“What Are We Queuing Here For?” Music as lens and mirror in Communist Poland
Beata Bruggeman-Sekowska“We are not fascinated by the Polish People's Republic, nor are we trying to recreate it. We are telling th...
The first and only neon museum in Europe
In the heart of Warsaw, in the Palace of Culture and Science a unique institution is dedicated to saving a forgotten piece of history: ...
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...
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...
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...
Estonia’s Struggle for Independence and Freedom
Photo taken at Patarei Memorial Museum for Victims of Communism ©Beata Bruggeman-SekowskaBy Beata Bruggeman-SekowskaThe Estonia...
Kosovo Celebrates 18 Years of Independence at the Historic Nieuwe Kerk in The Hague
photo: © Studio DijkgraafBy Beata Bruggeman-SekowskaOn February 17, 2026, the Embassy of Kosovo in The Hague hosted a concert ...
Polish traces in the Dutch region of Limburg
The Polish Embassy in The Hague produced a documentary exploring Polish traces in the Dutch region of Limburg.We were pleased to s...