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Violence and Violins, Poland
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Long ago, a friend of mine carried his violin to the frontlines of WWII. At Medyka, we saw a young Ukrainian girl carrying her violin too, escaping the horror and tragedy unfolding in her homeland.
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From refugees to volunteers, Poland
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Wrapped in the flag of their nation, refugees who have chosen to stay at the Polish border provide an invaluable service to their fellow Ukrainians.
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Heartbreak and Anger, Poland
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A day on the Polish Ukrainian border is guaranteed to bring forth a gamut of emotions
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Dignity, Poland
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I will take many memories away from my time here at the Polish Ukrainian border. One I will never forget is the strength and stoicism shown by the Ukrainians.
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Unity of Nations, Poland
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The charity I have joined on the Polish Ukraine border is a real unity of nations, with citizens of over 10 countries working together to help those who have been forced from there homes.
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At the Polish Ukrainian border
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The Polish Ukrainian border at Medyka, one of the busiest points of exit for Ukrainians fleeing Putin’s invasion, was to be my home for a month.
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Heading for the border, Poland
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I’m not really sure what to expect when I arrive at the border. But I do know that everyone will be hoping that the international condemnation of Russia’s invasion, the resilience of the defenders, and the strength of human decency and compassion will stop the catastrophe that is destroying Ukraine.
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BunkArt 2, Albania
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Beneath the central business district of Tirana, Albania, a museum inside a nuclear bunker gives an insight into the paranoid reign of dictator Enver Hoxha
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Albania’s Bunkers
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Albanian dictator Enver Hoxha was convinced foreign powers would invade, and ordered the ‘Bunkerization of Albania’. The scale of the program is mind-boggling: the construction of 221,143 bunkers was planned.
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House of Leaves, Albania
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After taking control, dictator Enver Hoxha wasted no time in building a terrifying state security apparatus that imprisoned the people of Albania within their nation’s borders, and sought to control all aspects of their lives.