Installation by a controversial Spanish artist which refers to Catalan separatists as “political prisoners” was removed
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Hungarian political humour thriving under illiberal leadership
In recent years regular political comedy nights have seen Hungarian comedians improvise on the latest news
Putin Seeks to Destroy the Muslim People of Ukraine’s Crimea
Vladimir Putin is directing his forces to systematically erase the native Crimean Tatar people
The Russian election is fake, but Navalny is hammering Putin
Campaign is a standoff between the incumbent leader of Russia and his charismatic and rival, Alexei Navalny
VIDEO: The unique challenges facing Central European democracy
The dynamics underscoring rise in authoritarian right wing politics in Hungary and Central Europe more generally
How Italian elections reveal the flaws in European democracy
Apathy and extremism are fruits a political system that has renounced any vision or passion for the future
Putin critic Navalny’s website blocked for exposing corruption
Alexei Navalny posted a video alleging a deputy prime minister enjoyed lavish hospitality from a billionaire tycoon
Ukraine’s chief economic adviser sacked after corruption charges
Ukraine’s president has dismissed Boris Lozhkin hours after Al Jazeera contacted both men over a story
Taking measure of the support for Putin inside Russian
Despite chest-thumping of Putin’s more enthusiastic supporters, it’s unclear exactly how deep this devotion runs
VIDEO: An activist Roma theater troupe challenging stereotypes
In the heart of Romania, a new theatre group named Giuvlepin is challenging existing stereotypes of their community