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Interview with EU Ambassador to Ukraine

An interview with the European Union Ambassador to Ukraine, Matti Maasikas.

¿Qué mismo, elecciones o fútbol?

La incertidumbre sobre el COVID-19 y la economía global siguen creciendo. Va a ser un año lleno de cambios, con una posible vacuna para...

Protesting Putin, In and Outside of Russia

Russia kicked off 2021 with massive riots that have spread across the country. Last week, on Sunday, Moscow authorities arrested opposition leader and outspoken...

The Year of Digital Fashion

2020 has come to an end and we’ve learned a lot. The world has to been continually changing and adapting to the present challenges....

España Despierta: Madrid Lock-down Protest (with video)

In the late afternoon on the 23th of January, IE Student Alejandro Gamarra spotted a large gathering of people holding signs and chanting at Jardines del Descubrimiento. Gamarra abandoned his car to head for the protest to further investigate.

Everybody was Curfew Fighting: Legal battle over Castilla y León’s curfew

Legal battle over Castilla y León’s curfew Last Saturday 16thof January, the region of Castilla y León changed its curfew hours, changing its start time...

Coronavirus Update on January 26

SPAIN Currently, Spain is passing the third wave of the pandemic, which continues to escalate daily in all communities. The past holidays have caused the...

Student experiences with Filomena in Madrid

Last week, Spain experienced its worst snowstorm in over 50 years. Over 20 inches of snow fell between the 8th of January to the...

Vaccine: Geopolitics and Spheres of Influence

Here we are, vaccines have been approved and trials have been promising. Now the stake is at distribution. Most westerners have been hearing of...

Winter in Segovia: Getaways in Castilla y Leon

With the end of midterms comes the dire need for a break, however with all the new restrictions we cannot simply go to Madrid...

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Georgia’s Political Crisis: Protests Erupt Over EU Membership Suspension

Protests erupted throughout Georgia after the government suspended EU membership talks until 2028, demanding democratic reforms and closer EU ties. As a country with a population of 3.7 million, its stability and sovereignty are critical in the region. Following the government's decision to halt EU membership negotiations until 2028, Georgia has seen a rise in protests and political unrest in recent weeks. At nationwide rallies in Tbilisi, thousands of Georgians have taken to the streets to demand democratic reforms and renewed commitment to the EU. Georgia's long history of protecting its stability, and sovereignty, and efforts to strengthen its links with the West are highlighted by the government's efforts to handle this crisis. 

History’s Shortest Term of Martial Law: 157 Minutes of Fear In South Korea

President Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea unexpectedly declared martial law in the country for the first time in 50 years, prohibiting political activities...

When in Doubt, Meditate it Out 

Life as a member of the IE community can be stressful—whether you’re a student or a teacher, one thing we can all agree on...