traditions
Marius Ivaskevicius: no straight answers
33 year-old Marius Ivaskevicius is a poet, playwright and director who explores the complexity and melancholy of the Slavic soul. His works are at once tender and humourous
traditions, literature, post-soviet states, copyright, regions, integration, identity
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
traditions, warsaw, labour, communism, warsaw, ton van anh, foreign policy
Newsha Tavakolian, Iran's inside story
At the inauguration of Perpignan's 19th festival ‘Visa pour l'image’, the Iranian photojournalist focuses on the situation of women in the Middle East
traditions, feminism, men and women, poverty, war, newsha tavakolian, iran islamic republic of
Purchase power beats flower power on canals
Once a favourite of the flower power generation, living on a canal boat has become a privilege for the young and affluent. Today modern houseboats are not longer dingy eccentric dwellings for the marginal, but fully equipped modern pads
traditions, lifestyle, netherlands, tourism, architecture, amsterdam, guide
Mónika Miczura, a 21st century gypsy
As the owner of one of the most beautiful modern-day Romany voices, Mónika Miczura, 37, affirms her musical freedom, reclaims her own traditional instincts and modernity, and turns her back on the standard clichés of gypsy folklore.
traditions, nationalism, sex, hungary, mónika miczura, brunch, music
Montenegro goes on sale
For years the unspoiled beauty of Montenegro used to be the best kept secret in Europe. Now the sights of old Venetian squares, spectacular mountains, bays, sandy beaches are once more a favourite destination for globe-trotters around the world
traditions, purchasing power, enlargement, liberalisation, freedom of movement, international trade, housing
Siesta time
Carpignano Salentino, Italy, July 2006
traditions, wine, siesta, italy, food, photo, photography
With estranged eyes
Midzyzdroje, Polish-German border, summer 2006
traditions, miedzyzdroje, poland, history, development, travel, cities
Kinshasa-Paris: life at the margins of the state
8000km from home, the Congolese community in Paris remain as concerned as ever by the politics in their country – and unconvinced the elections that took place on the 30 July will change anything
traditions, defence, congo, france, freedom, discrimination, democratisation
The times are a chang(el)ing
For centuries, stories of changelings have circulated in Europe. What could explain the similarity of these tales of human babies being snatched, and being replaced by changelings – elven babies with unquenchable appetites?
traditions, europe, family, faith, education system, religion, history
Quirky customs and tantalising traditions
The breeze is warm, school is over and festivals mushroom all over Europe. But the traditional joys of warm beer, rock get-togethers and muddy camping sites are making way for some more exotic fayres. Discover some of the strange and unheard of festivals that will rock Europe during the coming month. Get ready to pack your bags!
traditions, barcelona, finland, zakopane, venice, spain, festivals
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