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Isabel Ferreira
Culture and ideas
Isabel Ferreira writes on books, ideas and the cultural undertow of the news week from Lisbon. Background in literary translation; reviews fiction in three languages.
Culture
A New Perspective on Conservation: London Zoo's Innovative Animal Hospital
The £20 million anonymous donation behind London Zoo's new animal hospital is reshaping the way visitors engage with conservation, animal welfare, and veterinary science.
By Isabel Ferreira
Culture
Eurovision 2026: A Stage for Cultural Reflection and Competition
As Europe gathers in Vienna for the 70th Eurovision Song Contest, the stage becomes a mirror of the continent's cultural and political dynamics.
By Isabel Ferreira
Culture
Eurovision at a Crossroads: The Political Faultlines Reshaping a Cultural Institution
As Israel's participation sparks boycotts and protests, the Eurovision Song Contest faces scrutiny over its political entanglements and future direction.
By Isabel Ferreira