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Greek island children have to travel by boat to school Even before sunrise, young people on the Greek island of Kalamos board a water taxi to make the half-hour crossing to their school on the mainland. Their early-morning journey to school is a prime example of a problem affecting large parts of Europe: fewer and fewer children are filling the classrooms, and remote communities such as the islands are often the first to feel the consequences.

Greek island children have to travel by boat to school

Palestinian Shepherds in the West Bank In the occupied West Bank, Palestinian shepherds and their families are coming under increasing pressure from Israeli settlers. In the Jordan Valley and the Masafer Yatta region, violence, threats, and access restrictions are curtailing their daily lives and their pastoral livelihoods. Some families have already given up their flocks of sheep, while others keep watch at night and continue their work under increasingly difficult conditions.

Palestinian Shepherds in the West Bank

Hidden Crafts: Istanbul's Masters Behind the Grand Bazaar Behind the bustling aisles of Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar, artisans work using techniques that have been passed down through generations. In their workshops, they shape and engrave metal, polish surfaces, and restore carpets.

Hidden Crafts: Istanbul's Masters Behind the Grand Bazaar

US border wall cuts through wildlife refuge At the Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge in Texas, the U.S. border wall with Mexico runs through a critical habitat for hundreds of thousands of migratory birds and butterflies, as well as endangered species. Following a lawsuit challenging the controversial construction work, a section of the wall remains unfinished for the time being.

US border wall cuts through wildlife refuge

Young photographer documents marine ecosystems Doga Ergun, a 16-year-old underwater photographer, has been documenting marine ecosystems and the impact of human activity for almost six years. As a result, he has secured a place amongst the top nine from almost 430,000 entries in the ‘Youth’ category of the Sony World Photography Awards and will have the opportunity to exhibit his work at Somerset House in the UK.

Young photographer documents marine ecosystems

Steam locomotive heaters from Wales on the Harz narrow gauge railroads On the Harz Mountains' narrow-gauge railways, steam locomotives are used in conjunction with heating locomotives from Wales. These special locomotives ensure that the trains run reliably even in cold weather. They are an important part of the historic technology and make journeys on the Harz narrow-gauge railways a special experience.

Steam locomotive heaters from Wales on the Harz narrow gauge railroads

Women fight against barriers in sumo Women in Japan working to break down barriers in ancient, tradition-bound sumo.

Women fight against barriers in sumo

Colombia Prison Pageant Beauty contest at El Buen Pastor women’s prison in Bogotá in honour of the patron saint of prisoners, the Virgin of Mercy.

Colombia Prison Pageant