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Between Damascus and Vienna: A Life in the Laby...
A young Syrian dreams of freedom and is caught in the throes of history. Samer Al Najjar's novel leads from a lost childhood in Damascus, through revolution and escape, to...
Between Damascus and Vienna: A Life in the Laby...
A young Syrian dreams of freedom and is caught in the throes of history. Samer Al Najjar's novel leads from a lost childhood in Damascus, through revolution and escape, to...
Europe Between Borders and Conscience
Europa im Herzen tells of past escape routes and at the same time raises questions for the present. The novel reminds us that behind political debates there are always individual...
Europe Between Borders and Conscience
Europa im Herzen tells of past escape routes and at the same time raises questions for the present. The novel reminds us that behind political debates there are always individual...
When Aleppo Burned: The Reality Behind the Novel
Layla's story is rooted in real events. This article sheds light on the historical background of civil war, flight, and Mediterranean crossings, revealing the reality behind the destinies depicted in...
When Aleppo Burned: The Reality Behind the Novel
Layla's story is rooted in real events. This article sheds light on the historical background of civil war, flight, and Mediterranean crossings, revealing the reality behind the destinies depicted in...
Why "Ruthless Power" is more relevant than ever...
The novel is set in the late 1990s. Its questions, however, are highly topical. How do abuse of power, political isolation, and loss of trust arise – and what can...
Why "Ruthless Power" is more relevant than ever...
The novel is set in the late 1990s. Its questions, however, are highly topical. How do abuse of power, political isolation, and loss of trust arise – and what can...
Between the Mediterranean and Humanity: The Lit...
Gino Pacifico doesn't talk about numbers or political debates, but about people. This article sheds light on the author's mindset and reveals the experiences and beliefs behind "Europa im Herzen".
Between the Mediterranean and Humanity: The Lit...
Gino Pacifico doesn't talk about numbers or political debates, but about people. This article sheds light on the author's mindset and reveals the experiences and beliefs behind "Europa im Herzen".
The Real Scandal Behind the Novel: When the EU ...
The novel is based on a political crisis that shook Europe. What actually happened in 1999 and why did the European Parliament force the entire Commission to resign?
The Real Scandal Behind the Novel: When the EU ...
The novel is based on a political crisis that shook Europe. What actually happened in 1999 and why did the European Parliament force the entire Commission to resign?