Contemporary History & News
In London, Europe’s decline becomes evident
Landing at London Stansted for the first time? Prepare to be underwhelmed. Yes, Stansted isn’t Heathrow – it’s the budget airline hub, and it shows. You’d expect a bit more from a city that’s supposed to be a global metropolis. Instead, you’re greeted by a dreary gray atmosphere, followed by yellowed, worn-out carpets lining the […]
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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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„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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