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Yugosphere: The beginning of the new integration in the Balkans?

The term Yugosphere emerged relatively recently, and was first used by a British journalist, Tim Judah, in 2009 when talking about the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia which included Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro, Kosovo and Macedonia. Anna Jagiełło-Szostak discusses the term Yugosphere and the impact it could have on the territories of […]

April 18, 2013 - Example Author

Good Doctor, Bad Father

With these three words, “My father died,” Milejenko Jergović, an internationally recognised Croat writer and essayist, starts his recent novel, simply entitled Ojciec (Father). A story of his father, one might have thought; or lack thereof, as we find out from reading the book. Iwona Reichardt, an editor and translator at New Eastern Europe, reviews […]

April 17, 2013 - Example Author

From Ashgabat to Minsk: Educational migrants in Belarus

"If we had a vocalist who sang about the government, then we would get into trouble … We are educational refugees. We came to Belarus to study and get an education." Hayden Berry talks to Minsk-based, instrumental post-rock band PBB. To read the full interview visit: https://www.neweasterneurope.eu/node/753

April 14, 2013 - Example Author

Margaret Thatcher and the Collapse of Communism

Margaret Thatcher, one of the great political figures of post-war Europe, has died at the age of 87. Thatcher’s accomplishments are significant, especially her revitalisation of the British economy following the disappointing 1970s mired in stagflation. However, Margaret Thatcher’s role in the collapse of Communism was much more modest than many have exaggerated. Filip Mazurczak, […]

April 10, 2013 - Example Author

Lutsenko Pardon is No Signal for Change

The rollercoaster that is Ukrainian politics took an unexpected turn on April 7th, when President Viktor Yanukovych pardoned several opposition figures, most notably Yuriy Lutsenko. The move was welcomed by European leaders, who have repeatedly appealed for Ukraine to address the issue of selective application of justice – a key condition for the Association Agreement […]

April 9, 2013 - Example Author

Commentary and Analysis: Yanukovych’s pardon of Yuriy Lutsenko

On April 7th 2013,  the President of Ukraine, Viktor Yanukovych, signed a decree pardoning six prisoners, including the former minister of the interior, Yuri Lutsenko and the former minister of environment, Georgiy Filipchuk. The decision came after the country's Ombudsman, Valeriya Lutkovska, petitioned for their release. On Saturday April 6th the presidential committee for pardons recommended […]

April 9, 2013 - Example Author

We Have All Been Winners and Losers of This War

"As a seven-year old, I just decided one day to become a writer. At first, my parents did not treat this plan of mine seriously. However, later, probably because I did not come up with any better idea, they finally came to terms with my choice … I have always been the happiest when I […]

April 4, 2013 - Example Author

The Great Snow of Kyiv: Stories in black and white

On March 21st the Ukrainian meteorological centre issued a warning about “difficult weather conditions” expected for the following day. Strong snowfall and strong winds, it said. Nothing out of the ordinary for Kyiv. Leaving for work on the morning of the 22nd many were more concerned with the fate of our troubled national football team […]

April 2, 2013 - Example Author

Stepping Forward with the Weight of the Past

On the threshold of European Union, Croatia is facing problems which directly associate with its Yugoslav past. Ethnic tension resulting from the introduction of bilingualism or Cyrillic and Serbian nomenclature in official use in the city of Vukovar, have developed into hate speech among politicians and led to cases of ethnic violence. Natalia Zielińska, a […]

April 1, 2013 - Example Author

Stepping Forward with the Weight of the Past

On the threshold of European Union, Croatia is facing problems which directly associate with its Yugoslav past. Ethnic tension resulting from the introduction of bilingualism or Cyrillic and Serbian nomenclature in official use in the city of Vukovar, have developed into hate speech among politicians and led to cases of ethnic violence. Natalia Zielińska, a […]

April 1, 2013 - Example Author

Easter Folklore in Lesser Poland

Easter celebrations in Catholic and orthodox countries are often extremely fascinating with respect to their cultural heritage. They remain less commercial than those at Christmas, and much more mysterious; Easter is connected to death and the resurrection, two taboo concepts even in the most secularised societies. Countries which share a strong Catholic character become the […]

March 29, 2013 - Example Author

Easter Folklore in Lesser Poland

Easter celebrations in Catholic and orthodox countries are often extremely fascinating with respect to their cultural heritage. They remain less commercial than those at Christmas, and much more mysterious; Easter is connected to death and the resurrection, two taboo concepts even in the most secularised societies. Countries which share a strong Catholic character become the […]

March 29, 2013 - Example Author

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