The 2020 edition of the Ostana Prize will be held online 5-6 June · The program includes some 20 interviews, lectures, readings, documentaries · We talk to artistic director Ines Cavalcanti
Catalan historian and journalist Martí Crespo traces Balearic islanders’ 18th century settlement in the Rock in new book ‘Els ‘minorkeens’ de Gibraltar’
“If Corsicans’ specificity is to be an enemy of the Republic, it is a mistake,” French president says · Macron offers a type of constitutional recognition for Corsica that the island’s government and Assembly had specifically rejected
Italian Prime Minister resigns after 59% of voters reject proposed amendments · Sardinia returns highest “no” vote · “Yes” wins in South Tyrol, where it enjoyed support from main pro-autonomy party
Finnish Defence Minister suggests an end to islands' demilitarized status in the face of possible external threats, referring to Russia · As debate goes on, Alandic team unexpectedly emerge Finnish league champions
Two islands seek coordination within the EU · Agreement includes air link proposal connecting Catalonia, Balearic Islands, Corsica, Sardinia, Lazio · Corsican government says Sardinian law-making powers are "benchmark" for own ambitions
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Marcel A. Farinelli
Sardinian historian, specialised in Sardinia and Corsica
Femu a Corsica leads surveys in what could be landmark victory · Pro-autonomy alliance seeks to expand use of Corsican, implement social and environmental policies, strengthen ties with Mediterranean area · Term to last only two years
INTERVIEW. Michaela Murgia leads Possible Sardinia, a pro-independence coalition that aims to break classical Italian two-party system in the island's institutions · Recent opinion poll forecasts as much as 24% of the votes for Murgia: "Ours is a maj
