Bloc’s relationship with its biggest trading partner under increasing scrutiny. More than a million Europeans have signed a petition asking the EU to suspend a trade deal with Israel for its atrocities in Gaza. Three member states – Spain, Ireland and Slovenia – tabled a proposal backing the call. But Israel’s allies, Germany and Italy, … Read more
A poet and a composer are inspired by Libyan history to create a modern peace anthem for their divided country. Could Libya solve its political problems by revisiting a decades-old agreement that once brought its warring tribal factions together in national reconciliation? Since the overthrow of Muammar Gaddafi in 2011, the country has been in … Read more
Legendary Azerbaijani singer Alim Qasimov shares his journey, preserving and redefining the ancient art of mugham music. In Baku’s International Mugham Center, Alim Qasimov, a living legend of Azerbaijani music, keeps the soul of mugham alive. With a voice that transcends borders, Qasimov bridges ancient traditions and contemporary relevance, weaving timeless stories into his art. … Read more