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Focus on Europe – Spotlight on People

December 7, 2023

Helsinki's underground city, a sprawling network of emergency shelters, includes spaces that are open to public use, with a pool, play areas and more. Also: Serbia's opposition has its sights set on victory in December's parliamentary elections.

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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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