Jahr: 2023

People & Culture

Lebanon: A Nation on the Brink

The Echo of a Catastrophe On August 4, 2020, the world watched in horror as a massive explosion rocked the Port of Beirut, the capital city of Lebanon. The blast, caused by a large amount of ammonium nitrate stored at the port, resulted in at least 218 deaths, over 7,000 injuries, and an estimated $15 […]

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People & Culture

Where the New Year starts with the Moon – Celebrating Lunar New Year in Asia

The Lunar New Year, also known as the Chinese New Year, is an ancient celebration that has been passed down through generations, steeped in tradition, culture, and symbolism. It is a time of reunion, renewal, and hope, as families and communities come together to honor their ancestors and welcome the new year. This year, the […]

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People & Culture

Women in chains: The stolen brides of the Caucasus and Central Asia

“What would be better? If she married a man without money or education out of love?” Suleyka is dressed all in white. Her long lace dress is adorned with pearls and her elaborate wedding hairstyle is shrouded in a veil. We are in a small village in Chechnya. The table is richly laid, carpets hang […]

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News&History

„We are ready to fight“ – What is really behind the newest escalation of the conflict between Serbia and Kosovo?

The atmosphere at the border between Serbia and the Republic of Kosovo can best be described with the word strange. Serbian border guards stand armed to the teeth at the small section that separates the two territories. The tensions that have been in the air for months are clearly tangible. Those who cross the border […]

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