35th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Armenia
photo: © Embassy of the Republic of Armenia in the NetherlandsBeata Bruggeman-SekowskaThe Republic of Armenia marked the 35th a...
Tajikistan: where civilizations meet
Beata Bruggeman-SekowskaTajikistan is a breathtakingly mountainous country in Central Asia, with 93% of its territory covered by mo...
Kazakhstan: from the Silk Road to modern Shymkent
Beata Bruggeman-SekowskaKazakhstan is the largest landlocked country in the world and the ninth-largest country by area. Covering a...
Uzbekistan: a journey through history, culture and modern Central Asia
Beata Bruggeman-SekowskaUzbekistan is one of the most interesting destinations I have visited. It is extremely safe, surprisingly d...
1 September 1992: Slovakia Adopts Its Constitution
On 1 September 1992, the Slovak National Council adopted the Constitution of the Slovak Republic. This date is now remembered in Slovak...
Remembering the Victims: Inside Kazakhstan’s Museum of Political Repression
Beata Bruggeman-SękowskaIn May 2026, I visited the Museum of Victims of Political Repression in the city of Shymkent, Kazakhstan. A...
The State Museum of Memory of Victims of Repression in Tashkent: Commemorating the Victims of Political Repression
In June 2026, I had the opportunity to visit a fascinating museum in Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, dedicated to the victims of T...
When in Warsaw, Don’t Miss the Spectacular Viewing Platform at Varso Tower: the Tallest Building in the European Union
Text and photos: Beata Bruggeman-SękowskaIf you're visiting Warsaw, one attraction deserves a place at the very top of your itinera...
International Women’s Day: from socialist ideals to somber memories
Beata Bruggeman-SekowskaEvery year, International Women’s Day is celebrated worldwide, often seen as a positive day for women’s rig...
Diana Abgar: The First Officially Appointed Female Diplomat in Modern History
By Beata Bruggeman-SekowskaAt a time when women around the world were still fighting for basic political rights, Diana Abgar emerge...