exactly differently. and. this culture. starts marching. to. hello and welcome to this week's edition of focus on europe thanks for joining us today we wanted to start the show by looking at the plight of refugees were trying to reach the european union thousands are currently stuck in bosnia many are living in makeshift camps on mud racing the winter cold from here they regularly try to cross the border to the country croatia many live in the woods next to the small

town of benny. it's just the stone's throw away from their final destination and the european union those who have taken on the tough and dangerous journey to bosnia don't want to give up when they have this close but crossing the border to neighboring croatia is not easy some refugees report how they have pushed back across the borders sometimes quite violently so some bosnians like us knew not what she did share trying to help refugees with the one little they have and they are even willing to take some risks and egal refugee camp near the town of. in northern bus near abdullah a palestinian he's back to being forcibly deported from croatia by the trial. do you think these are. voluntary aid worker 49 year old yes me to her she did she came across of dollars during her evening rounds now she's trying to supply

him with bare essentials i have him then tier but. i don't have a. yes minister says she sometimes feels bad that she can't do more for them. during the day she works in a boston government office but after leaving her office she had sound as a volunteer to help the refugees. feel for the past year yes mina has gone shopping for them every day paying with donations or out of her own pocket buying rice oil and sometimes meat then she packs donated shoes jackets and pants in bags and labels them with a mobile phone numbers of refugees she's in contact with that way she can be sure each one has received what they need most and my daughter's study in.

other is germany so if they can have a. chance for but their life why other people can't soon afterwards yes mina is on her way to the 1st stop of the evening this is needed sick today. a person called there. can you help me please. hello. oh i know fellow hard. here is a 23 group. about a dozen young men most of them algerians found shelter here. you know what is. something i was very hard but. i do what i can do maybe it's not the wealth but just like they

were one of hundreds of migrants living in conditions like this in bosnia without the help of people like this nina life would be impossible but for the volunteers themselves the situation in bosnia is becoming increasingly risky they're doing they would think a very quiet. not challenge and if i think. in this efficient i think that is a better frame because some think thought here people a lot of things happen yes me know who she did other bosnians are organizing a volunteer aid group and hope to get it registered without official permission says the cantons interior minister. it's actually illegal to render any assistance to refugees. who do so can be charged foreigners deported or if we discover foreign citizens working without a permit in bosnia and herzegovina they will be deported and banned from entering

bosnia for a certain period in accordance with our laws so could minocin is ok foreign aid workers have complained about the difficulties of getting officially registered and even then the work of refugee aid organizations as he released is strictly regulated the bosnian authorities also want to see all the migrants housed in camps like the one elite this is one reason for the hardline taken against volunteers like this nina who visit illegal camps like this one in the forest but for the refugees here she is often the last hope. someone again i want to get through everything there's something feel good barter. no our man want to go forward with this but their chances of getting there are slim they will probably have to hold out here for months i want that they feel welcome here but probably they not feel.

they don't place for show or the place for. washing for cooking for as long as they remain here yes mina who she ditched intends to keep coming by every evening to help as best as she can spain is one of several monarchies in europe but recently the image of the royal family has taken a hit last year former king juan carlos left the country after a corruption scandal his son philippe who was the reigning king has also faced a lot of criticism and now the situation is escalating young demonstrators are taking to the streets of large city each day some are even rioting protesting the arrest of a rapper was found guilty of insulting the monarchy and his lyrics and his tweet. it was like a scene from an action movie. heavily armed riot police stormed the university of

leader and students trying to stop them. they had set of barricades to protect rapper pablo hustle who hoped to avoid arrest. but it was all in vain you know they will never stop us with their christian associates which before being taken to jail. he was sentenced for his tweets and lyrics which insult the monarchy and glorify violence against politicians the police. had conducted a telephone interview with us so the day before his texts are full of tasteless to violent fantasies even speaks of shooting politicians in the neck. this is artistic freedom he said. she my real sense because i sing about reality i mean they cannot stop me from criticizing the monarchy even if it's banned you know and they lock me up or you know. what you did for

a party. in one of his rap songs sell refers to former king juan carlos under sun philippe as corrupt parasites i do not read on the whole these feelings last event calls for the guillotine for the royal family or one of your family. without the fear for you to know what's true for you because for security to sells lawyer outside the university of later. she pointed out that even the spanish media had reported about corruption in the monarchy. on carlos allegedly received 100000000 euros in bribes from saudi arabia. ethic and that of course my client insulted the royal family the house of bad than. that but this is allowed thanks to freedom of speech when people hold positions of great responsibility they have to face criticism and i think what can i add. insult in the monarchy and glorifying

violence are not crimes as such in other european countries ablow hersel is the 1st the spanish rapper to be jailed for these offenses. however here's the 1st case in spain. dozens of artists have been taken to court in recent years. the rapper says are montagnier also known as strawberry was 1st sentenced to one years imprisonment after tweeting about an attack on a general of the franco regime. but the constitutional court acquitted him after 5 years. well for people who don't know you you remain a terrorist because of these accusations someone who glorifies terrorism someone who should be excluded from society. who read the last 30. years service for your can rap or vile tonic was also sentenced to 3 and

a half years imprisonment for insulting the monarchy and glorifying violence. and asked the fellow that if he was the man of the effects of belgium and now lives in brussels. the belgian authorities have so far refused to extradite him. they say the offenses for which he is wanted in spain are not crimes in belgium that the money he's the one of the few not. many spanish bands are seen to be hable they'd love to sing a song against the king or but they're afraid some of you see 18 singers have been found guilty so far the same goes for a controversy or tweets. many say that spain's restrictive laws are connected to the terrorist attacks committed by the basque separatist organization which killed over 800 people. but the laws have become even more restrictive since announced its dissolution. unless the international is calling on the government to stick to

european norms. the european court of human rights has twice condemned spain for citing the crime of insulting the monarchy but this criminal offense continues to exist and people are still prosecuted. spain is currently run by a left wing coalition but it is struggling to change the law. however the ministry of justice announced this week that it was working this after the chain of pablo herself that's a massive protests. told g.w. it had no time for an interview. however the prime minister did comment i mean our democracy will always guarantee demonstrations and freedom of speech even outrageous absurd statements but our democracy will never tolerate violence. besides this is a. controversial rupp's by public actually that the demonstrations for many his

arrest has turned him into a martyr. spain is coming across as an unjust state because of its restrictive interpretation of freedom of speech. at some point the demonstrations become violent which is part of the ritual of these protests many young people are seeking confrontation right now. the imprisoned driver has become a symbolic figure for them. this year germany is celebrating 1700 years of jewish life in the country exhibitions and events both online and on the ground are showing what it's like to be a jew in germany for some it means living in fear of a possible anti-semitic at tech in 2019 and the east then german town of halabja

a right wing extremist shot dead 2 people after his plan of gunning down worshipers at a nearby synagogue failed one of the crime scenes was a nearby turkish bistro the attack has affected the business now the jewish community and is joining forces to show support for the owner. today is matecumbe is also in the morial site to a customer of his kevin shouts who bled to death here. or matter how hard you try you can't forget it. outside the door a plaque commemorates the 2 people who died in the terrorist attack in holland. on october 9th 2019 in downtown holland a heavily armed rightwing extremist went on a shooting spree his real target was the town synagogue he was out to kill jews

but he failed to break through the door he shot down a woman passing by and then attacked the turkish be strapped izmit tekken was lucky he'd gone shopping his brother was able to flee the attacker but there was no escape for kevin. but once the official commemoration was over it's matecumbe felt left alone with his own memories of that day. what came after was disappointing. nobody came by and nobody showed any interest. we felt abandoned. and then came the covert 1000 pandemic the few customers who still came were only allowed to order takeaways tekken who came to germany from turkey 12 years ago faced financial ruin but then help came from an unexpected quarter eagle matley its from the jewish community the intended target of the attack and others called on people to buy vouchers for 1000 combatants and

the jewish student union collected another 30000 euros they are there to support fellow members of halla society with their kids to your fans to the solidarity the neighborhood kabob shop will stay on as a place where we can pick up something to eat. anything else would only serve the aims of the attacker unversed person doesn't deserve and he just missed that you guys describe you that he is a nice matecumbe his been gaining confidence again for himself and the fight against hatred. but we all stick together more. as immigrants and journalists. no matter what our nationality or faith by the owner. only a few 100 metres away hell a synagogue has been under constant police guard since the attack matchett says now

the house of worship is well protected but as a jew in germany he no longer feels quite a safe so he would like to see as diverse as many people as possible become aware that this danger is real not just because of october the 9th 2019 and hala but also because of many other horrifying events the majority of society has to be aware that minorities don't feel safe in germany and which bore us to. it's. those who feel threatened plan to take action for themselves jews like matt fitz and muslim immigrants like tekken the attacker nearly destroyed his livelihood but now at the age of $36.00 he's setting out to remodel his bistro set up tables in the rear room and make it an inviting place to eat once again. and. will offer different meal combinations every day. so people can get another

perspective coma many of customers have already gained another perspective on this life the people of hala are showing solidarity with the bistro. we were going as much as 20 suite in the long run that's not good for your waistline but we still try to come here as often as possible and it's matecumbe knows he can continue to count on the help of. the jewish community every combat is a gesture of defiance against hatred and violence and for some the damage. for years the hunger and prime minister viktor orban has been criticized by the for dismantling his country's independent judiciary and for stifling press freedom and his quest for taking even more control or button is now giving his country's capital budapest a make over a number of ministries are being moved to the popular castle district that has led

to protests from historians architects and residents. budapest's council district is undergoing major building work soon hungary's ministries are to be relocated to the palaces built according to historical models prime minister organ wants council district to become hungary's new power center he's already moved his official residence here the district mayor martin a sally is appalled the opposition politician is forced to look on as the government expropriate slammed by the city. as now you are this sense a dangerous social message that you're at that night when it mattered i don't want us reverting back to how things were in 1944 including architecturally this was an arbitrary dictatorial decision by the government that runs counter to society's interests. a very. many share her concerns residents like thomas back now

hardly recognise the city as. a lonely or what brings you here i wanted to see the new buildings around the castle. i fear there is nothing we can do to stop this. madness has lived here for 26 years he's worried that he and his neighbors will soon no longer be able to live in the cost of district tomasz says the government's plans come at a high cost to hungry in more ways than one. a bit of a thought but 1st they said it would cost $75000000.00 euro would activate now they've spent $155000000.00. of you because if you aren't even halfway finished. hungary's parliament building is located on the other side of the danube river today cause that square looks exactly the same as it did in march 944 repeat once

again with statues and monuments from the era of nicholas hauty who served this region through most of world war 2 opens government even reinstalled the monument of national martyrs which was removed after world war 2. historian christian valley reviews archive material of its original unveiling. and footage from 2019 when the reconstructed monument was in or grated to fieri rhetorical by parliamentary speaker last look of air over the showing. not serious damage. it we are branded and to european and a phobic islamophobia and homophobic just for cherishing our traditions. that's the rhythm at what it was like the russian record yet at the mag under you can only win this fight for enemies understand that their foreign money gutlessness and treasonous ways will never really hungry again that we're short of the number of

cigarettes that isn't the whole truth on all songs it. they are equating the current political opposition to a band of terrorists and traitors. that's puzzling because such parties are governing all over europe today. my to. spout off why should hungry be a member of the european union if its government advocates values at odds with the woman as the unit represents some of it here but. the historian cannot understand or been still stand for the 1940 s. . he says nicholas hoult he oversaw a dark chapter in the country's history. hundreds of thousands with a portrait from hungary and sent to the jets 944 was about that happy if. thomas marty agrees he meets with his neighbor janish martin i heard you're moving

why. these days you just don't know what's going to happen the country is being fleeced you know my wife is jewish his back then the jews had no why they were born in trains they would have refused my wife does not want to see anything like that happen ever again. janish marty has decided to leave budapest and possibly hungry altogether just like hundreds of thousands of in gary and citizens who could no longer bear to watch their country's political transformation in recent years. we now take you to the scottish highlands to the small town of dull we need to be precise the vast green landscape is a great title way for animals and people alike for example me is home to a large population of red deer and it's also sophie gold office of sorts she's

a hunter a profession that encompasses so much more than one might think and it's a job that hasn't been affected by the covert 1000 pandemic. sophie gold doesn't need to work from home her workplace is isolated and well cared for because of the heart of the scottish highlands. at the foot of bend under. a deer hunter you know the basics they go i shoot the deer and day and not but i truly know it's working with everything from the tiniest blade of grass right up to the clouds in the sky for job also involves feeding the ponies in summer they help to bring deer carcasses down the mountain. to winter they need more to eat than the highlands can offer them. some feel good things start to become in hunter was the best decision of her life. it makes me appreciate school and even more there's

always that sense of community in the cheekiness that you get from scottish people and i praise myself for not have it all in moscow humor. so if he works on a private estate they're done with me in the highlands for work involves reforesting and restoring p.t. she sees herself as a painter environmentalist hunting is also about protecting the environment in winter only females are cold. there's definitely a few older hinds a few older ladies that i would have preferred to take out they lose a lot more condition over the winter than our younger hind would and so being proactive for thought and shit in them before they get to that stage scotland is home to europe's largest reduce population. left unchecked the animals would destroy scotland's vegetation and succumb to diseases. but today the do or are

simply too far away to get a clear shot they managed to just get out but are when they're a little bit of a fright but they know there's no threat if we start walking towards them they would be hopping away these animals weird so lucky. later that evening it's time to feed the animals getting their attention is simple enough. the hair does load as usual by sophie's favorite star comma shape i knew in 10 years the things i'm doing in the job will affect everything from on the state to the whiter of scotland and not some object thing and that's i suppose it's a bit of a legacy. so while her workplace may seem isolated so she'll lose just a week on the job. it surely is a great place to work well that's all we have time for today do join us again next

week for more stories and reports from europe and in the meantime you can reach us via email or on twitter my name is liz show take care and get back. to. you.

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