Milan Kundera, the prominent Czech-born writer who died on July 11, was known for his profound exploration of human existence and complex narratives. With his...
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Each of these books, in their unique way, offers a window into the soul of Serbia. They provide a blend of history, culture, and personal narratives that together form a...
Each of these books (all available in English) offers a unique perspective on Poland, its history, and its people. Whether you’re interested in war, culture...
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...
In this exclusive extract from his new book, Romania: Rude & Vile, a collection of stories about travelling, politics, history, revolution, architecture, books, and...
Our reading this year included personal stories from Albania, Hungary and Romania, and a fictional telling of Ukraine’s Maidan Revolution. Free. Coming of Age at the End...
‘This programme is an act of defiance, a challenge to those who would curtail free expression and the tolerant exchange of ideas, and a catalyst for global...
A new book looks at the complex past of one of Europe’s most simple dishes: Romania’s once ubiquitous mămăligă. Apparently, these are good times for mămăligă, a simple...
One of the world’s leading authorities on Romania has written a memoir. It is a deeply personal, often hilarious look back at an eventful career, as well as a love...
A timely new book questions human authenticity, meritocracy, fairness, and the norms and regulations which will be required to guide our future course. I was recently...
To understand modern Ukraine it’s worth learning about its past. Red Famine, Anne Applebaum’s magnificent book about the Holodomor, is as good a place as any...
Our weekly digest of articles about emerging Europe published elsewhere this week, all of which caught our eye and all of which are well worth your time. Listing them...
