communism
Disappearing in the crowd: Vietnamese immigrants in Poland
Thousands of Vietnamese are repressed in their home country and are forced to leave Asia and try their luck abroad. For those who choose Poland, the transition is sometimes tough
communism, labour, ton van anh, violence, viet nam, traditions, european democracy
Translating threats: Chinese immigrants fight to stay in France
Nicolas Sarkozy vowed to step up deportations of illegal immigrants to 25,000. A network of teachers fights to defend pupils and their families
communism, paris, education system, china, france, identity, human rights
War on huts, peace to the palaces!
Before long, demolition work will begin on the ‘Palace of the Republic’ in Berlin, a relic from GDR days. In other ex-socialist states there are similar buildings, and every one has its own story.
communism, bucarest, germany, berlin, architecture, sofia, cities
“Crises help the EU move forward”
One of Poland’s best known personalities is the politician, writer and journalist Tadeusz Mazowiecki. In an interview with cafebabel.com, he considers the effect of Polish accession and how Europe can move forward.
communism, turkey, russian federation, bulgaria, europe, ukraine, enlargement
Artists in arms
Politics is not the only thing to have changed in Poland since the fall of communism. Maria Staszkiewicz investigates the underground artists trying to bring a little perspective to Polish lives.
communism, youth, contemporary art, minsk, belarus, street art, society
Poland on the way up
In old Europe, people are fearing an influx of cheap Polish labour and the relocation of businesses to Poland. But are these fears justified? We take a look at the facts.
communism, development, economy, enlargement, central and eastern europe, poland
My beloved Poland
Many Poles have been forced into exile over the centuries, often because of the sufferings endured by their motherland. This has created a veritable diaspora - both multifaceted and influential.
communism, right-wing, belgium, brussels, london, lech kaczynski, united kingdom
Solidarity: the end of a myth
While the Polish trade union ‘Solidarity’ celebrates its 25th anniversary, what has become of Lech Walsea and his fellow freedom fighters?
communism, lech walesa, alexander kwasniewski, warsaw, democratisation, world affairs, politics
A message of hope for the Balkans
The Csango, ethnic Hungarians of the Moldavian region in Romania, have a history marked with bitter struggles for the recognition of their rights. They boast cultural and religious roots interwoven with those of all Europe.
communism, racism, balkans, nationalism, discrimination, hungary, moldova republic of
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