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A striking painting by Greek artist Giannēs Gaitēs, titled Display or Onlookers (1974-1975), featuring a crowd of nearly identical, faceless men dressed in red-striped suits, black ties, and red bowler hats. Their monochromatic faces, with simple black slits for eyes, create an eerie sense of conformity and anonymity. The repetition of figures, tightly packed together against a vivid orange background, evokes themes of mass identity, societal uniformity, and depersonalization. The artwork serves as a powerful critique of modern society’s loss of individuality, making it a fitting visual metaphor for bureaucratic Europe’s political and economic stagnation

Munich 2025: Europe’s never-ending identity crisis

The word “Munich” evokes grim European memories: Hitler’s Beer Hall Putsch (1923), the 1938 Agreement that fed Central Europe to the wolves, and the 1972 Olympic massacre. Now, another fateful gathering looms

Exhibition with large portraits of Chinese President Xi Jinping, surrounded by images of public engagements, with silhouetted visitors observing

Editorial #5

Donald Trump’s second term starts with diplomatic surprises—an invitation to Xi Jinping, delayed TikTok ban enforcement, and trade talks. Will rhetoric turn into action, or are we entering a new era of uncertainty?

A composite image of the 2024 U.S. presidential debate featuring Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. The photos capture different moments of the debate, with Trump speaking forcefully, Harris reacting, and both candidates engaging in direct exchanges. The LIVE ABC News 2024 Presidential Debate banner is visible, emphasizing the event's significance

Editorial #3

As Kamala Harris and Donald Trump battle for the U.S. presidency, their opposing foreign policies could reshape global alliances, economic strategies, and military priorities in an increasingly volatile world

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China’s advance in the Balkans and Central Europe

For about a decade, China has been actively investing in the Balkans due to their geostrategic position and their proximity to the European market. Now Beijing’s next stop is Central Europe