North Macedonia: The shadow of Jeffrey Epstein looms over a scientific cooperation initiative from the 1990s.

Tuesday, 17 March 2026

Old research involving sending human brain samples from North Macedonia to Columbia University in the 1990s resurfaces amid Epstein file revelations, raising ethical questions.

CdB

Neither realist nor a defender of the international order: Europe is being cowardly.

Saturday, 14 March 2026

The EU’s foreign policy lacks coherence, balancing strategic interests with international law poorly, risking its geopolitical power and survival.

EOM

'Sonic Weapon' Mystery Remains Unsolved, One Year After Panic at Serbian Protest.

Friday, 13 March 2026

Multiple accounts and analyses question the cause of a crowd stampede at a Belgrade protest, citing unexplained noises and rapid crowd dispersal.

BIRN

The story of a student activist who fled Serbia is being told on stage.

Friday, 13 March 2026

Exiled activist Doroteja Antic uses a play about her life to voice dissent against Serbian authoritarianism.

BIRN

Trump's negotiating tactics will not be effective with Putin. A ceasefire must be established first.

Friday, 13 March 2026

Trump’s diplomacy fails to achieve peace in Ukraine; Russia benefits from war delays, making a ceasefire essential for any resolution.

NEE

Cyprus and the escalating conflict in Iran: a situation where geographical location translates into vulnerability.

Thursday, 12 March 2026

Cyprus’s proximity and British bases expose it to Middle East conflicts, making its geography a strategic vulnerability despite its EU membership.

OBCT

Hi Mum, how are you? Mental health is an issue that the system often fails to address.

Wednesday, 11 March 2026

Maternal mental health in Europe lacks systemic support; grassroots efforts and research highlight the urgent need for better care.

OBCT

Ukraine's accession to the EU: so close, yet still so far away.

Thursday, 5 March 2026

Ukraine’s EU path faces hurdles despite reforms, citing political unanimity, war, and member state resistance as key obstacles.

OBCT

Sarajevo's Ex-Yu Rock Centre has closed.

Wednesday, 4 March 2026

Sarajevo’s Ex-Yu Rock Centar closed due to financial issues and lack of institutional support, despite its cultural importance.

OBCT

The Balkans in a multipolar world.

Wednesday, 4 March 2026

Balkan states face instability as US-led unipolarity fades into a complex, ambiguous multipolar order, forcing difficult foreign policy choices.

NEE

Prisoners for potash: Alexander Lukashenko and the precedent of the German Democratic Republic.

Tuesday, 3 March 2026

Minsk’s prisoner release for potash sales mirrors Cold War tactics, validating authoritarian rule and setting a dangerous precedent.

NEE

TikTok has been unblocked in Albania.

Tuesday, 3 March 2026

Albania’s controversial TikTok ban sparked debate on digital rights, with legal challenges questioning its proportionality and impact on free expression.

OBCT

Beyond the agreement: The realistic path to Ukrainian victory.

Friday, 27 February 2026

Ukraine can win by leveraging innovation and resilience, supported by a committed coalition, while Russia faces systemic economic and political collapse.

NEE

We don't need Orbán to tell Ukraine how to join the EU: an interview with Commissioner Marta Kos.

Friday, 27 February 2026

EU Commissioner Kos discusses Ukraine’s path to membership, emphasizing reforms, trust, and the need for EU adaptation amid global instability.

EP

"What if Russia won the war?" Then it would attack NATO.

Thursday, 26 February 2026

Russia’s potential victory in Ukraine and global shifts favor Moscow, challenging the West’s ability to deter aggression.

EOM

Greece: Previously unseen photographs of resistance fighters executed by the Nazis have been designated as a national heritage.

Tuesday, 24 February 2026

Greek authorities declare 12 photos of 1944 communist resistance fighters, sold by a Belgian collector, as national heritage.

CdB

Five centuries of Roma enslavement: a memory that remains taboo in Romania.

Sunday, 22 February 2026

Historian Petre Petcuț discusses the history of Roma slavery in Wallachia and Moldavia, countering Romanian historiography.

CdB

It's not Sánchez versus Musk: it's Europe against the dominance of tech companies.

Friday, 20 February 2026

Europe faces a power struggle over digital public space, pitting state regulation against tech giants and US political pressure.

EOM

Tirana: Demolitions in the name of urban development are taking place in the 5 Maji district.

Friday, 20 February 2026

Investigates the controversial urban renewal in Tirana’s 5 Maji district, detailing forced demolitions and residents’ precarious housing situation.

OBCT

Kamza: The construction of a "shared aspiration".

Thursday, 19 February 2026

Kamza, an Albanian suburb, exemplifies post-socialist migration, informal building, and political tension, symbolizing resilience against state control.

OBCT

Tirana: the city of empty towers.

Thursday, 19 February 2026

Tirana’s rapid, unaffordable skyscraper boom masks empty housing and deep social issues, raising questions about development’s true beneficiaries.

OBCT

Greece: "War is at our doorstep."

Wednesday, 18 February 2026

Greek anxiety grows over escalating Middle East conflict, fearing potential military and economic entanglement.

CdB

Sarajevo: Young people in the square.

Wednesday, 18 February 2026

Sarajevo protests erupt after a tram accident, fueled by youth demanding systemic change and accountability in post-war Bosnia.

OBCT

Marijuana busts spark political controversy in North Macedonia and Serbia.

Thursday, 12 February 2026

North Macedonia’s drug busts spark political conflict between ruling and opposition parties, while a separate Serbian marijuana trial continues.

BIRN

Borsa 1948: The Winter Olympics that Transylvania lost.

Tuesday, 10 February 2026

Borșa’s unrealized Olympic dreams, from 1948 to 1984, contrast with Sarajevo’s actual hosting of the 1984 Winter Olympics.

CdB

Ukraine: A long winter of cold, bombs, and tensions.

Tuesday, 10 February 2026

Ukraine faces a brutal winter of war, marked by Russian attacks and internal political tension between leaders, while Europe struggles with a unified response.

OBCT

Eastern Europe, Greenland is not far away.

Saturday, 7 February 2026

Trump’s Greenland comments reveal varied regional reactions, showing caution and strategic maneuvering among Eastern European nations regarding sovereignty.

OBCT

Croatia's High Cancer Mortality Rate: A Story of Insufficient Care.

Friday, 6 February 2026

Croatian cancer care suffers from long waits, limited drug access due to funding, and systemic organizational failures.

BIRN

European Union: The Balkans and the possibility of an immediate, discounted membership for Ukraine.

Thursday, 5 February 2026

Ukraine’s potential 2027 EU accession sparks debate on revising enlargement rules, creating concerns about a two-tiered membership system.

CdB

From Georgia to Serbia, surveillance is being used as a tool to suppress dissent.

Tuesday, 3 February 2026

Georgia and Serbia use advanced surveillance tech to suppress dissent, raising human rights concerns and prompting calls for an outright ban.

BIRN

Ukraine, EU membership, and the major unknown factor surrounding peace negotiations.

Tuesday, 3 February 2026

Ukraine’s EU accession is framed as a post-war security guarantee, potentially accelerating membership by 2027, challenging the EU’s merit-based enlargement process.

OBCT

Furkan Karabay, a Turkish journalist: "The goal is to silence any dissenting voice."

Wednesday, 28 January 2026

Turkish journalist Furkan Karabay discusses his 201 days in prison, the repressive political climate, and the questionable charges against Istanbul’s mayor.

CdB

Ukrainian Agriculture at the Doorstep of the EU.

Wednesday, 28 January 2026

Ukrainian agriculture endures wartime threats in Kherson, while exports strain EU markets, sparking policy debates.

OBCT

"Greenland was pro-American until recently. The problem is Trump": Marzio G. Mian.

Monday, 26 January 2026

The Arctic is a zone of rising geopolitical tension, driven by resources and climate change, involving US, Russian, and Chinese interests.

EOM

The asymmetric anxieties of Armenia and Iran.

Monday, 26 January 2026

Armenia balances its strategy between seeking Western ties and maintaining vital, yet strained, relations with Iran amid regional geopolitical shifts.

OBCT

Russia in the South Caucasus: Two factors explaining the changes that have occurred.

Sunday, 25 January 2026

Russia’s influence in the South Caucasus is waning due to regional shifts away from conflict focus and changes in Russian imperial priorities.

OBCT

Between Albania and North Macedonia, the winter stillness of Lake Ohrid.

Wednesday, 21 January 2026

Ohrid’s UNESCO status is threatened by uncontrolled construction and pollution. Civil society urges Albania and North Macedonia to protect this vital natural and cultural heritage.

CdB

"Despite all the displays of foreign policy posturing, Hungary is less sovereign today than it was a decade and a half ago."

Sunday, 18 January 2026

Laczó discusses shared East European history, the pitfalls of nationalism, and the need for inclusive remembrance across cultures.

NEE

EU Enlargement: Cyprus embarks on a busy year.

Friday, 16 January 2026

Upcoming EU presidency focuses on tangible progress with Ukraine, Moldova, and Western Balkans, emphasizing merit-based accession.

OBCT

War in Ukraine, 4 years of exile (1/5) | Romania: In Baia Mare, Ukrainian refugee seniors experience homesickness.

Wednesday, 14 January 2026

Ukrainian refugees in Romania form a supportive community while awaiting the end of the war.

CdB

Doppelgänger, a rapper caught between Italy and Bosnia.

Monday, 12 January 2026

Interview with rapper Doppelgänger on navigating mixed Bosnian and Italian identity, diaspora life, and social commentary in music.

OBCT

Ukraine: Another year without peace.

Thursday, 8 January 2026

Ukraine faces continued war, failed peace talks, corruption scandals, and civil unrest in 2025, yet resistance persists.

OBCT

Immigration in Greece: The "Plevris Doctrine," where deterrence is achieved through inhumanity.

Wednesday, 7 January 2026

Greece’s harsh asylum policies, aiming to deter migrants, violate international law and human rights, causing suffering without curbing arrivals.

CdB

Kosovo: Vetëvendosje, the reasons for its triumph.

Tuesday, 6 January 2026

Vetëvendosje’s unexpected election victory and the challenges facing Prime Minister Albin Kurti are explained.

CdB

Shein vs. Zara: The fast fashion battle being fought in Europe.

Tuesday, 30 December 2025

Shein’s entry challenges European fast fashion giants, forcing them toward semi-luxury while sustainability concerns remain secondary to low prices.

EOM

A test of Sandu's success.

Sunday, 14 December 2025

Moldova’s EU alignment post-election is positive, but leaders must guard against complacency as Russia’s strategy may shift.

NEE

From revolution to souvenirs.

Monday, 8 December 2025

Central and Eastern Europe repurposes communist remnants as tourist sites and backdrops, showing memory as a cultural commodity.

NEE

Security at a critical juncture: how the US and Russia are striving for a new European order through a "peace" agreement in Ukraine.

Monday, 8 December 2025

US and Russia’s absences from NATO/OSCE signal a dangerous drift toward undermining post-war European order and international law.

EP

When grief becomes a habit.

Monday, 8 December 2025

War reporting details the emotional toll of documenting Ukrainian losses, noting how daily tragedy blurs the concept of mourning.

NEE

Military service: In the Balkans, the trend is increasingly towards mandatory service.

Thursday, 4 December 2025

Balkan nations discuss military service: France plans voluntary service; Croatia reinstates mandatory service; Serbia considers it; Greece and Turkey maintain it.

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.