Letov on the Attack
A lavishly illustrated first biography of a Russian rocker whose life was no less turbulent than his music.
Upheaval in Belarus
Stsiapan’s Gold Mine
A young man is counting on a revolution in the minds of Belarusians. From Respekt.
Between a Rock and a Political Hard Place
How Belarusian mediators try to reconcile Lukashenka’s supporters and opponents. From Hrodna Life.
PPE for the People
With the Belarusian government denying there was a problem after the pandemic hit, volunteers stepped in to supply vital protective gear.
The Telegram Effect
As we look back at the beginnings of the Belarusian protests, it would be hard to overestimate the influence of the messenger app in facilitating the unrest.
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Around the Bloc
The U.S. Sanctions Russia for Hacks, Election Interference
Plus, a snail named after Novak Djokovic, usury hits Georgian seniors, and more.
Russian Student Editors Face Prison Time for Protest Video
Plus, Poles jog for LGBT+ rights, Serbia makes Sputnik V jabs, and more.
Romanian Health Minister Fired After Hospital Tragedy
Plus, obesity and COVID-19 in Czechia, Russians cancel Turkey travel plans, and more.
Russia Warns U.S. Warships to Stay Away from Crimea
Plus, a court thwarts a Polish press takeover, Slovenia mulls Bosnia’s borders, and more.
Referendum Expanding Presidential Powers Passes in Kyrgyzstan
Plus, Russia celebrates Gagarin, cannabis remains rooted in Albania, and more.
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Commentary
The Vote, the Plague, and Two Men Standing
The top vote-getters in Bulgaria’s parliamentary elections ran kindred campaigns with radically different platforms.
Dead Souls: Russia’s COVID Calamity
Russian officials admit to drastically undercounting the pandemic death toll, yet lecture the world on how to tackle the crisis.
Wasted Opportunities Lie in Store for Central Europe
Or, four ways to squander the coming EU pandemic-recovery windfall.
The Defier of Borders
Remembering a Serbian artist whose music moved freely across political and ideological lines.
Latest News
The Return of the Polish Wolf
Nearly eradicated decades ago, the wolf is today an emblem of successful human-predator coexistence in Poland.
At a Crossroads
The support of the Biden administration for Ukraine is strong, but is there a partner in Kyiv? From the German Marshall Fund.
Kazakh Pension Pot Grab Leaves the Poor in the Cold
A government stimulus has helped the moneyed invest and driven up property prices. From Eurasianet.
King of the Media
Orban’s influence on the media is without rival in Hungary – no matter what the government says. From Telex.hu.
The Spirit of Turkey’s Traditional Horseback Sport
A popular spectator event for centuries, cirit now faces questions about the animals’ welfare. From Inside Turkey.
Walking Under Water
Russian synchronized swimmer struts her stuff on social media.
