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Hardly anywhere in Europe will you find such a great number of roadway gates on the borders as in the Balkans. The former Yugoslavia looked like a miniature model of the former U.S.S.R., the numerous ruined houses and churches still … Continue reading →

We had yet another interesting meeting in Berlin – at the Berlin Geographic Society. Few people know that it was here that in 1877 the term “Silk Roads” (exactly in the plural) was first mentioned with reference to the ancient … Continue reading →

Paris made things look more cheerful. Our Ukrainian truck adorned with the “IRU/UNMAS Demining Afghanistan” logo took a detour around the capital while we went to the UNESCO head office to meet with Mr. Feng Jing, the World Heritage Program … Continue reading →

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The IRU-chartered container loaded with demining equipments has arrived at the French port of Le Havre. We spent 3 hours in the port trying explain to the friendly French customs officers what the TIR-carnet is and how it should be filled out. Continue reading →