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.
Saturday, 14 March 2026
The EU’s foreign policy lacks coherence, balancing strategic interests with international law poorly, risking its geopolitical power and survival.
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.
Friday, 13 March 2026
Exiled activist Doroteja Antic uses a play about her life to voice dissent against Serbian authoritarianism.
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.
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.
Wednesday, 11 March 2026
Maternal mental health in Europe lacks systemic support; grassroots efforts and research highlight the urgent need for better care.
Thursday, 5 March 2026
Ukraine’s EU path faces hurdles despite reforms, citing political unanimity, war, and member state resistance as key obstacles.
Wednesday, 4 March 2026
Sarajevo’s Ex-Yu Rock Centar closed due to financial issues and lack of institutional support, despite its cultural importance.
Wednesday, 4 March 2026
Balkan states face instability as US-led unipolarity fades into a complex, ambiguous multipolar order, forcing difficult foreign policy choices.
Tuesday, 3 March 2026
Minsk’s prisoner release for potash sales mirrors Cold War tactics, validating authoritarian rule and setting a dangerous precedent.
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.
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.
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.
Thursday, 26 February 2026
Russia’s potential victory in Ukraine and global shifts favor Moscow, challenging the West’s ability to deter aggression.
Tuesday, 24 February 2026
Greek authorities declare 12 photos of 1944 communist resistance fighters, sold by a Belgian collector, as national heritage.
Sunday, 22 February 2026
Historian Petre Petcuț discusses the history of Roma slavery in Wallachia and Moldavia, countering Romanian historiography.
Friday, 20 February 2026
Europe faces a power struggle over digital public space, pitting state regulation against tech giants and US political pressure.
Friday, 20 February 2026
Investigates the controversial urban renewal in Tirana’s 5 Maji district, detailing forced demolitions and residents’ precarious housing situation.
Thursday, 19 February 2026
Kamza, an Albanian suburb, exemplifies post-socialist migration, informal building, and political tension, symbolizing resilience against state control.
Thursday, 19 February 2026
Tirana’s rapid, unaffordable skyscraper boom masks empty housing and deep social issues, raising questions about development’s true beneficiaries.
Wednesday, 18 February 2026
Greek anxiety grows over escalating Middle East conflict, fearing potential military and economic entanglement.
Wednesday, 18 February 2026
Sarajevo protests erupt after a tram accident, fueled by youth demanding systemic change and accountability in post-war Bosnia.
Thursday, 12 February 2026
North Macedonia’s drug busts spark political conflict between ruling and opposition parties, while a separate Serbian marijuana trial continues.
Tuesday, 10 February 2026
Borșa’s unrealized Olympic dreams, from 1948 to 1984, contrast with Sarajevo’s actual hosting of the 1984 Winter Olympics.
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.
Saturday, 7 February 2026
Trump’s Greenland comments reveal varied regional reactions, showing caution and strategic maneuvering among Eastern European nations regarding sovereignty.
Friday, 6 February 2026
Croatian cancer care suffers from long waits, limited drug access due to funding, and systemic organizational failures.
Thursday, 5 February 2026
Ukraine’s potential 2027 EU accession sparks debate on revising enlargement rules, creating concerns about a two-tiered membership system.
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.
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.
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.
Wednesday, 28 January 2026
Ukrainian agriculture endures wartime threats in Kherson, while exports strain EU markets, sparking policy debates.
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.
Monday, 26 January 2026
Armenia balances its strategy between seeking Western ties and maintaining vital, yet strained, relations with Iran amid regional geopolitical shifts.
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.
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.
Sunday, 18 January 2026
Laczó discusses shared East European history, the pitfalls of nationalism, and the need for inclusive remembrance across cultures.
Friday, 16 January 2026
Upcoming EU presidency focuses on tangible progress with Ukraine, Moldova, and Western Balkans, emphasizing merit-based accession.
Wednesday, 14 January 2026
Ukrainian refugees in Romania form a supportive community while awaiting the end of the war.
Monday, 12 January 2026
Interview with rapper Doppelgänger on navigating mixed Bosnian and Italian identity, diaspora life, and social commentary in music.
Thursday, 8 January 2026
Ukraine faces continued war, failed peace talks, corruption scandals, and civil unrest in 2025, yet resistance persists.
Wednesday, 7 January 2026
Greece’s harsh asylum policies, aiming to deter migrants, violate international law and human rights, causing suffering without curbing arrivals.
Tuesday, 6 January 2026
Vetëvendosje’s unexpected election victory and the challenges facing Prime Minister Albin Kurti are explained.
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.
Sunday, 14 December 2025
Moldova’s EU alignment post-election is positive, but leaders must guard against complacency as Russia’s strategy may shift.
Monday, 8 December 2025
Central and Eastern Europe repurposes communist remnants as tourist sites and backdrops, showing memory as a cultural commodity.
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.
Monday, 8 December 2025
War reporting details the emotional toll of documenting Ukrainian losses, noting how daily tragedy blurs the concept of mourning.
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.
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.