Romanians mark somber anniversary

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The people of Romania are marking the 20th anniversary of the revolution which brought down communist dictator Nicolae Ceausescu. Small commemorations have been held at cemeteries and sites associated with the revolution. Ceausescu and his wife were executed by firing squad on Christmas Day 1989. Matthew Brunwasser looks at how Romanians have been dealing with their recent past. Download MP3

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• 1989 – Europe’s revolution

A return to the East German border

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Next week marks the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. But today, we’re taking you to an even deadlier part of the former border between East and West Germany. Twenty four years ago, our Europe Correspondent Gerry Hadden lived along that dividing line in Travemunde, West Germany. He returns to explore the region’s past, present and future. Download MP3 (Photo: Gerry Hadden)

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