In the region in the far southwest of Ukraine, the war seems far away. Nevertheless, it has brought the area, long estranged from the national mainstream, closer to the rest of the country.

Khust, Ukraine – “Praise Jesus” instead of “hello” is what one often hears in Transcarpathia, Ukraine’s westernmost region. Known for piousness, mesmerising folklore, forested ...

Riverine forests are the most diverse of all European ecosystems, both in terms of plant and animal life. They are also among the most vulnerable, with only a few highly threatened areas remaining on ...