Mapping the World Essentials

The arrest of Ekrem Imamoglu, the mayor of Istanbul, has led to mass street protests across Turkey. This episode looks back at Erdogan’s political career.

Turkey is a pivotal country at the crossroads of Europe, Russia, the Caucasus and the Middle East.

In eastern Turkey, close to the Armenian border, an archaeological site highlights the difficult past between Turks and Armenians.

Syrian refugees have become political pawns as Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan tries to retain his twenty-year grip on power.

Antakya was home to many religions before the earthquake. Residents now fear their communities will be separated.

The children affected by the earthquake and its consequences are regaining their zest for life in Antakya.

For four years, Russia has struck at Ukraine's vital infrastructure with the aim of demoralising the population. 

In Ukrainian Mariupol, occupied by Russia for four years, people pay in roubles and their passports are now Russian.

With elections on the horizon in Hungary, Victor Orban’s party produced a deepfake of a rival candidate who is ahead in the polls

Reports from international bodies document the torture and inhuman conditions inflicted on Palestinians held in Israeli detention.

Across Europe, the far right is embedding itself into politics and daily life, but remains fundamentally violent and racist. 

Elected with a clear majority of 55% in November 2023, the Argentinian president aims to deregulate drastically his country’s economy

More and more young Greeks want to start their own businesses and work for themselves.

This is the engrossing story of Muammar Gaddafi's second son who, despite arrest warrants for crimes against humanity, ran for election in Libya.

Drones are reshaping modern warfare in conflicts around the world.

Ordinary civilians are now preparing for war by volunteering for the Latvian National Guard in large numbers.

From queer cake sitting to sex positive tasting evenings, Tracks finds out about food and sexuality.

The US has pulled almost all its funding just as Ukraine is entering its fifth year of war. Can the EU plug the gap?

Jean-Michel Jarre sets up his equipment on Seville's Plaza de España for an immersive concert-show.

An old man swims in the sea. As he moves through the water, memories resurface... 

Skiing began as a means of survival in prehistory, only becoming synonymous with glamour and leisure in modern times.

Reports from international bodies document the torture and inhuman conditions inflicted on Palestinians held in Israeli detention.

150 years after his birth, social media has brought Austro-Hungarian poet Rainer Maria Rilke to a new generation of readers.

Vanessa Wagner performs Philip Glass’s Piano Etudes with dancers from the Accrorap company.

Why is Sade the favourite artist of your favourite hip hop artist?