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The psychological distress experienced by children and adolescents who feel they have been born as the wrong gender is immense. It can even lead to suicide. But is gender reassignment at a young age the right decision?

The Dip is a weekly business and economics podcast from Deutsche Welle that connects the dots on global money, power, and geopolitical consequences. Hosted by DW, the show delves into major issues like Europe's digital sovereignty, critical supply chains, and the shift in the continent's industrial and defense sectors.

Building economies on oil and coal is so 200 years ago. Today, the cheapest way to power a society, is green, clean, renewable electricity. And without the fossil fuel detour taken by the West, some of the poorest countries in the world are best placed to build better from the start.

From Nigeria to Kenya and Ethiopia, solar promises a brighter future. But the boom also poses surprising challenges. Plus: The case of Burundi's vanishing lakes.

From March 1976, Argentina was ruled for several years by a military junta led by General Jorge Videla. Some 30,000 people were abducted and murdered by the regime's security forces. Many of their children disappeared - but where did they go?

EVs cut exhaust pollution, but heavier cars mean more pollution from tire wear. Solving one problem by creating another? In Mexico, female delivery drivers want more safety. EU funding aims to modernize Moldova's trains.

Building economies on oil and coal is so 200 years ago. Today, the cheapest way to power a society, is green, clean, renewable electricity. And without the fossil fuel detour taken by the West, some of the poorest countries in the world are best placed to build better from the start.

From March 1976, Argentina was ruled for several years by a military junta led by General Jorge Videla. Some 30,000 people were abducted and murdered by the regime's security forces. Many of their children disappeared - but where did they go?

The Dip is a weekly business and economics podcast from Deutsche Welle that connects the dots on global money, power, and geopolitical consequences. Hosted by DW, the show delves into major issues like Europe's digital sovereignty, critical supply chains, and the shift in the continent's industrial and defense sectors.

Building economies on oil and coal is so 200 years ago. Today, the cheapest way to power a society, is green, clean, renewable electricity. And without the fossil fuel detour taken by the West, some of the poorest countries in the world are best placed to build better from the start.

Vietnam: a proxy war between the United States and the Soviet Union left millions dead, and the country devastated. It became a communist state, and its wartime legacy still shapes Vietnam today.

The psychological distress experienced by children and adolescents who feel they have been born as the wrong gender is immense. It can even lead to suicide. But is gender reassignment at a young age the right decision?

With short haul flights booming and night trains disappearing, a Berlin start up has designed mini cabins to help sleepers become more affordable. Plus: how abandoned fish farms are polluting the seas.

From Nigeria to Kenya and Ethiopia, solar promises a brighter future. But the boom also poses surprising challenges. Plus: The case of Burundi's vanishing lakes.

From March 1976, Argentina was ruled for several years by a military junta led by General Jorge Videla. Some 30,000 people were abducted and murdered by the regime's security forces. Many of their children disappeared - but where did they go?

Nuclear fusion is nearing a breakthrough that could redefine the future of clean energy. Also: Finland's XXL nuclear plant, Germany's mega battery, and Africa's hydrogen revolution.

Sugar and fat consumption may alter the brain's reward system and drive cravings for more. Plus: the truth about collagen supplements and why magnesium may not be the answer to muscle cramps.

A Polish priest streams on TikTok, a robot shares Buddist teachings in Japan, and AI chatbots offer spiritual guidance. As faith goes digital, questions about trust, authenticity and influence are growing.

Villagers in northern Pakistan, part of a region called the "Third Pole," are fighting for their future as melting glaciers increase risks of devastating floods.

India's Gen Z has shown online outrage can become impactful action. How can young climate activists also effect change? Plus: Do Ladakh's ghost villages have a future?

The Dip is a weekly business and economics podcast from Deutsche Welle that connects the dots on global money, power, and geopolitical consequences. Hosted by DW, the show delves into major issues like Europe's digital sovereignty, critical supply chains, and the shift in the continent's industrial and defense sectors.

With short haul flights booming and night trains disappearing, a Berlin start up has designed mini cabins to help sleepers become more affordable. Plus: how abandoned fish farms are polluting the seas.

Villagers in northern Pakistan, part of a region called the "Third Pole," are fighting for their future as melting glaciers increase risks of devastating floods.

EVs cut exhaust pollution, but heavier cars mean more pollution from tire wear. Solving one problem by creating another? In Mexico, female delivery drivers want more safety. EU funding aims to modernize Moldova's trains.

From Nigeria to Kenya and Ethiopia, solar promises a brighter future. But the boom also poses surprising challenges. Plus: The case of Burundi's vanishing lakes.

Villagers in northern Pakistan, part of a region called the "Third Pole," are fighting for their future as melting glaciers increase risks of devastating floods.

Nuclear fusion is nearing a breakthrough that could redefine the future of clean energy. Also: Finland's XXL nuclear plant, Germany's mega battery, and Africa's hydrogen revolution.

A Polish priest streams on TikTok, a robot shares Buddist teachings in Japan, and AI chatbots offer spiritual guidance. As faith goes digital, questions about trust, authenticity and influence are growing.

This week on The 77 Percent, we dive into the realities of modern relationships across Africa. We explore a question many young people face: should you marry for love before achieving financial stability, or wait until you're more secure?

Villagers in northern Pakistan, part of a region called the "Third Pole," are fighting for their future as melting glaciers increase risks of devastating floods.

With short haul flights booming and night trains disappearing, a Berlin start up has designed mini cabins to help sleepers become more affordable. Plus: how abandoned fish farms are polluting the seas.

The human body is adaptable, resilient, and astonishingly capable — truly a "high-performance machine". Humans have always sought to test their limits. But how resilient are we really?

With short haul flights booming and night trains disappearing, a Berlin start up has designed mini cabins to help sleepers become more affordable. Plus: how abandoned fish farms are polluting the seas.

Villagers in northern Pakistan, part of a region called the "Third Pole," are fighting for their future as melting glaciers increase risks of devastating floods.

From Nigeria to Kenya and Ethiopia, solar promises a brighter future. But the boom also poses surprising challenges. Plus: The case of Burundi's vanishing lakes.

The human body is adaptable, resilient, and astonishingly capable — truly a "high-performance machine". Humans have always sought to test their limits. But how resilient are we really?

Villagers in northern Pakistan, part of a region called the "Third Pole," are fighting for their future as melting glaciers increase risks of devastating floods.

Sugar and fat consumption may alter the brain's reward system and drive cravings for more. Plus: the truth about collagen supplements and why magnesium may not be the answer to muscle cramps.

A Polish priest streams on TikTok, a robot shares Buddist teachings in Japan, and AI chatbots offer spiritual guidance. As faith goes digital, questions about trust, authenticity and influence are growing.

This week on The 77 Percent, we dive into the realities of modern relationships across Africa. We explore a question many young people face: should you marry for love before achieving financial stability, or wait until you're more secure?

India's Gen Z has shown online outrage can become impactful action. How can young climate activists also effect change? Plus: Do Ladakh's ghost villages have a future?

From March 1976, Argentina was ruled for several years by a military junta led by General Jorge Videla. Some 30,000 people were abducted and murdered by the regime's security forces. Many of their children disappeared - but where did they go?

A Polish priest streams on TikTok, a robot shares Buddist teachings in Japan, and AI chatbots offer spiritual guidance. As faith goes digital, questions about trust, authenticity and influence are growing.

More and more men are dreaming of a career as a top model. But the competition is fierce. At places like the Hamburg Model Academy, which offers a sort of crash course for aspiring models, men learn the basics.

The psychological distress experienced by children and adolescents who feel they have been born as the wrong gender is immense. It can even lead to suicide. But is gender reassignment at a young age the right decision?

Malians welcomed Russia with open arms - as it promised Malians security - and presented itself as a no strings attached alternative to a UN mission and former colonial power France. But five years in, jihadists and insurgents are gaining ground. At first glance, it seems that Russia has failed to make good on its promises.

From Nigeria to Kenya and Ethiopia, solar promises a brighter future. But the boom also poses surprising challenges. Plus: The case of Burundi's vanishing lakes.

From March 1976, Argentina was ruled for several years by a military junta led by General Jorge Videla. Some 30,000 people were abducted and murdered by the regime's security forces. Many of their children disappeared - but where did they go?

India's Gen Z has shown online outrage can become impactful action. How can young climate activists also effect change? Plus: Do Ladakh's ghost villages have a future?

Malians welcomed Russia with open arms - as it promised Malians security - and presented itself as a no strings attached alternative to a UN mission and former colonial power France. But five years in, jihadists and insurgents are gaining ground. At first glance, it seems that Russia has failed to make good on its promises.

More and more men are dreaming of a career as a top model. But the competition is fierce. At places like the Hamburg Model Academy, which offers a sort of crash course for aspiring models, men learn the basics.

Malians welcomed Russia with open arms - as it promised Malians security - and presented itself as a no strings attached alternative to a UN mission and former colonial power France. But five years in, jihadists and insurgents are gaining ground. At first glance, it seems that Russia has failed to make good on its promises.

This week on The 77 Percent, we dive into the realities of modern relationships across Africa. We explore a question many young people face: should you marry for love before achieving financial stability, or wait until you're more secure?

From March 1976, Argentina was ruled for several years by a military junta led by General Jorge Videla. Some 30,000 people were abducted and murdered by the regime's security forces. Many of their children disappeared - but where did they go?

Malians welcomed Russia with open arms - as it promised Malians security - and presented itself as a no strings attached alternative to a UN mission and former colonial power France. But five years in, jihadists and insurgents are gaining ground. At first glance, it seems that Russia has failed to make good on its promises.

Vietnam: a proxy war between the United States and the Soviet Union left millions dead, and the country devastated. It became a communist state, and its wartime legacy still shapes Vietnam today.

For some he's a hero. For others, he's public enemy number one. Certainly, his revelations challenged US power. This film follows the WikiLeaks founder's extraordinary life story.

Malians welcomed Russia with open arms - as it promised Malians security - and presented itself as a no strings attached alternative to a UN mission and former colonial power France. But five years in, jihadists and insurgents are gaining ground. At first glance, it seems that Russia has failed to make good on its promises.

India's Gen Z has shown online outrage can become impactful action. How can young climate activists also effect change? Plus: Do Ladakh's ghost villages have a future?

For some he's a hero. For others, he's public enemy number one. Certainly, his revelations challenged US power. This film follows the WikiLeaks founder's extraordinary life story.

Malians welcomed Russia with open arms - as it promised Malians security - and presented itself as a no strings attached alternative to a UN mission and former colonial power France. But five years in, jihadists and insurgents are gaining ground. At first glance, it seems that Russia has failed to make good on its promises.

More and more men are dreaming of a career as a top model. But the competition is fierce. At places like the Hamburg Model Academy, which offers a sort of crash course for aspiring models, men learn the basics.

From March 1976, Argentina was ruled for several years by a military junta led by General Jorge Videla. Some 30,000 people were abducted and murdered by the regime's security forces. Many of their children disappeared - but where did they go?

The human body is adaptable, resilient, and astonishingly capable — truly a "high-performance machine". Humans have always sought to test their limits. But how resilient are we really?

For some he's a hero. For others, he's public enemy number one. Certainly, his revelations challenged US power. This film follows the WikiLeaks founder's extraordinary life story.

A Chilean surfer who survived neuroblastoma as a child faces new health setbacks as she competes at a major tournament. After months out of the water and ongoing medical checks, she returns to competition, navigating difficult waves, injuries and pressure - while fighting for a place on the podium.

From March 1976, Argentina was ruled for several years by a military junta led by General Jorge Videla. Some 30,000 people were abducted and murdered by the regime's security forces. Many of their children disappeared - but where did they go?

Germany's far-right AfD party could soon lead a state government for the first time. In Saxony-Anhalt, the party says it wants to stop funding what it calls "anti-German art" and has criticized cultural institutions including the world-famous Bauhaus in Dessau. Artists, museum directors, theater leaders and cultural organizations warn that these plans could threaten artistic freedom, and diversity

EVs cut exhaust pollution, but heavier cars mean more pollution from tire wear. Solving one problem by creating another? In Mexico, female delivery drivers want more safety. EU funding aims to modernize Moldova's trains.

The human body is adaptable, resilient, and astonishingly capable — truly a "high-performance machine". Humans have always sought to test their limits. But how resilient are we really?

Sugar and fat consumption may alter the brain's reward system and drive cravings for more. Plus: the truth about collagen supplements and why magnesium may not be the answer to muscle cramps.

Germany's far-right AfD party could soon lead a state government for the first time. In Saxony-Anhalt, the party says it wants to stop funding what it calls "anti-German art" and has criticized cultural institutions including the world-famous Bauhaus in Dessau. Artists, museum directors, theater leaders and cultural organizations warn that these plans could threaten artistic freedom, and diversity

With short haul flights booming and night trains disappearing, a Berlin start up has designed mini cabins to help sleepers become more affordable. Plus: how abandoned fish farms are polluting the seas.

Germany's far-right AfD party could soon lead a state government for the first time. In Saxony-Anhalt, the party says it wants to stop funding what it calls "anti-German art" and has criticized cultural institutions including the world-famous Bauhaus in Dessau. Artists, museum directors, theater leaders and cultural organizations warn that these plans could threaten artistic freedom, and diversity

2024 was a record year for Norwegian tourism, with almost 38.6 million overnight stays. The country's cuisine, culture, and unique destinations entice visitors. But tourism brings its own problems.

The human body is adaptable, resilient, and astonishingly capable — truly a "high-performance machine". Humans have always sought to test their limits. But how resilient are we really?

2024 was a record year for Norwegian tourism, with almost 38.6 million overnight stays. The country's cuisine, culture, and unique destinations entice visitors. But tourism brings its own problems.

Germany's far-right AfD party could soon lead a state government for the first time. In Saxony-Anhalt, the party says it wants to stop funding what it calls "anti-German art" and has criticized cultural institutions including the world-famous Bauhaus in Dessau. Artists, museum directors, theater leaders and cultural organizations warn that these plans could threaten artistic freedom, and diversity

Select DW podcasts enrich the program with current analyses of world politics and its influence on our daily lives. There will also be space in the program for lively discussions about social standards and taboos.

2024 was a record year for Norwegian tourism, with almost 38.6 million overnight stays. The country's cuisine, culture, and unique destinations entice visitors. But tourism brings its own problems.

Before the Taliban's return, a brief hope was ignited. Could Afghanistan become a more just country? A group of Afghan women sat at the negotiating table. But after the Taliban took power in 2021, those dreams were dashed.

Germany's far-right AfD party could soon lead a state government for the first time. In Saxony-Anhalt, the party says it wants to stop funding what it calls "anti-German art" and has criticized cultural institutions including the world-famous Bauhaus in Dessau. Artists, museum directors, theater leaders and cultural organizations warn that these plans could threaten artistic freedom, and diversity

Before the Taliban's return, a brief hope was ignited. Could Afghanistan become a more just country? A group of Afghan women sat at the negotiating table. But after the Taliban took power in 2021, those dreams were dashed.

Germany's far-right AfD party could soon lead a state government for the first time. In Saxony-Anhalt, the party says it wants to stop funding what it calls "anti-German art" and has criticized cultural institutions including the world-famous Bauhaus in Dessau. Artists, museum directors, theater leaders and cultural organizations warn that these plans could threaten artistic freedom, and diversity

Select DW podcasts enrich the program with current analyses of world politics and its influence on our daily lives. There will also be space in the program for lively discussions about social standards and taboos.

The human body is adaptable, resilient, and astonishingly capable — truly a "high-performance machine". Humans have always sought to test their limits. But how resilient are we really?

2024 was a record year for Norwegian tourism, with almost 38.6 million overnight stays. The country's cuisine, culture, and unique destinations entice visitors. But tourism brings its own problems.

For some he's a hero. For others, he's public enemy number one. Certainly, his revelations challenged US power. This film follows the WikiLeaks founder's extraordinary life story.

Before the Taliban's return, a brief hope was ignited. Could Afghanistan become a more just country? A group of Afghan women sat at the negotiating table. But after the Taliban took power in 2021, those dreams were dashed.

2024 was a record year for Norwegian tourism, with almost 38.6 million overnight stays. The country's cuisine, culture, and unique destinations entice visitors. But tourism brings its own problems.

Select DW podcasts enrich the program with current analyses of world politics and its influence on our daily lives. There will also be space in the program for lively discussions about social standards and taboos.

The human body is adaptable, resilient, and astonishingly capable — truly a "high-performance machine". Humans have always sought to test their limits. But how resilient are we really?

Hear "Ibiza" and you think of nightlife, world-class DJs and never-ending parties. Now, the Spanish island's tourism board hopes to start attracting families. We meet members of Ibiza's club scene and people who've known it since its iconic hippie days to find out what they make of the plan. Could it work without Ibiza losing what made it famous?

Where does knee pain come from? Can hip dysplasia be treated? Which exercises are gentle on the joints? Our special edition on joint pain and prevention.

For some he's a hero. For others, he's public enemy number one. Certainly, his revelations challenged US power. This film follows the WikiLeaks founder's extraordinary life story.

2024 was a record year for Norwegian tourism, with almost 38.6 million overnight stays. The country's cuisine, culture, and unique destinations entice visitors. But tourism brings its own problems.

Hear "Ibiza" and you think of nightlife, world-class DJs and never-ending parties. Now, the Spanish island's tourism board hopes to start attracting families. We meet members of Ibiza's club scene and people who've known it since its iconic hippie days to find out what they make of the plan. Could it work without Ibiza losing what made it famous?

Select DW podcasts enrich the program with current analyses of world politics and its influence on our daily lives. There will also be space in the program for lively discussions about social standards and taboos.

Hear "Ibiza" and you think of nightlife, world-class DJs and never-ending parties. Now, the Spanish island's tourism board hopes to start attracting families. We meet members of Ibiza's club scene and people who've known it since its iconic hippie days to find out what they make of the plan. Could it work without Ibiza losing what made it famous?

For some he's a hero. For others, he's public enemy number one. Certainly, his revelations challenged US power. This film follows the WikiLeaks founder's extraordinary life story.

Hear "Ibiza" and you think of nightlife, world-class DJs and never-ending parties. Now, the Spanish island's tourism board hopes to start attracting families. We meet members of Ibiza's club scene and people who've known it since its iconic hippie days to find out what they make of the plan. Could it work without Ibiza losing what made it famous?

Building economies on oil and coal is so 200 years ago. Today, the cheapest way to power a society, is green, clean, renewable electricity. And without the fossil fuel detour taken by the West, some of the poorest countries in the world are best placed to build better from the start.

The human body is adaptable, resilient, and astonishingly capable — truly a "high-performance machine". Humans have always sought to test their limits. But how resilient are we really?

Hear "Ibiza" and you think of nightlife, world-class DJs and never-ending parties. Now, the Spanish island's tourism board hopes to start attracting families. We meet members of Ibiza's club scene and people who've known it since its iconic hippie days to find out what they make of the plan. Could it work without Ibiza losing what made it famous?

2024 was a record year for Norwegian tourism, with almost 38.6 million overnight stays. The country's cuisine, culture, and unique destinations entice visitors. But tourism brings its own problems.

Hear "Ibiza" and you think of nightlife, world-class DJs and never-ending parties. Now, the Spanish island's tourism board hopes to start attracting families. We meet members of Ibiza's club scene and people who've known it since its iconic hippie days to find out what they make of the plan. Could it work without Ibiza losing what made it famous?

From March 1976, Argentina was ruled for several years by a military junta led by General Jorge Videla. Some 30,000 people were abducted and murdered by the regime's security forces. Many of their children disappeared - but where did they go?

Where does knee pain come from? Can hip dysplasia be treated? Which exercises are gentle on the joints? Our special edition on joint pain and prevention.

Two gamers in Indonesia who found real love in a virtual world.A generation in Singapore embracing singlehood.Long lasting Lao marriages revealing timeless lessons on partnership. Dating, commitment, independence — love is evolving in unexpected ways.

In Sudan, the government is waging a bloody civil war against rebels. An estimated 12 million people have fled their homes, either to destinations within the country or to neighboring states. Many of them are seeking help in Chad.

Our deep dive format explains the stories that matter - with clarity, context and journalistic rigor. Each segment goes beyond the headlines to uncover what's driving key developments around the world, featuring sharp analysis, expert voices and exclusive on the ground insights from where events are unfolding.

Before the Taliban's return, a brief hope was ignited. Could Afghanistan become a more just country? A group of Afghan women sat at the negotiating table. But after the Taliban took power in 2021, those dreams were dashed.

Two gamers in Indonesia who found real love in a virtual world.A generation in Singapore embracing singlehood.Long lasting Lao marriages revealing timeless lessons on partnership. Dating, commitment, independence — love is evolving in unexpected ways.

Germany's far-right AfD party could soon lead a state government for the first time. In Saxony-Anhalt, the party says it wants to stop funding what it calls "anti-German art" and has criticized cultural institutions including the world-famous Bauhaus in Dessau. Artists, museum directors, theater leaders and cultural organizations warn that these plans could threaten artistic freedom, and diversity

For some he's a hero. For others, he's public enemy number one. Certainly, his revelations challenged US power. This film follows the WikiLeaks founder's extraordinary life story.

Our deep dive format explains the stories that matter - with clarity, context and journalistic rigor. Each segment goes beyond the headlines to uncover what's driving key developments around the world, featuring sharp analysis, expert voices and exclusive on the ground insights from where events are unfolding.

With short haul flights booming and night trains disappearing, a Berlin start up has designed mini cabins to help sleepers become more affordable. Plus: how abandoned fish farms are polluting the seas.

In Sudan, the government is waging a bloody civil war against rebels. An estimated 12 million people have fled their homes, either to destinations within the country or to neighboring states. Many of them are seeking help in Chad.

Every year, the Italian town of Viterbo honors its patron saint, Santa Rosa, with a unique procession. A 30-metre-high sculpture has traditionally been carried through the town by more than 100 men. Now, women are challenging that exclusionary custom.

Where does knee pain come from? Can hip dysplasia be treated? Which exercises are gentle on the joints? Our special edition on joint pain and prevention.

Two gamers in Indonesia who found real love in a virtual world.A generation in Singapore embracing singlehood.Long lasting Lao marriages revealing timeless lessons on partnership. Dating, commitment, independence — love is evolving in unexpected ways.

For some he's a hero. For others, he's public enemy number one. Certainly, his revelations challenged US power. This film follows the WikiLeaks founder's extraordinary life story.

Our deep dive format explains the stories that matter - with clarity, context and journalistic rigor. Each segment goes beyond the headlines to uncover what's driving key developments around the world, featuring sharp analysis, expert voices and exclusive on the ground insights from where events are unfolding.

Every year, the Italian town of Viterbo honors its patron saint, Santa Rosa, with a unique procession. A 30-metre-high sculpture has traditionally been carried through the town by more than 100 men. Now, women are challenging that exclusionary custom.

In Sudan, the government is waging a bloody civil war against rebels. An estimated 12 million people have fled their homes, either to destinations within the country or to neighboring states. Many of them are seeking help in Chad.

Our deep dive format explains the stories that matter - with clarity, context and journalistic rigor. Each segment goes beyond the headlines to uncover what's driving key developments around the world, featuring sharp analysis, expert voices and exclusive on the ground insights from where events are unfolding.

Two gamers in Indonesia who found real love in a virtual world.A generation in Singapore embracing singlehood.Long lasting Lao marriages revealing timeless lessons on partnership. Dating, commitment, independence — love is evolving in unexpected ways.

The human body is adaptable, resilient, and astonishingly capable — truly a "high-performance machine". Humans have always sought to test their limits. But how resilient are we really?

Our deep dive format explains the stories that matter - with clarity, context and journalistic rigor. Each segment goes beyond the headlines to uncover what's driving key developments around the world, featuring sharp analysis, expert voices and exclusive on the ground insights from where events are unfolding.

Every year, the Italian town of Viterbo honors its patron saint, Santa Rosa, with a unique procession. A 30-metre-high sculpture has traditionally been carried through the town by more than 100 men. Now, women are challenging that exclusionary custom.

Two gamers in Indonesia who found real love in a virtual world.A generation in Singapore embracing singlehood.Long lasting Lao marriages revealing timeless lessons on partnership. Dating, commitment, independence — love is evolving in unexpected ways.

From March 1976, Argentina was ruled for several years by a military junta led by General Jorge Videla. Some 30,000 people were abducted and murdered by the regime's security forces. Many of their children disappeared - but where did they go?

Our deep dive format explains the stories that matter - with clarity, context and journalistic rigor. Each segment goes beyond the headlines to uncover what's driving key developments around the world, featuring sharp analysis, expert voices and exclusive on the ground insights from where events are unfolding.

Hear "Ibiza" and you think of nightlife, world-class DJs and never-ending parties. Now, the Spanish island's tourism board hopes to start attracting families. We meet members of Ibiza's club scene and people who've known it since its iconic hippie days to find out what they make of the plan. Could it work without Ibiza losing what made it famous?