European history
The Cold War Takes To The Sky: The Story Of The Berlin Airlift
History
June 15, 2019
The Cold War Takes To The Sky: The Story Of The Berlin Airlift
When thinking of the Cold War, Europeans likely think of the Berlin Wall, or perhaps of nuclear silos capable of…
How European Integration Changed French Power Politics and Transatlantic Relations
International Relations
January 25, 2019
How European Integration Changed French Power Politics and Transatlantic Relations
“At a time when Europe is undergoing great difficulties, the Norwegian Nobel Committee has sought to call to mind what…
The Death of Edward the Confessor and the Norman Invasion
Culture
January 23, 2019
The Death of Edward the Confessor and the Norman Invasion
The death of Edward the Confessor on January 5th 1066 sparked a succession crisis which resulted in the Norman conquest…
When Serbia defied Yugoslavia: Đinđić’s opposition to Vojislav Koštunica
History
January 21, 2019
When Serbia defied Yugoslavia: Đinđić’s opposition to Vojislav Koštunica
The troubled political landscape of modern-day Serbia is the result of decades of tension, which culminated in the so-called Bulldozer Revolution at…
The Next Enlargement Wave: Turkey Keeps Losing More Ground
European Union
January 10, 2019
The Next Enlargement Wave: Turkey Keeps Losing More Ground
‘The Next Enlargement Wave’ is an article series providing information about the candidate countries for EU membership and their path…
The Last Christmas of the Soviet Union
History
December 23, 2018
The Last Christmas of the Soviet Union
On the 25 December, 1991, Russian statesman Mikhail Gorbachev put his signature on a piece of paper with momentous historical…
The Next Enlargement Wave: Northern Macedonia Hopeful For Progress
European Union
December 10, 2018
The Next Enlargement Wave: Northern Macedonia Hopeful For Progress
‘The Next Enlargement Wave’ is an article series providing information about the candidate countries for EU membership and their path…
Top Ten Curious Facts About Spain
Culture
December 6, 2018
Top Ten Curious Facts About Spain
In Spain, December 6th marks the anniversary of a referendum held in 1978. In this referendum, a new constitution was…
Top Ten Curious Facts About Portugal
Culture
December 1, 2018
Top Ten Curious Facts About Portugal
In Portugal, the 1st of December marks the so called Restoration of Independence Day. It commemorates the end of the…
The Great Union: How Romania Achieved National Unification
History
December 1, 2018
The Great Union: How Romania Achieved National Unification
Every 1st December, Romanians celebrate Great Union Day, the country’s national holiday, which commemorates the achievement of Romanian unification. While the…