The faster we provide Ukraine with weapons, the faster this war ends, says Ukrainian film director Evgeny Afineevsky. “Look at what they’ve done”, says a shocked...
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In this second exclusive extract from his new book, Romania: Rude & Vile, author Rupert Wolfe Murray explains the book’s provocative title. I like to play with...
The Albanian Riviera is often lauded as a ‘budget-friendly alternative’ to Greece, Italy, or France. Forget the low prices, however: it is entirely worth...
In this exclusive extract from his new book, Romania: Rude & Vile, a collection of stories about travelling, politics, history, revolution, architecture, books, and...
Ukrainian Premier League football team FC Mariupol are back, in the most unlikely of places. In a show of solidarity with war-torn Ukraine, a Ukrainian community in...
The first shots of Bulgaria’s 1876 April Uprising against the Ottomans were fired in Koprivshtitsa, which remains a town packed with history and culture. Nestled...
The organisers of European Youth Capital 2025 want to motivate young people to stay in Ukraine, to motivate young people who left the country to return, and for young...
With its castle, shrine, and mountain scenery, Krujë is the perfect day trip from Tirana for those who want to see Albanian countryside but don’t have the time to visit...
Kvicha Kvaratskhelia scored for Napoli on his Italian league debut last August, and went into orbit. A coruscating performance in a Champions League match against...
Netflix’s Young Wallander may be a show based on a popular Swedish detective novel series set in Malmö, but it was almost entirely shot in Vilnius — the...
While Nowruz is commonly known as Persian New Year, this ancient holiday is celebrated by groups from the Balkans to East Africa to South and Central Asia. We look at...
Narva offers visitors more than a glimpse into Russia—its stunning castle and rich culture deserve being enjoyed in their own rights. After just over two hours on...
