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Writing in a foreign language can be frustrating, but it can also be an unexpected literary career. Meet Alexandra Salmela, Laia Fàbregas and Wladimir Kaminer, three European writers who made it triply difficult: they got published, in a foreign language, and none of them in English. >>> more
The Hagia Sophia: a Catholic cathedral, an Orthodox basilica, a mosque... Or a "monument of all civilisation"? Step into the beautiful building which divides and unites Europeans. >>> more
Buenos Aires, a cemetery - you walk between the rows of tombs, feeling more and more disorientated. Are you really still in Argentina, or have you been transported to Paris? >>> more
Michael Haneke has been described as a "cineast of evil". But his films take us into the depths of European neuroses - and show us how to transcend national borders. >>> more
Fast food: a quick way to get fat, or a quick way to experience the wonders of Europe's diverse cuisine? We skip McDonalds to discover pretzels, pizza and something made of sheep's intestines... >>> more
Lost in translation: the weird and wonderful idioms from all over Europe which ought to be part of the English language. This time: a few idioms you just have to try before you put on the wooden pyjamas. >>> more
Found in the treasure chests of the English language: useful words, strange phrases, Shakespearean quips... This time: a few idioms to save for a rainy day. >>> more
Do we still care about Easter? Learn about how it is celebrated in different European countries and how young people feel about this centuries-old tradition. >>> more
The Hagia Sophia: a Catholic cathedral, an Orthodox basilica, a mosque... Or a "monument of all civilisation"? Step into the beautiful building which divides and unites Europeans.
Buenos Aires, a cemetery - you walk between the rows of tombs, feeling more and more disorientated. Are you really still in Argentina, or have you been transported to Paris?
Michael Haneke has been described as a "cineast of evil". But his films take us into the depths of European neuroses - and show us how to transcend national borders.
Fast food: a quick way to get fat, or a quick way to experience the wonders of Europe's diverse cuisine? We skip McDonalds to discover pretzels, pizza and something made of sheep's intestines...
Lost in translation: the weird and wonderful idioms from all over Europe which ought to be part of the English language. This time: a few idioms you just have to try before you put on the wooden pyjamas.
Found in the treasure chests of the English language: useful words, strange phrases, Shakespearean quips... This time: a few idioms to save for a rainy day.
Do we still care about Easter? Learn about how it is celebrated in different European countries and how young people feel about this centuries-old tradition.
