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Civil societyArmenia and Azerbaijan, after the second Karabakh war, appear increasingly close to normalizing relations. Analysts and activists in both countries, however, are not entirely convinced that the process will be transparent and inclusive
01/12/2025, Arzu Geybullayeva
SLAPPStrategic lawsuits against public participation remain an under-recognized practice in the country. The ongoing proceedings before the Podgorica court, initiated by Andrej Vučić, brother of Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić, against the daily newspaper Vijesti, could set an important precedent for establishing judicial practices in handling SLAPPs
28/11/2025, Olivera Nikolic, Massimo Moratti
North MacedoniaThe attack, which has been ongoing for more than a week, is extremely sophisticated, multi-layered, and continues to evolve. The aim, as Sloboden Pechat told Meta.mk, is to make the outlet less visible, with the attackers causing a so-called shadow ban. According to cybersecurity experts, there is no real protection against such attacks
26/11/2025, Antonija Janevska Skopje
Fire preventionThe Fire-Res project ends with a positive outcome, but the threat of extreme fires remains. We need to transform knowledge into concrete action through cooperation, economic tools, and citizen engagement
25/11/2025, Marco Ranocchiari Bruxelles
North MacedoniaWhen it comes to Macedonian media, Brussels notes “limited progress,” the OSCE warns of unequal access to the media space, and the civil sector speaks of a system of soft censorship and quiet dependence on state funding
25/11/2025, Metamorphosis Foundation Skopje
PoliticsAfter seven months of political stalemate, and two failed attempts by Vetëvendosje to form a governing majority, Kosovo’s president has dissolved the parliament in Pristina. Voters will go to the polls on December 28
24/11/2025, Mehmet Krasniqi Pristina
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OverviewLegal frameworks that appear modern, healthcare systems that remain uneven, and civil-society groups bridging the distance between them. An overview of access to reproductive care and information in Central and Eastern Europe
04/12/2025, Anna Romandash
RelationshipArmenia and Azerbaijan progress toward normalization: a near-final agreement, growing political and civil dialogue, border talks and renewed exchanges. Internal opposition persists, but signs of lasting peace are increasing
04/12/2025, Onnik James Krikorian
JusticeLast March, a fire at the Pulse nightclub in Kočani turned into one of the worst tragedies in North Macedonia’s recent history, killing 63 people. The trial began in recent days, with 35 people in the dock
03/12/2025, Aleksandar Samardjiev Tetovo
CorruptionFrom Romania to Greece and Bulgaria, the work of the EU’s first Chief Prosecutor reveals the possibilities, limits, and fractures of anti-corruption enforcement across Europe
03/12/2025, Mary Drosopoulos
- Civil society
Armenia and Azerbaijan, after the second Karabakh war, appear increasingly close to normalizing relations. Analysts and activists in both countries, however, are not entirely convinced that the process will be transparent and inclusive
01/12/2025, Arzu Geybullayeva
- SLAPP
Strategic lawsuits against public participation remain an under-recognized practice in the country. The ongoing proceedings before the Podgorica court, initiated by Andrej Vučić, brother of Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić, against the daily newspaper Vijesti, could set an important precedent for establishing judicial practices in handling SLAPPs
28/11/2025, Olivera Nikolic, Massimo Moratti
