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Redrawing Eastern Europe: the Habsburg’s Bid for Slavic Independence
History
August 24, 2019
Redrawing Eastern Europe: the Habsburg’s Bid for Slavic Independence
When former communist minister Aleksander Kwaśniewski was elected to the Presidency of the Republic of Poland, in 1995, some Cracovians…
Why Scottish and Northern Irish Secession Could Be an Opportunity for the EU
European Union
July 3, 2019
Why Scottish and Northern Irish Secession Could Be an Opportunity for the EU
In the present day secession is one of the single most divisive issues in Europe. From Spain, where opposition to…
Top Ten Curious Facts About Poland
Culture
November 11, 2018
Top Ten Curious Facts About Poland
On the 11th November 1918, Poland regained its independence after 123 years of partitioning by Russia, Prussia and Austria. With World…
Top Ten Curious Facts About Switzerland
Trivia
July 25, 2018
Top Ten Curious Facts About Switzerland
At the beginning of the month of August 1291, the three cantons of Uri, Schwyz and Unterwalden swore eternal allegiance and…
Top Ten Curious Facts About Georgia
Trivia
May 21, 2018
Top Ten Curious Facts About Georgia
In the chaotic aftermath of the 1917 Russian Revolution, Georgia, which had been part of the Russian Empire since the…
Top Ten Curious Facts About Greece
Trivia
March 23, 2018
Top Ten Curious Facts About Greece
Greek Independence Day is a national holiday celebrated annually in the Hellenic Republic on March 25, commemorating the start of…
Top Ten Curious Facts About Estonia
Trivia
February 23, 2018
Top Ten Curious Facts About Estonia
Every 24th of February, Estonia celebrates its Independence Day. The date commemorates the Estonian Declaration of Independence dating back to…
Top Ten Curious Facts About Serbia
Trivia
February 14, 2018
Top Ten Curious Facts About Serbia
Every 15th February, Serbia celebrates Statehood Day! The festivity commemorates the Serbian uprising of 1804, which would lead to recognition…
Top Ten Curious Facts About Finland
Culture
December 5, 2017
Top Ten Curious Facts About Finland
On the 6th December 1917, the Finnish Parliament adopted its Declaration of Independence, formally putting an end to its ties…