Stories about Eastern & Central Europe from October, 2016
A Russian Traveled the US Campaign Trail and This Is What He Saw
Ilya Varlamov is one of Russia's most popular photographers and bloggers active today. Last month, he traveled across the US, capturing images that would appeal to his readers back home.
Women in Poland Go on ‘Black Monday’ Strike Against Proposed Abortion Ban
"I demonstrated today, because I just can't accept the new proposals of the abortion law in Poland. If they go through, the will destroy women's bodies, minds and souls."
Macedonian Journalist Božinovski Continues Hunger Strike in Face of Trial Postponement
Božinovski runs the tabloid-style web portal Burevesnik.org, famous for publishing leaked information that implicated prominent members of the Macedonian political elite in a variety of misdeeds.
Polish Pro-Choice Protest Movement Prepares Nationwide Strike on “Black Monday”
On October 3 many women in Poland will not be at their work stations, and housewives will leave domestic chores undone.
When Russia's Homeless Population Starts Talking
When Anastasia Ryabtseva first tried interviewing homeless people in St. Petersburg, many of them refused to talk to her. As a journalist, she startled people, who were suspicious by default.