Slow News

New ideas are popping up worldwide. Take Vollpension in Vienna. A café run by 'life experts' (no labels like 'senior citizens' here!), it offers not only a welcoming atmosphere for people of all ages and backgrounds, but also a fresh perspective on the world. The eatery exudes a 'Cheers' atmosphere, or as the Vollpension team themselves describe it: intergenerational togetherness. This is their story.

Allover the world, people are tapping into the power of community, which is proving effective. The Swiss Section for Agriculture at the Goetheanum highlights the strength in community, with biodynamic farming leading the way. This is their latest perspective.

Women's empowerment remains a vital topic, and Ingrid, a promising Dutch artist in Rome, is highlighting it through vibrant colors and bold brushstrokes. Her work has been featured in prominent exhibitions, including those on the iconic Via Margutta, and is currently on display at the Museo Civico di Zoologia. A glimpse into an innovative artist's studio in Rome.

The team behind the renowned Sextantio project, and the unique revival of the once-abandoned mountain village of Santo Stefano in Italy's Abruzzo region, continues to innovate. Their latest venture, restaurant Sextantio Cucina, revives the region's history. Spearheaded by a celebrated local chef, it demonstrates how honouring the past through inspiring cuisine can lead to a promising future.

Beloved behaviourist and conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall had a unique perspective on the world. When she died in October 2025, the media focused on one thing: her enduring influence and her innovative way of seeing animals—as sentient beings who matter. Such a powerful and unique perspective will endure forever.

While "thank you" in sign language is widely known, are there signs for everything related to climate change? In the United Kingdom, British Sign Language (BSL) now includes new official signs, enabling students and professionals in the deaf community to engage with this relevant topic.

Meet Hema Vyas: A London business psychologist championing heartfelt leadership for future success. The world is changing, and so is leadership. Today, it's more about integrity than it is about numbers. This is her story.

Jenny Hamilton, a Senior Lecturer in Counselling and Psychological Therapies at the University of Lincoln, GB, has come up with a cool idea called the MOVIE Model. It's a science-based, fun twist on therapy that lets you enjoy some therapeutic benefits right from your couch... by simply watching a movie!

An ongoing news story about the remarkable slow travel journey of Italian scientist Dr. Gianluca Grimalda, who puts the planet above his career, prompts a timely question: Is work more important than Earth?

In this once-desolate Italian mountain village, life now flourishes around integrity, slow travel, and slow living. We spoke with visionary Daniele Kihlgren, a pioneer of slow living and the driving force behind this unique project.