Internet memes have become an integral part of contemporary online culture and some of the most common social media approaches to commenting on current events and issues. Meme formats come and go, but few have proven to be as enduring as the...
Culture
It’s been twenty years since the last of the armed conflicts in the Western Balkans, but the effects persist. While countries in the region are attempting to start...
Even if the EU introduces a ban on visiting ski resorts to prevent the further spread of Covid-19, many of emerging Europe’s best winter sports destinations, which...
A generation of talented designers is making Tbilisi an essential creative hub. The Covid-19 pandemic has spelt disaster for much of the fashion industry. Small brands...
As Azerbaijan takes control of much of Nagorno-Karabakh, international scholars raise the alarm over the future of the region’s rich Armenian heritage. The Russian...
Romania has long wanted an Academy Award. A brilliant documentary about a tragic nightclub fire and its aftermath is probably its best chance yet. No healthcare service...
Recalling the exploits of the Czechoslovak Legion, Dreams of a Great Small Nation is a riveting narrative telling of a history long suppressed by Soviet authorities...
Atmosphere, by Polish musician Wojtek is the world’s first carbon-neutral music album. But is it any good? Sustainability is a big topic these days, with companies...
We take a look at five fashion brands that combine the well-being of the environment with style. With incomes increasing – albeit faster in some places than in...
A Georgian-British singer beautifully combines two different cultures. “That run-through was one of the most extraordinary performances I’ve ever witnessed”. With these...
The British media love Poland, says Jo Harper, but have been misreading it. He offers a few tips on how to put this right. I have spent the last 18 months studying...
Reality TV in Serbia has taken a sinister turn. “She left the White House! Banged on the gate, shouting, a brutal argument!” says a headline in the Serbian tabloid...
