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The Third International Congress "The World After Chernobyl" is organized by the Belarusian Charitable Fund "For The Children Of Chernobyl" in collaboration with the Federal Association of Chernobyl Initiatives (Germany), the International Educational Centre (Dortmund - Minsk) and thanks to the support... Болей »

The forces of change fostering democratization at the local level have gathered so much momentum in recent years that they can only be resisted at one’s own peril. Democracy has become the legitimate demand of all local communities. Today more than 70 countries in various parts of the world are in the... Болей »

The present booklet, the finał issue in the series Peoples ofthe Baltic, is different from the previous seven booklets. While these provide systematic discussions of subjects important for the Region, the present booklet consists of a collection of articles by specially invited contributors giving his... Болей »

Freedom in the World 2005 could not have been completed without the contributions of numerous Freedom House staff and consultants (please see the section titled “The Survey Team” at the end of the book for a detailed list of these contributors). Several other Freedom House staff members took time out... Болей »

RESOLUTION Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine On Setting of Duty Elections of President of Ukraine. In accordance with the paragraph 7 of first section of the Article 85, of fifth section of the Article 103 of Constitution of Ukraine Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine decrees: 1. To appoint duty elections of President... Болей »

This brochure is a revision of an essay which was first published in: I. Baud et. al. (eds.), Realigning Government, Civil Society and the Market: New Challenges in Urban and Regional Development. Essays in Honour of G.A. de Bruijne. (Amsterdam: agios, University of Amsterdam, 2001) on the occasion of... Болей »

Yalta, a smallish town in the Crimea, became a symbol. Timothy Garton Ash in his book “The Polish Revolution: Solidarity”, wrote: “When I was in Poland for the first time, I frequently heard the magic word "Yalta”. 'Yalta’, my new friends would sigh. At the word 'Yalta', conversation would fade into... Болей »

This report is the second of a series of papers which are planned to present the viewpoints of the Polish non-governmental community regarding important European Integration-related international issues. The project was initiated by the Stefan Batory Foundation and we are inviting various NGOs to work... Болей »

The history of every nation contains moments that become decisive for its future. The peaceful Orange Revolution in Ukraine at the end of 2004 was just such a historic turning point for my country. Ukrainians stood up for their dignity and their freedom. It was a battle that they won. They made a clear... Болей »

The volume focuses on the roles played by Turkey and the countries and unrecognized entities of the South Caucasus in regional integration and the management of the region's ethnopolitical conflicts. The volume is composed of analytical papers based on presentations made at a conference in Istanbul on... Болей »

In December 1991 the Byelorussian people celebrate the hundredth birthday of Maksim Bagdanovich, a well-known poet, one of the founders of modern Byelorussian poesy. This booklet contains many verses from his first collection “Garland” and from some other books, published after his death. The poet’s... Болей »

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One’s judgement about the world is based on his or her own personal knowledge, ideas and values – and on his or her personal “myths” about the things happening around. When these ideas about life become common, they turn into myths that live in the mind of the whole society, i.e. in mass consciousness.... Болей »

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Developing the concept of democracy, Silvia Walby1 identifies three stages of its advance: electoral democracy, participatory democracy and open democracy. She considers electoral democracy basic and the most elementary level of democracy. In the 21st century in Europe its attainment is no longer an... Болей »

Few institutions — colleges, universities, foundations and large nonprofits — that rely on investments to generate cash for current operations and to underwrite future growth have escaped economic whiplash in recent years as the stock market tumbled and the economy stalled: The Mott Foundation has been... Болей »

In the recent years, Europe has experienced great political changes that challenged the Old Continent to build a totally new order in international relations. But at negotiations tables, it is clear that the regulations that will lay the legal foundations of the future must be accompanied by solving... Болей »

Замак у Міры — адзін з найбольш значных помнікаў архітэктуры Беларусі. Ён знаходзіцца непадалёк ад р.Нёман і сучаснай аўтастрады Мінск — Брэст. Гэта першая мураваная прыватнаўласніцкая рэзідэнцыя на Беларусі. Яна ўзнікла на пачатку XVI стагоддзя, з таго часу лёс яе цесна звязаны з гістарычнымі падзеямі... Болей »

Вітаўт Кіпель адзін з найстарэйшых беларускіх дзеячаў у ЗША і дырэктар Беларускага інстытуту навукі і мастацтва. Паводле яго, мэта нядаўніх паправак у Крымінальны кодэкс Беларусі – запужаць людзей перад удзелам у палітычным працэсе перад выбарамі. Ён лічыць, што нягледзячы на шырокія фармулёўкі, як напрыклад... Болей »

"If you see the authorities in your dream / don't move for a week of your / mouth." (Ewa Lipska, From the Dream Book)... Болей »

Województwo podlaskie posiada środowisko przyrodnicze zachowane w znacznym stopniu w niemal naturalnym stanie. Tu znajdują się wielkie kompleksy leśne, cztery parki narodowe, czyste rzeki i jeziora. Tu występuje wielkie bogactwo flory i fauny. Zróżnicowanie i wielobarwność podlaskiej przyrody jest znaczącą... Болей »

Academic freedom, as known and enjoyed by scholars of the West, has no place in the USSR. The group that forcibly holds power in the Soviet Union cannot, without jeopardizing its own existence, permit man's free access to knowledge and its unrestricted use. Bolshevik philosophy knows but a single truth... Болей »