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Concentration Camp Opera Evokes Tears and Hope
The children's opera "Brundibar" was presented at Theresienstadt concentration camp during 1943-44. Its message of hope continues to resound on stages worldwide.
Emancipation: mission of centuries
Women's position changed a lot in the last decades. But in an era (the 20th century) where we achieved grandest changes for the world, emancipation is still going slow.
Russian Society and Behavior
Fundamental Russian attitudes tend to differ in many ways from those of Americans. Understanding these differences may help better understand Russian society today.
Contemporary Russian Politics
Since the dissolution of the Soviet Union, Russia has been attempting to build, and often struggles with, establishing a truly democratic government.
Wearing Burqa: A Choice or a Sign of Oppression
France moves to ban burqa in public buildings - including schools, welfare offices and hospitals - as well as on public transport
EU-Russia, Cooperation or Dependence?
Despite a somewhat conflicting image of the EU-Russia relationship from both sides, there is a crucial issue that keeps them mutually dependent on one another: energy.
Ukrainian Easter Traditions: Egg Decorating
Pysanky - Ukraine's most famous masterpieces. Ukrainian ancient art of decorating Easter eggs or Pysanky has always had special meaning for Ukrainian people.
Greece Not Quitting Euro Zone Says Papandreou
Greece, amid criticism from the European Union and the European Central Bank, will stay in the euro zone and ask the IMF to assist them with their parlous finances
EU External Energy Policy
With an internal energy policy based on security, solidarity and efficiency, the EU must now focus on external energy market dynamics that may hamper its energy supply.
Russia-Belarus Oil Dispute
Disputes over energy supplies between Russia and its neighbours have become commonplace at the beginning of the year. Best deal on tariffs or political strategy?
Italian Pasta Producers Accused of Price Fixing
A raid on the headquarters of Italy's major pasta makers has raised the issue of speculation over a basic foodstuff.
Desaparecidos in Spain Still Number 150,000
Amnesty International has criticized Spain for its lukewarm approach to locating Republicans who disappeared during the Spanish Civil War. So why the continuing silence?
The Swiss Vote To Ban Minarets
After a popular referendum on 29 November, minarets can no longer be built in the small, landlocked European nation. The result surprised many Muslims and non-Muslims.
The Recession in Italy
An annual report by national research body the Censis Institute details how Italian families and workers are dealing with the recession at the end of 2009.
A Biography of Baroness Catherine Ashton
On Nov. 19, 2009, Catherine Ashton was named as the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy of the EU. This is a profile.

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