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October 8, 2023

Are EU funds being wasted on garbage in Romania? Also: The Dragon's Heart café in Bosnia employs people with Down syndrome.

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Focus on Europe — Spotlight on People

What drives people in Europe – politically, socially and culturally? How do Europeans lead their lives? What are their views, hopes and fears? Focus on Europe – Spotlight on People provides the answers.

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