Italy's edicole, iconic green newsstands, have adorned the streets of cities for decades.
A beloved community hub, people stop by for their morning paper and stay for a chat.
But the death of printed newspapers as well as the ever-growing stream of tourists flooding Italy's cities, causing any space available to be turned into Airbnb rentals, pizza parlours and souvenir shops, are contributing to the kiosks' decline.
In one of the newest gripping narratives from us at the dpa trends & features desk, we've spoken to the owner of an edicola in Rome who doesn't know how much longer she can keep going. Each feature comes illustrated with high-quality photos ready for publication online or in print.
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TOP FEATURE: From kiosk to junk stand: Italy's iconic newsagents face extinction
Italy's edicole, the country's picturesque newsstands, have been part of the urban landscape for decades, community hubs where customers buying their morning paper stay for a chat. But with the decline of print media, the green kiosks are facing extinction.
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The fishermen and women on Germany's Baltic coast have seen catch limits reduced for years, with many struggling to make a living. A handful of them are now being trained as so-called sea rangers, learning to assist scientists and earn extra money in the process.
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