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Behind the glossy coverage of the nation as a tourist destination, Saudi citizens are oppressed when they speak out.

How did the United Arab Emirates become influential on the world stage and a key player in the  the Middle East?

The Tajikistan government views Islam with suspicion in a country which is more than 95% Muslim.

Paris city hall is pursuing a green traffic policy: Less cars, more bicycles. But not everybody is pleased.

The Czech Republic's leading horse race, which began in 1874, is also one of the most dangerous steeplechases in the world.

A bitter sea battle is ongoing between China and its neighbours over access to the South China Sea.

40 years after the Chernobyl disaster, the reactor is at risk from Russian drone attacks.

Whilst far-right groups are treated with impunity in Orban’s Hungary, those protesting against them are not.

Colombia is blighted by ultra-violent street gangs with children as young as ten years old being recruited to sell drugs, steal, intimidate and kill.

How can we have more fulfilling sex? Ronja von Rönne meets couples and singles who have reinvented their sexuality.

From queer cake sitting to sex positive tasting evenings, Tracks finds out about food and sexuality.

A performance of Khatchaturian’s virtuosic violin concerto and Stravinsky’s ground-breaking The Rite of Spring.

Will the clear victory for Rumen Radev’s Progressive Bulgaria in recent elections mean a turning point for Bulgaria?

How can we age well? Ronja von Rönne trys to find out by talking to chimney sweep Norbert Skrobek, who is close to retirement and Monika Gutte who defies age with a zest for life

Prince was a diamond with many facets

They are reclaiming their bodies and freely expressing their sexuality: A focus on sex positive popstars in contemporary culture.

For many, family means love and cohesion but can also be a source of tension and conflict.

Using the latest technology, researchers are discovering the bright colours of ancient Greek art and architecture.  

Paris city hall is pursuing a green traffic policy: Less cars, more bicycles. But not everybody is pleased.