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Liliana is a Bulgarian who recently obtained her Master's in European integration and diplomacy of the European Union. Passionate about travelling, photography and discovering the hidden gems of Europe, she has been part of the Editors' team since 2020.

Men waving Bulgarian flags while swimming in icy waters.

Where Fire Meets Ice

Will the Bulgarian rituals Nestinari fire dance and Ice horo survive in spite of a young and less superstitious generation?

Lari, Leva, Krones and Euros: Young Perspectives on Europe’s Currencies

Cashless payments and cryptocurrencies are gaining ground. Which role do physical banknotes still play for Europe's youth?

Home Altar: A Gate to my Family’s Journey

In Liliana’s grandparents' home in Bulgaria, many objects carry family memories of the period after the Balkan Wars. Like the home altar in the living room - how did it impact the family's history?

Buzludzha – Bulgaria’s Abandoned UFO

It looks like an UFO: Buzludzha, a peak in the Central Balkan Mountains, which is home to an iconic brutalist monument. An object of controversy since its construction in 1971. What do young Bulgarians think about the this history cast in stone?

Kreuzberg – The Berlin Face of Contrasts

What are the reasons to live in Kreuzberg and is it a good place for young people? How diverse and culturally appealing is it? While in Germany’s capital city, the Editors' team took the opportunity to stroll the streets of the multicultural face of Berlin, Kreuzberg and ask locals and foreigners what makes the district special.

#LivingBelgium: A Country With Multiple Personalities

How come Belgium spent nearly two years without a government? Does a Belgian identity really exist? Is a life without French fries possible in Belgium? While spending her Erasmus Solidarity Corps in Ghent, Liliana from Bulgaria found out. And was surprised by way more...

What if…you Could Relive one Moment From Austrian History?

Small country, big history: Becoming independent in 1955, the fundament of today's Austria was laid. However, the alpine country's history dates back to the Stone Age. While strolling through the streets of Vienna, the Editors of the EUSTORY History Campus wondered: How do people perceive Austrian history in a city where every corner tells a story about the past? In the streets of the Austrian capital they passers-by: “What if…you could relive one moment from Austrian history?”

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