.youthpress.org/martinum-media-gug-modern-media-production-from-emsdetten/

📸: martinum.media

29/04/2024

🔮 Two weeks ago at in Helsinki 🇫🇮, we took a look into the crystal ball: How will AI change journalism in the next five years? Our interviewees’ responses varied...

Thank you for trying to predict the future of journalism with us, Matija Maver, Lente, Sander de Jonge, Jenni Kontta, and Juho Salminen 😊

Fun fact: Both the caption and subtitles of this reel were written with the help of AI. 🤯

📹: Julia Fedlmeier, Olesya Garuytkina

FEJS - Forum for European Journalism Students

12/04/2024

📝 Meet Sophie Grill: At just 24, she's already a skydiver, stuntwoman, and sports soldier. But what truly sets her apart is her indomitable spirit: Despite numerous injuries, Sophie hasn't just overcome adversity; she's turned her fierce passion into a thriving career in professional sports. 🪂 In this article by Marcela Sánchez, Sophie discusses her career, the story behind her switch from skiing to skydiving, and her hidden talents.

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Orange Magazine interviewed professional sykdiver Sophie Grill, an Austrian sports soldier and aspiring sports journalist.

27/03/2024

For 73 years, Junge Presse e.V. has been committed to promoting young media professionals in Germany. ✏️🇩🇪 The organisation hosts events with experts and creates an open space to learn and develop in the field of media and journalism. In November 2023, Junge Presse became a Member Organisation of European Youth Press. 🤝

Lena Pierskalla from Orange Magazine spoke to Junge Presse's chairman, Florian Sandmann, about the work and the impact of the organisation.

For 73 years, Junge Presse has been committed to promoting young media professionals in Germany. In an interview with Florian Sandmann, Chairman of Junge Presse, it became clear how important it is to use school

25/03/2024

📝 When Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), declared COVID-19 a pandemic in March 2020, it marked a pivotal moment in global health history. 🦠 This change didn't just shake up our day-to-day lives; it resonated deeply with students, journalists, and media creators alike.
Aisling Redden and Saskia Reimann took a closer look at this issue during their time at the Warwick Economics Summit 2024. Read more about the lessons gleaned from the COVID-19 crisis and the steps the world can take to bolster its emergency response plan on Orange Magazine's blog.

Orange magazine is an event-based online platform that has been aimed at young journalists from all across the Europe to not only access journalistic education but also put their skills into practice.

12/03/2024

One of the largest student-led academic events in Europe, the 23rd Warwick Economics Summit took place from February 2 to 4 at Warwick University in the UK. The event attracted students from across the world to hear from renowned speakers in economics and leadership. To get a personal impression of the highlights read the articles on our blog by Aisling Redden and Saskia Reimann, who attended the event.

https://orange.youthpress.org/category/Warwick-Economics-Summit-2024/