By Matija Šerić
After the dissolution of the Soviet Union and Ukraine’s declaration of independence in 1991, the Ukrainian government launched efforts to transition the economy from a planned system to a market-based one. This transition process led to severe economic hardships and widespread poverty. In the first decade of Ukraine’s independence, nearly 80% of…
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By Matija Šerić
At the beginning of December, the Venezuelan Ministry of National Commerce announced that it had held important discussions with Cuban representatives (officials from the Chamber of Commerce and the Ministry of Food Industry and Foreign Trade) aimed at strengthening bilateral economic cooperation. The Venezuelans emphasized “supporting the Cuban people through a program…
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By Matija Šerić
Over the past twenty years, the influence of the Republic of Poland in Europe has significantly increased. Although Poland was once synonymous with backwardness, poverty, repression, and emigration during the Cold War, since the introduction of democracy and a multiparty system in 1989, Poland has transformed into an exemplary state. Today, Poland…
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By Matija Šerić
The Sicilian Mafia, or Cosa Nostra, emerged as a result of complex historical, social, economic, and political conditions in Sicily. Throughout its turbulent history, this Italian island was a target of conquest and foreign rule, including the Greeks, Romans, Arabs, Normans, Spanish, and Austrians. These invasions and wars created specific conditions in…
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By Matija Šerić
The term „mafia“ is used almost daily in discussions—maybe not as much as before, but still regularly. The mafia is not always easy to define, but it can be seen as a secret association of organized crime engaged in illegal activities (threats, violence, murder, corruption, drug trafficking, prostitution, racketeering) with the goal…
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By Matija Šerić
On May 9, Somalia—particularly the capital Mogadishu—was hit by heavy rains and resulting devastating floods. According to the Somali government, over 115 mm of rain fell in just eight hours. It is therefore not surprising that at least seven people died in the floods in two districts of Mogadishu. Among the victims…
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Spurs Shock New York: Wemby and Company Stun the Knicks and Bring the Series Back to Life
By Matija Šerić It finally happened. After an incredible run of 13 consecutive playoff wins, the Knicks have finally been defeated. In Game 3 of the NBA Finals, San Antonio earned its first victory in the series with a 115:111 win, cutting the deficit to 2–1. And this was no ordinary win. It came in…
Spurs Shock New York: Wemby and Company Stun the Knicks and Bring the Series Back to Life
By Matija Šerić It finally happened. After an incredible run of 13 consecutive playoff wins, the Knicks have finally been defeated. In Game 3 of the NBA Finals, San Antonio earned its first victory in the series with a 115:111 win, cutting the deficit to 2–1. And this was no ordinary win. It came in…
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