Since the end of the Cold War, Romania has seen its population decline with millions emigrating to work in Western Europe. 

Every year, demonic creatures known as Krampus invade Austrian towns and villages around St Nicholas Day.

In Ukrainian Mariupol, occupied by Russia for four years, people pay in roubles and their passports are now Russian.

Mexicans are receiving much less money in remittances from family living in the United States, affecting the economy.

A small community in Brandenburg is torn over how to remember terrible events of World War 2.

As the Iranian regime brutally crushes the people’s resistance, brave Iranians still try and make their voices heard.

15 hours of physics a day: How a Bulgarian teacher shapes great minds without the internet or distractions.

After being crushed in Iraq and Syria, members of Islamic State reinforced their presence on the African continent.

Over the last ten years, the number of young farmers has risen by 13% in Italy, more than anywhere else in Europe.

Photographer Alex Iacob explores Romania’s lost derelict breweries, abandoned cinemas and closed up spa towns.