In an interview, Julia Mateus, editor-in-chief of Germany’s satire magazine Titanic, discusses the lasting effects of the 2015 Charlie Hebdo attack on satire in the country. She notes the initial wave of solidarity but argues that the attention to satire…
Laurent Sourisseau, known as Riss, shares his experiences ten years after surviving the Charlie Hebdo attack. He highlights ongoing threats to free speech and the importance of societal engagement in protecting it. Riss discusses the challenges of rebuilding the magazine…
Ten years after the jihadist attack that devastated its editorial team, the satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo vows to continue embracing laughter and optimism. In a special issue set to release on January 7, editor Riss reflects on the resilience of…
David Lodge, the celebrated British author known for his novel ‘Small World,’ has died at the age of 89. Lodge passed away peacefully on January 1, surrounded by family. His publisher, Penguin Random House, described his death as a significant…
Patti Basler, a prominent Swiss cabaret artist and satirist, discusses her complex relationship with religion, humor, and social issues. She identifies as a convinced atheist Catholic, drawing inspiration from her upbringing in the Catholic Church. In her performance, she critiques…
Stephan Lütolf, bekannt als «CIC», hat im Jahr 2024 eine Vielzahl von satirischen Cartoons kreiert, die humorvoll und scharfsinnig aktuelle Themen in Politik, Gesellschaft und Alltag reflektieren. Die Auswahl seiner besten Tortengrafiken bietet einen visuellen Überblick über die Höhepunkte und…
Bänz Friedli, a Swiss cabaret artist, explores the allure of ignorance in the face of overwhelming global issues, contrasting it with the plight of isolated indigenous tribes in the Amazon. He discusses the human tendency to disengage from the chaotic…
The Munich District Court ruled that ZDF satirist Jan Böhmermann spread untrue statements about former BSI president Arne Schönbohm, prohibiting the network from making specific claims. However, Schönbohm’s request for €100,000 in damages was rejected. The court noted that satire…
Gerhard Polt, a renowned cabaret artist, will perform for the last time in Switzerland on December 9 and 10. In an interview, the 82-year-old discusses his decision to retire from touring, the challenges of travel at his age, and the…
Satirist Patrick Karpiczenko explores the intersection of artificial intelligence and art, using AI-generated creations for Liechtenstein’s Eurovision Song Contest entry. His project, inspired by a long-held idea, utilizes advanced AI models for music and visuals. Karpiczenko discusses the comedic potential…
Nearly ten years after a deadly Islamist attack, Charlie Hebdo has announced an international cartoon contest titled #RireDeDieu. This competition invites professional cartoonists to express their outrage against the influence of religions on personal freedoms. The call for entries emphasizes…
Almost a decade after the Islamic attack that decimated its editorial team, the French satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo is organizing an international cartoon contest themed ‘Mocking God’ to denounce the imposition of all religions on society. With the contest closing…
