Mark Fonseca Rendeiro is a citizen reporter who blogs and produces podcasts here. He lives in Amsterdam
April 2012
Massoud Hossaini's Pulitzer-winning photo: after the world stops looking
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Mark Fonseca Rendeiro: However arresting the girl in green is, the idea of staying focused on Afghanistan's progress is unpopular these days
March 2011
The bravery of a Portuguese war hero resonates today
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Mark Fonseca Rendeiro: The neglected house of Aristides de Sousa Mendes stands as a reminder that we must not forget his sacrifice in saving thousands from the Nazis
November 2010
Let's be positive about Portugal
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Mark Fonseca Rendeiro: What if the media shifted direction and stopped scrambling for doom-laden headlines? There's another story to tell ...
May 2010
Mongolia's mining wealth is cause for concern
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Mark Fonseca Rendeiro: As more corporations vie for contracts to mine Mongolia's rich resources, the poor are sold the idea of a better quality of life
March 2010
You told us
Keep the PVV's Dutch gains in perspective
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Mark Fonseca Rendeiro: The Netherlands is a fragmented country – neither a liberal paradise nor swept up in mass far-right fervour
January 2010
Hackers of the world unite
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Mark Fonseca Rendeiro: The word 'hacker' has been debased, but the 26C3 conference was a celebration of talented tinkerers everywhere
June 2009
Europe votes
Dutch courage in Europe
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Mark Fonseca Rendeiro: Europe votes: Fearmonger Geert Wilders has made gains, and he won't even show up for work. At least our liberals are winning too