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Zukunft Memorial | Vanya Kilber
Zukunft Memorial | Vanya Kilber

Russian History Competition in Exil Yields Diverse Topics Despite Adversity

57 young researchers explored personal, political and hidden stories of people from the 20th century in Russia. Their work reveals how the past was experienced and how it shaped visions of the future.

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Participants of the Annual EUSTORY Network Meeting in Oslo I Photo: Körber-Stiftung/Ilja C. Hendel
Participants of the Annual EUSTORY Network Meeting in Oslo I Photo: Körber-Stiftung/Ilja C. Hendel

Beyond Bias – Teaching History in a Polarised World

How can we teach history and critical thinking in an increasingly polarised world? Some answers from the EUSTORY Annual Network Meeting in Oslo.

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Jørgen Watne Frydnes, General Secretary of PEN Norwegen I Photo: Körber-Stiftung/Ilja C. Hendel
Jørgen Watne Frydnes, General Secretary of PEN Norwegen I Photo: Körber-Stiftung/Ilja C. Hendel

"Being Tolerant Is and Should Be Hard"

How can we continue working for a peaceful future while facing terror and violence? At the EUSTORY annual meeting, Jørgen Watne Frydnes, chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee and former CEO of the Learning Center on Utøya, made a moving plea for more courage, especially when engaging in difficult dialogues. The most important thing: interest in and appreciation of each other.

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The finalists of the 7th edition of the Albanian History Competition” Ask Your Grandparents” I Photo:  Conference videography Service Albania-CVSA
The finalists of the 7th edition of the Albanian History Competition” Ask Your Grandparents” I Photo: Conference videography Service Albania-CVSA

Record Numbers for Albania’s History Competition

The “Ask Your Grandparents” competition reached a record number of participants in 2025. Through essays, art, and multimedia projects, young people preserve historical memories, challenge historical narratives, and strengthen intergenerational dialogue.

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Debate on Polish-German relations | Photo: KARTA Centre Foundation
Debate on Polish-German relations | Photo: KARTA Centre Foundation

Insights into Polish-German Relations Past and Present

In a high-level debate on 18 December 2024, Polish EUSTORY partner reflects on milestones in German-Polish history and culture of remembrance.

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Image: Uroki Istorii
Image: Uroki Istorii

Russian History Competition “Man in History” Continues

Even though its organisers have been forced into exile, the former Russian History Competition “Man in History” continues. The entries of the “autumn competition” for pupils between 14 and 16 years were now presented by Zukunft Memorial in an online presentation.

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Award Ceremony at the NECE Festival in Tirana I Photo: THE CIVICS Innovation Hub/Geri Lula
Award Ceremony at the NECE Festival in Tirana I Photo: THE CIVICS Innovation Hub/Geri Lula

Educational Programme „Solutions Not Sides“ Wins Bridging Gaps Award

The UK-based initiative convinced the jury with their education programme for British secondary schools on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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Josep Borrell congratulating Elena Monje Pérez, winner of the first prize in the Iberian EUSTORY History Competition 2024 I Photo: Real Maestranza de Caballería de Ronda
Josep Borrell congratulating Elena Monje Pérez, winner of the first prize in the Iberian EUSTORY History Competition 2024 I Photo: Real Maestranza de Caballería de Ronda

Josep Borrell Presents Prizes at 2024 Iberian Award Ceremony

The Iberian award ceremony at the Royal Maestranza de Caballería de Ronda in Spain welcomed a high-ranking guest: Mr. Josep Borrell, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy presented the awards and highlighted the importance of education as a driving force for social progress.

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Award ceremony of the 15th Czech History Competition | Photo: Civic Association PANT
Award ceremony of the 15th Czech History Competition | Photo: Civic Association PANT

Praise for Multimedia Projects at Czech Award Ceremony

Although it was already the 15th edition of the Czech History Competition, there were still some innovations to be celebrated at the at the PANT Center in Ostrava. For the first time, prizes were awarded in two categories: professional work and multi-genre project.

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