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When athletes arrive at a championship, they expect everything to be ready. From airport transfers and accommodation to accreditation and competition schedules, countless details must come together. For those responsible for delivering the event, however, the work begins long before the first contest. Sergiu Oleinic understands both sides of the sport. Having represented Portugal at…

The evolution of Poland’s approach to the Syrian Arab Republic forms part of a broader trend initiated in Europe by countries including Italy, Greece, and Cyprus. Faced with pressure from smuggling routes, these states have concluded that ignoring the fact that President Bashar al-Assad remains in power is no longer a useful foreign-policy instrument. From…

A stolen dagger drives the action in Kanjar, a Kyrgyz thriller that explores the loss of cultural heritage. Director and screenwriter Adilet Akmatov draws on his experience as a stunt performer and fight choreographer to bring the story to the screen.