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The Romanians choosing life in the hills
A growing number of Romanians are choosing to move to the countryside. Why?

Is the Taliban鈥檚 war on drugs working?
In 2022, the Taliban banned poppy farming. How is this measure affecting people?

Who's Poland's new president?
Karol Nawrocki is a right-wing historian, an amateur boxer and a fan of Donald Trump

Ukrainian life under Russian occupation
Constant threat and acts of rebellion, what is life like under Russian control?

The TV drama that shocked the Arab world
How an Egyptian TV drama tackled sensitive topics and sparked difficult conversations

Why does Moldova matter to Putin?
Is Russia trying to influence the results of the upcoming elections in Moldova?

Russia's 'grey zone' war
What is 'grey zone' warfare, and who is at risk?

The reality of reporting in Syria
How the press functioned in Syria under Assad

Ukraine, the war and TikTok
How the war in Ukraine is portrayed on social media

The Russian grandma who went to jail
Russian activist Natalya Filonova was arrested in 2022. What happened to her?