Moldovan wine route towards the European Union

Monday, 6 July 2026

Moldova’s wine sector adapts to EU integration, shifting focus from volume to premium quality despite structural challenges and market shifts.

OBCT

HTTP 429 - Too Many Requests.

Thursday, 2 July 2026

Rate-limited error (HTTP 429) due to too many access attempts; webmasters can disable security via cPanel.

CdB

The algorithm and the community garden: what Estonia's pension system ranking hides.

Wednesday, 1 July 2026

Estonia’s top global retirement ranking masks deep issues: digital divides and socio-economic struggles in its Russian-speaking eastern borderlands.

NEE

The political left in Hungary currently holds no seats in parliament.

Monday, 29 June 2026

Magyar’s new majority signals a democratic shift from Orbán’s era; focus shifts to long-term restraint and accountability.

NEE

The United Kingdom is struggling to understand its own transformation: from Brexit to strategic uncertainty.

Wednesday, 24 June 2026

UK faces political instability amid weak growth and renewed debate over rejoining the EU, ten years after Brexit.

EOM

An interview with Andriy Movchan on the topic of an anti-imperialist leftist movement

Tuesday, 23 June 2026

The speaker discusses anti-imperialism, comparing Israeli occupation tactics to Russian aggression in Ukraine, emphasizing nuanced solidarity over simplistic “campist” thinking.

OBCT

Appeals to protect the Ohrid region are increasing in North Macedonia.

Tuesday, 23 June 2026

Uncontrolled development and tourism threaten Ohrid’s mixed UNESCO heritage status, risking its listing on the World Heritage in Danger list.

NEE

Mothers in Russia who are currently incarcerated.

Tuesday, 23 June 2026

Russian prisons see more women incarcerated for activism; appeals for release, especially for mothers, have been ignored.

NEE

The Georgian government is engaging with its diaspora communities.

Tuesday, 23 June 2026

Georgia’s move restricting overseas voting rights is framed as election security but may alienate the diaspora and raise concerns about democratic backsliding.

NEE

Albania, when the flamingos are in flight

Tuesday, 16 June 2026

Albanian protests highlight environmental concerns and demand transparency against elite deals, challenging political corruption amid EU accession hopes.

OBCT

Albania: With the "flamingo revolution," Generation Z is making its voice heard.

Monday, 15 June 2026

A connected youth movement, “pink flamingo revolution,” demands transparency and justice against oligarchic power abuses.

CdB

Severing ties with Gazprom in Serbia: A challenging separation

Friday, 12 June 2026

Russian influence in Serbia’s oil sector is waning due to sanctions and Gazprom’s withdrawal, despite ongoing geopolitical complexities.

OBCT

The Flamingo Revolution: A vision for a new Albania

Thursday, 11 June 2026

Albanian protests against resort development in a protected area escalate into broader dissent against government policies and perceived corruption.

OBCT

The vacant picture frames in Ukrainian museums.

Tuesday, 9 June 2026

Russian forces systematically looted Ukrainian art and culture since 2014, constituting a criminal campaign against heritage across occupied territories.

OBCT

The empty picture frames in Ukrainian museums.

Friday, 5 June 2026

Russian forces systematically looted Ukrainian art and culture since 2014, involving organized theft and appropriation of heritage assets.

OBCT

EU Enlargement: What impact will the new Hungarian government have?

Monday, 25 May 2026

Orbán’s fall in Hungary offers EU chances to advance Ukraine and Western Balkans, though challenges remain for full cooperation.

OBCT

From government repression to personal freedoms: Belarus's troubling shift towards immorality.

Friday, 22 May 2026

Minsk’s repression shifts from visible protest suppression to regulating speech and identity, linking sexuality, reproduction, and international representation.

NEE

Montenegro is celebrating its twentieth anniversary of regained independence: what is the assessment?

Thursday, 21 May 2026

Ninety-nine voices reflect on Montenegro’s 2006 independence, discussing successes, failures, and priorities for a democratic future.

CdB

Bulgarian author, nominated for the International Booker Prize, says: "Culture is our greatest asset."

Wednesday, 20 May 2026

Bulgarian literary and cultural successes, like Booker-nominated authors, boost international interest in the country amid political turmoil.

BIRN

Return Hubs are being established near the borders of Europe, dealing with returns, detentions, and deportations.

Friday, 15 May 2026

The EU’s new Migration Pact risks worsening migrant conditions via prolonged detention and including vulnerable groups. It promotes externalizing borders with third countries.

OBCT

If the EU is asking doctors to act as police officers.

Thursday, 14 May 2026

European asylum regulations risk violating human rights by forcing doctors into border control, endangering patient care and professional ethics.

OBCT

Startup companies under bombardment: The wartime economy reshaping Ukraine.

Tuesday, 12 May 2026

War has spurred Ukrainian tech startups to innovate rapidly, blurring civil/military lines and creating a model for future conflict and post-war economy.

OBCT

Thirty rubles and panic in Brussels: the story of a television channel that never came to be.

Tuesday, 12 May 2026

A low-cost meme project in Narva triggered massive alarm in Estonia, illustrating how external actors exploit historical tensions for hybrid warfare.

NEE

At the Cyprus summit, the EU is placing all its bets on Ukraine.

Tuesday, 5 May 2026

EU leaders at a Cyprus summit committed €90B to Ukraine, opened EU membership talks, and imposed new sanctions, signaling strong support for Kyiv.

OBCT

The largest international event ever hosted in Armenia.

Tuesday, 5 May 2026

Yerevan hosted the European Political Cooperation summit, highlighting Armenia’s growing ties with Europe amid regional complexities.

OBCT

Hunting and Fishing in Yugoslavia.

Monday, 4 May 2026

Cross-border hunting/fishing tourism in the Alps-Adriatic region reveals deep, enduring social and familial connections that challenge Cold War political divisions.

OBCT

Bulgaria: Voters and the EU await Radev's initial actions.

Thursday, 30 April 2026

Bulgaria’s new leader, Rumen Radev, must form a government addressing corruption and the economy while navigating EU relations.

OBCT

Albania, bathed in the sunshine of the following day.

Wednesday, 29 April 2026

Albanian artist uses public art to raise breast cancer awareness, facing misinformation and institutional resistance.

OBCT

Iranian refugees in Armenia: a story of fear, nostalgia, and wonder.

Wednesday, 29 April 2026

Iranian refugees in Armenia find peace and wonder, yet remain hopeful for returning home, balancing safety with economic ties to Iran.

OBCT

Chernobyl, 40 years on: A reflection on memory and the reality of war.

Tuesday, 28 April 2026

Details the occupation of the Chernobyl plant by Russian forces, the ordeal of trapped staff, and the site’s return to Ukrainian control.

OBCT

Dividing the forest.

Friday, 24 April 2026

A steel barrier in Białowieża Forest disrupts wildlife, severing genetic links and raising concerns over ecological impact vs. security needs.

NEE

North Macedonia: Living on €420 a month.

Thursday, 23 April 2026

North Macedonia faces low wages and rising costs; government resists wage hikes despite poverty concerns.

CdB

Bulgaria: Roumen Radev, the new powerful figure in the country, and a champion of the fight against corruption.

Tuesday, 21 April 2026

Roumen Radev, a former air force commander, rose to power in Bulgaria by campaigning against corruption and gaining significant electoral support.

CdB

Georgia's democracy is being subtly undermined.

Tuesday, 21 April 2026

Georgia’s democracy faces quiet decline via procedural changes and laws, leading to systematic institutional capture by an authoritarian regime.

NEE

Stolen grain, denied weapons, and the Flotilla for Gaza: the crisis between Ukraine and Israel.

Tuesday, 21 April 2026

Ukrainian-Israeli relations are strained by stolen grain and activist detentions, highlighting complex geopolitical tensions.

OBCT

The future of Ukrainian children is now in the hands of Italian courts.

Tuesday, 21 April 2026

Italy houses hundreds of Ukrainian children since 2022; Ukraine seeks oversight for their eventual return amid ongoing conflict.

NEE

The renewed conflict in the Persian Gulf is drawing attention to the Iranian Azerbaijanis.

Tuesday, 21 April 2026

Iran’s drone attack on Azerbaijan sparks a major crisis, with Baku warning of retaliation amid escalating tensions.

NEE

When individuals who advocate for human rights are imprisoned, it serves as a crucial indicator of the state of democracy.

Tuesday, 21 April 2026

Interview with Nobel laureate Ales Bialiatski on the psychological strain of political imprisonment and release.

NEE

Spain is no exception: Europe will continue to move closer to China.

Thursday, 16 April 2026

Spain’s Sánchez visits China amid European nations pivoting to Beijing due to US tensions, balancing trade with geopolitical risks.

EOM

The legacy of Viktor Orbán: illiberalism, the far-right, and Russia's influence in Europe.

Tuesday, 14 April 2026

Orbán lost elections, but his legacy shows Hungary as an illiberal autocracy, challenging EU norms and sovereignty.

EOM

From Slovenia to Europe: The fight for abortion rights without borders.

Sunday, 12 April 2026

Slovenia champions a European right to abortion without borders, showing how grassroots activism can advance rights across the EU.

OBCT

EU: What would the actual cost be of admitting new member states?

Thursday, 9 April 2026

Enlargement benefits EU economies via trade and taxes, offsetting costs. Cohesion funds and agriculture face changes, but overall gains are projected.

OBCT

Greece: Offshore drilling operations raise concerns among environmental organizations.

Friday, 3 April 2026

Greece signs offshore oil exploration deal, boosting energy security but alarming environmental groups over marine life and climate risk.

CdB

Beyond the presidency: why parliamentary democracies remain more adaptable.

Wednesday, 1 April 2026

Parliamentary systems show greater resilience than presidential ones when facing populism, offering better mechanisms for peaceful political course correction.

NEE

"No to war," but also no to Europe: Pedro Sánchez's balancing act in foreign policy.

Friday, 27 March 2026

Sánchez condemns Middle East war, opposing US/Israel actions. His stance contrasts with his actions, raising questions about Spanish strategic autonomy.

EOM

A nation ready for conflict: how Latvia is preparing for war in order to prevent it.

Wednesday, 25 March 2026

Latvia enhances national defense across society due to Russian aggression, focusing on readiness, military build-up, and countering disinformation.

NEE

What if we are facing the last major oil crisis in history?

Monday, 23 March 2026

Oil’s dominance is ending due to renewables and supply shifts; the next crisis will be volatile.

EOM

Georgia: The university fighting against education reform.

Sunday, 22 March 2026

Georgian government reforms threaten to diminish university autonomy, potentially dismantling institutions like Ilia University, seen as a bastion of critical thought.

OBCT

Serbia: A year after the massive student demonstration of March 15th, students are still not giving up.

Wednesday, 18 March 2026

Mass protests continue in Belgrade one year after a huge demonstration, amid escalating repression and denied early elections.

CdB

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MOST is co-funded by the European Union.

The MOST – Media Organisations for Stronger Transnational Journalism – project aims to drive innovation within the foreign reporting sector and strengthen the resilience of non-profit and independent media in their coverage of European issues. By bringing together six specialised non-profit media outlets and one human rights-focused organisation, the project will establish a collaborative platform for the exchange of knowledge, resources, and content among the participating partners and other media outlets focused on foreign reporting or European topics.

Building on a decades-long commitment to specialised and non-profit reporting, the initiative seeks to enhance the visibility of Southeast and Eastern Europe within the European public sphere, while reinforcing journalistic practices to combat misinformation and disinformation.

Coordinated by OBCT, the hub will promote the exchange of best practices in creative business models, news production, and distribution processes. Additionally, the project will explore the potential of AI and collaboration, encouraging peer-to-peer learning among partners and engaging with the wider community of specialised digital non-profit media.