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I am from Bosnia. Take Me to America
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s qualification for the 2026 World Cup was more than a sporting achievement – it became a rare, cross-border moment in the Western Balkans. While Sarajevo erupted in celebration, quieter yet meaningful reactions unfolded across the region, revealing a distinct Balkan paradox: despite deep historical divisions, football still
A Layover in Abu Dhabi and the Question I Had Never Been asked Before: “Aren’t You Afraid?”
Soon I’ll be transferring in Abu Dhabi because of a long-haul flight – on paper, that’s all there is to it. Yet whenever I mention it, almost everyone asks the same (seemingly unusual) question: Am I afraid? A few years ago, this sentence didn’t exist in connection with
Welfare State or Broken Dream? | France’s Downward Spiral and Europe at Risk
France’s economic and political crisis is no longer a purely domestic matter: the whole continent is at risk!
From Greenland to Venezuela | America First Even Against Its Allies
Donald Trump's foreign policy is constantly pushing the boundaries of traditional diplomacy. Interview with Gábor Csizmazia.
The Calm After Davos
Why America’s Claim to Greenland Is More Realistic Than We Might Think
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Using wood sustainably is the most environmentally friendly solution | Interview with Péter Csóka, Forester
If we’re to cut trees within the framework of reasonable and sustainable forestry, then the cutting and usage of trees is by far the most environmentally friendly way of producing certain types of products and services. We talked to Péter Csóka about the life cycle of wood and global
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Polishing the Stars
The success of the Perun rocket and a new era for the Polish space industry.
Sandbanks on the Vistula
Domestic Political Wanderings in Poland, with Foreign Policy Expert and Former Diplomat Zsombor Zeöld.
For those who frequent Warsaw during the summer months, the sight may be familiar: in the city’s iconic river, the Vistula, sandbanks begin to emerge. At the end of September 2025, the Polish government led
