Why academics in Ukraine feel forced to leave their country

Testimony of an “intellectual migrant” as to the situation with the brain drain from Ukraine into the European Union.

The second day of the Taliban’s absolute dominance is taking off in Kabul

Flood in Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler: Existences in ruins

In Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler and other places affected by the flood disaster in Rhineland-Palatinate and North Rhine-Westphalia, the extent of the damage is gradually becoming apparent.

War Childhood Museum and YIHR: Reconciliation through Sharing Experiences

The wars in the former Yugoslav countries have left scars in all parts of the population. Projects like the War Childhood Museum and YIHR are trying to find a common history.

Slovakia: The Midwives from the Killing Place

The coronavirus pandemic worsened the situation in segregated Roma communities in Slovakia with lacking access to education and hygiene.

Querdenken: Cuddling with Conspiracy Stories

At first glance, the so-called Querdenken ("cross thinking") demonstrations in Germany unite a wide variety of people. Experts, however, see familiar patterns.

Stocks as pop culture: The hype of Gamestop and Wallstreetbets

The supposed fight of “Wallstreetbets” and Wall Street offers best entertainment for weeks now. But the story tells more about dynamics of the markets than a heroic class struggle. An analysis.

Universal basic income: An alternative to Corona emergency aid?

With the Universal Basic Income (UBI) safe through the crisis? Experts: Explain what they think of the idea.

Ukraine at war: What needs to be done for the reintegration of the occupied territories

The war in Ukraine is far from over. But to reintegraate the occupied territories, first steps need to be done now. Germany's history teaches a good lesson for this.

Hungary's Secret University: SZFE-Students in Budapest fight for autonomy

Students and staff of the The University of Theatre and Film Arts Budapest (SZFE) are protesting against the takeover of the institution.

Coronavirus in France: Locked Down in Prisons

The lockdown period might have been lived by some as 'prison' but, according to sociologist Jean Viard, in France it went better than elsewhere. And in real prisons for some inmates it meant freedom, while others had to suffer a double confinement.

Velika Kladuša: Why a local resident helps people on the run

This man once fled the war from former Yugoslavia to Germany. Back home in Bosnia-Herzegovina, he is now helping people on the run. Here he talks about his motivation and the atmosphere on the ground.