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Vladimir Kara-Murza Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison

On Monday, April 17, the Moscow City Court sentenced Vladimir Kara-Murza to 25 years in a strict regime colony. He was convicted under three articles of the Russian Criminal Code.

Porto, Portugal: A Dazzling Weekend Getaway

Located in the northern part of the country, along the Douro River, is the second largest city of Portugal: Porto. This city is one...

The Roots of the French’s Love of Protests

As such, it is visible that the current protests do not only symbolize discontent with the increased retirement age but represent a general anti-establishment movement within France. It is a protest against a government that bypassed a parliamentary vote and against a president that seems to have lost touch with the public.

Humza Yousaf: Scotland’s First Minister

Humza Yousaf is the first Muslim head of government of a Western European nation. The 37-year-old Yousaf was sworn in on Wednesday, March 29.

Ukraine: One year after the Russian Invasion – An IE Event Exclusive

To commemorate the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Ukrainian Association in Segovia and various IE members organized a panel to discuss...

The Fiction of Aid in Syria and Turkey After The Earthquake

Around a month ago Syria and Turkey experienced a natural tragedy. On an early Monday morning, at 4:17 am, when everyone was sound asleep,...

The Landmark Trade Deal in Northern Ireland

On February 27, United Kingdom (UK) Prime Minister Rishi Sunak met with President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen in Windsor. The long-awaited discussions over Brexit’s Northern Ireland Protocol began a “new chapter” in UK-EU relationships according to Prime Minister Sunak.

The Women in Business Club Takes on Oxford

On Saturday, February 11, IE University’s Women in Business (WiB) club attended a roundtable discussion for all university Women in Business or Women in Finance organizations across Europe. The event was hosted by the Women’s Society Alliance (WSA), a hub that unites women-led university clubs across Europe.

One Year of Life-Changing Tragedy

On the one hand, fate gave me a gift, and on the other hand, it gave me an irreparable tragedy. Sometimes we have no control over our fate, sometimes we have to act as fate wills us. Fate decreed the lives of millions of Ukrainians. After one year of the war, they are scattered all over the world, not knowing what else life is preparing for them.

Historical Protests Sweep France in Response to Macron’s Pension Plan

February 7 signifies the third day of nationwide protests in France, challenging French President Macron’s plan to raise the retirement age from 62 to...

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Are We Still Trying to Make America Great Again?

The situation is scary, and the only thing that American citizens can do to prevent it is to vote. Reluctantly, and for the lesser of two evils, they have to cast their ballots. As for the rest of us, we will have to sit back, watch, and hope that the situation that all of us remember from our childhoods does not repeat itself. This time around, there will be no jolly ranchers or playground conversations to envelope our ignorance. This time, we will live through it as adults.

The Global Podcast Era

Since 2020, podcasts have grown to become one of the major sources of entertainment for most people. From leisure to news to wellness and...

Las leyes de la guerra y su moralidad

La guerra no es solo una serie de acciones tácticas y estratégicas; es un terreno donde la moral y la ley se entrecruzan de maneras complejas y dolorosas.