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The Next Enlargement Wave: Turkey Keeps Losing More Ground
European Union

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 Right Of Secession In Europe And Around The World
Politics

The Right Of Secession In Europe And Around The World

The right of secession is a highly disputed topic in international and constitutional law. Proponents and opposers of the right…
China, Cameron and Brexit: the UK’s Risky Global Strategy
International Relations

China, Cameron and Brexit: the UK’s Risky Global Strategy

Like all European countries, since the 20th century the United Kingdom has been confronted with the ascendance of new powers,…
The North Cape: Living on the Edge
Culture

The North Cape: Living on the Edge

Months of darkness, endless loneliness, menacing mountains, barren landscapes, unpredictable rain showers, wintry temperatures under the midnight sun. We are…
Top Ten Curious Facts About Slovenia
Culture

Top Ten Curious Facts About Slovenia

On the 23 December 1990, Slovenia held an independence referendum. The ballot sheet asked voters: “Should the Republic of Slovenia…
The Last Christmas of the Soviet Union
History

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…
A Portuguese Must-Read: Saramago’s “Blindness”
Culture

A Portuguese Must-Read: Saramago’s “Blindness”

There are many facets to a country’s culture. History, geography, cuisine, religion, and many more would fall under that definition.…
Birds Without Borders: The European Gulls
Nature

Birds Without Borders: The European Gulls

Birds Without Borders is an article series focusing on native European bird species. In this third installment, we are looking…
Top Ten Curious Facts About Malta
Culture

Top Ten Curious Facts About Malta

December 13th marks the annual celebration of Republic Day in Malta. This day of remembrance began in 1974, when the…
Top Ten Curious Facts About Russia
Trivia

Top Ten Curious Facts About Russia

On December 12, 1993, the Constitution of the Russian Federation was adopted by national referendum. Even though most Russians don’t give…
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