Marie Kouppi Archives - Empoword Journalism https://www.empowordjournalism.com/tag/marie-kouppi/ Led by women. Uniting and empowering journalists across the globe. Thu, 15 May 2025 22:25:32 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Too Many Years Of Blood Bias: UK Blood Donations https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/too-many-years-of-blood-bias-uk-blood-donations/ https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/too-many-years-of-blood-bias-uk-blood-donations/#respond Thu, 15 May 2025 22:24:29 +0000 https://www.empowordjournalism.com/?p=64146 Blood donations save lives. It is a simple, selfless act which should be open to everyone who meets the necessary health criteria. But for decades, the LGBTQ+ community have faced discrimination when donating blood in the UK.

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]]> https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/too-many-years-of-blood-bias-uk-blood-donations/feed/ 0 How to Combat Extremist Misogyny in the UK https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/how-to-combat-extremist-misogyny-in-the-uk/ https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/how-to-combat-extremist-misogyny-in-the-uk/#respond Wed, 30 Apr 2025 10:02:27 +0000 https://www.empowordjournalism.com/?p=64434 Extremist misogyny is a growing problem. A leaked Home Office report has identified the "manosphere" as a major factor in radicalisation. But what can be done? How do we stop the spread of extremist misogyny?

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]]> https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/how-to-combat-extremist-misogyny-in-the-uk/feed/ 0 ‘Maria’ Review: A Diva in Decline https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/a-diva-in-decline/ https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/a-diva-in-decline/#respond Sat, 29 Mar 2025 13:28:17 +0000 https://www.empowordjournalism.com/?p=63945 Pablo Larraín knocked the door off the big screen with his latest muse, Maria Callas. Known for his intimate portrayals of iconic women like Jackie Kennedy and Princess Diana, he completes this thematic trilogy with Maria.

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]]> https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/a-diva-in-decline/feed/ 0 Why Women Choose The Bear https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/features/why-women-choose-the-bear/ https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/features/why-women-choose-the-bear/#respond Mon, 15 Jul 2024 09:02:17 +0000 https://www.empowordjournalism.com/?p=59799 Imagine you are alone in the woods. It's just the sound of rustling leaves against the crisp air. You are faced with a decision: spend the night with a bear or a strange man?

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]]> https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/features/why-women-choose-the-bear/feed/ 0 This is London Grammar’s place, house and rules – Single Review https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/this-is-london-grammars-place-house-and-rules-single-review/ https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/this-is-london-grammars-place-house-and-rules-single-review/#respond Mon, 01 Jul 2024 20:21:01 +0000 https://www.empowordjournalism.com/?p=57602 London Grammar's latest single 'House' delves into the realm of self-empowerment and the profound bonds formed within the intimate confines of shared spaces. Serving as the lead single from their upcoming album, The Greatest Love, this track signals a departure from the emotional landscapes explored in their previous album, Californian Soil, released in 2021.

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]]> https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/this-is-london-grammars-place-house-and-rules-single-review/feed/ 0 Netflix’s Royal Obsession: Ruling The Silver Screen https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/netflixs-royal-obsession-ruling-the-silver-screen/ https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/netflixs-royal-obsession-ruling-the-silver-screen/#respond Sat, 29 Jun 2024 23:47:42 +0000 https://www.empowordjournalism.com/?p=57084 Netflix has firmly established itself as the go-to destination for those seeking a voyeuristic glimpse behind the palace walls. From the critically acclaimed The Crown to the poignant portrayal of Princess Diana's life in Spencer and intimate insights into Harry and Meghan's journey, the streaming giant has captured viewers' imaginations worldwide with its royal offerings.

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]]> https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/netflixs-royal-obsession-ruling-the-silver-screen/feed/ 0 Legalising Recreational Cannabis is a Bold Step for Germany https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/legalising-recreational-cannabis-is-a-bold-step-for-germany/ https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/legalising-recreational-cannabis-is-a-bold-step-for-germany/#respond Mon, 27 May 2024 10:55:50 +0000 https://www.empowordjournalism.com/?p=57600 The recent legalisation of cannabis in Germany has sparked both hope and doubt by highlighting the difficulties in changing drug laws. Although the change may have advantages, it also raises significant issues with regulation, public health, and social equality.

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]]> https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/legalising-recreational-cannabis-is-a-bold-step-for-germany/feed/ 0 The Stunning Legacy of Hollywood Collaborations https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/the-stunning-legacy-of-hollywood-collaborations/ https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/the-stunning-legacy-of-hollywood-collaborations/#respond Tue, 21 May 2024 09:07:06 +0000 https://www.empowordjournalism.com/?p=57082 Few collaborations in modern filmmaking, where stars meet and creativity explodes, are as brilliant as the ones between Yorgos Lanthimos and Emma Stone. Kinds of Kindness (2024), the duo's third collaboration, promises to be a thought-provoking and visually stunning masterpiece.

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]]> https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/the-stunning-legacy-of-hollywood-collaborations/feed/ 0 Love Is Blind: UK – Will It Work Across The Pond? https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/love-is-blind-uk-will-it-work-across-the-pond/ https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/love-is-blind-uk-will-it-work-across-the-pond/#respond Fri, 10 May 2024 21:17:57 +0000 https://www.empowordjournalism.com/?p=57086 The announcement of a UK version of the smash-hit Netflix series Love Is Blind, coming in August 2024, is cause for both excitement and skepticism.

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]]> https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/love-is-blind-uk-will-it-work-across-the-pond/feed/ 0 Bridging the Miles: Keeping Long-Distance Friendships Alive https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/bridging-the-miles-keeping-long-distance-friendships-alive/ https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/bridging-the-miles-keeping-long-distance-friendships-alive/#respond Wed, 24 Apr 2024 19:57:13 +0000 https://www.empowordjournalism.com/?p=55011 Our well-being thrives on the bonds we share with our friends, right? But let's be real, keeping those connections strong across long distances can feel like a wild ride.

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