Eastern Europe cinema comes to the heart of Birmingham
Between 16th and 30th October, Behind the Curtain Festival brings to Birmingham the best cinema from Central and Eastern Europe. Centrala Gallery will be the hub of the fifth edition of the festival,...
View ArticleThoughts from Chinatown Birmingham on the China’s President visit
A Chinese President visits the UK for the first time in 10 years. Mr Xi Jinping‘s arrival is seen as an opportunity to secure future trade and investment from China, the world’s second largest...
View ArticleBirmingham paramedic teaches first aid to schools in India
By Lauren Mclaughlin A young paramedic from Birmingham traveled to India last month to teach first aid in schools. 24 year old Sam Duplessis Grimson, from Erdington, joined a team of six others from...
View ArticleSpaniards look for opportunities in Birmingham
María’s room in her student accomodation. (Photo: Carla Pedret) More Spaniards arrive every year in Birmingham to escape from an unemployment rate of 21%, a huge percentage compared to the West...
View ArticleNobel Peace Prize nomination for Birmingham kidney consultant
A kidney consultant from the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham (QEHB) has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. Dr Adnan Sharif Consultant nephrologist Dr Adnan Sharif is secretary of Doctors...
View ArticleBirmingham law firm sees 50% rise in EU immigration applications post Brexit
A Birmingham based law firm says it has seen almost a 50% increase in the number of applications for EU residents to settle in the UK in the wake of the Brexit vote. UK Migration Lawyers, which deals...
View ArticleResidents observe a rise in racist behaviour after Brexit
Foreigners residing in Birmingham have revealed an increase in verbal racist attacks since June 21st the UK voted to leave the European Union. These facts coincide with reports recently published that...
View ArticleDigbeth Mela brings celebration of South Asian culture to Birmingham
A modern celebration of South Asian arts, music, food and culture is coming to Birmingham. The Digbeth Mela will take place on 12th November from 2pm to 10pm and will feature work by Indian, Pakistani...
View ArticleChild refugees welcomed into Birmingham
The closure of Calais Jungle last week opened up Birmingham to under a dozen child refugees. However, for Birmingham’s Vulnerable Persons Relocation scheme the humanitarian crisis has given them the...
View ArticleBrexit woes lead to confusion for international students
Following the decision to leave the European Union, European born students are concerned about their future in the United Kingdom. Andrei Tuta, the president of the Romanian Society at Birmingham City...
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