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Protests in Serbia, the energy of youth

07/02/2025 -  Danijela Nenadić Belgrade

The protest, initiated by students, has been spreading like wildfire throughout Serbia thanks to the energy and intelligence of young people, triggering changes. Fear has changed sides and this is the greatest achievement of the student movement so far. A comment

European Court confirms Greece's systematic refugee pushbacks

06/02/2025 -  Mary Drosopoulos Strasbourg

The European Court of Human Rights has ruled against Greece over illegal migrant deportations, condemning such practices as "systematic". This pivotal decision could influence how Europe manages migration at its borders

Lessons from the student protests in Serbia

05/02/2025 -  Gresa Hasa

An analysis of the ongoing protests in Serbia, the skill of students in organizing the demonstrations, the differences with the protests of the 1990s and 2000s, and the possible risks of the absence of a long-term plan and strategy

EU extends Armenia border mission amid membership hopes

03/02/2025 -  Onnik James Krikorian

Armenia has entered the pre-election year with all to play for. Yet, despite constantly declining ratings, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan could benefit from a new inadvertent supporter – the European Union

Serbia: the EU and the responsibility to support student protests

30/01/2025 -  Federico Baccini Brussels

The absence of EU flags at anti-government demonstrations shows that accession has become a divisive issue in the candidate country. Interview with Srđan Majstorović, president of the board of the European Policy Centre (CEP)

EU Cohesion Policy, the risks of centralisation

29/01/2025 -  Federico Baccini Brussels

The temptation to centralise the management of EU cohesion funds is a mistake, argues economist Andrés Rodríguez-Pose, who has edited a report on the future of this policy for the European Commission. An interview

Italy-Slovenia, vineyard alliance against the climate crisis

28/01/2025 -  Marta Abbà Dobrovo v Brdih

Increasingly hot summers and crops at the mercy of extreme events challenge growers in cross-border areas. In the face of the certainty of climate uncertainty, forces and data are being joined with the European AI-GRAPE project, created to introduce digitalisation into viticulture

Trentino, journalism and gag complaints (2)

28/01/2025 -  Paola Rosà

Media outlets in Trentino are targeted by mayors, entrepreneurs and even magistrates; however, tracking this form of legal harassment remains challenging. Second part of an investigation into the phenomenon of SLAPPs in Trentino

Trentino, journalism and gag complaints

27/01/2025 -  Paola Rosà

Between announced complaints and warnings, we heard from 4 newspaper editors, the union and an investigative journalist. First part of an investigation into the SLAPP phenomenon in Trentino

Armenia, EU accession plans and economic struggles

22/01/2025 -  Onnik James Krikorian

Armenia has announced its intention to become a member of the European Union, however close relations with Moscow, particularly in the economic and energy spheres, complicate the possibility of Yerevan taking the European path

Salonicco, journalism on the metro

17/01/2025 -  Mary Drosopoulos Thessaloniki

By combining investigative rigour with creative storytelling, local journalists in Thessaloniki have kept the public informed, but also ensured that the metro remains a shared civic concern, a story owned by the people as much as by the trains themselves

Thessaloniki, the metro dream has come true

15/01/2025 -  Mary Drosopoulos Thessaloniki

The Thessaloniki Metro, a project of decades in the making, is a story of adversity. Finally inaugurated in 2024 after a long and often turbulent journey, the metro is hailed not only as a vital transportation link but also as a symbol of coexistence between history and progress

CEFTA and the path to EU accession: challenges and new directions

15/01/2025 -  Luisa Chiodi Sukanya Sengupta

The complexity of regional economic cooperation in the Western Balkans, the unblocking of CEFTA, the impact of non-tariff barriers, the recognition of university degrees and the role of stakeholders in promoting sustainable trade practices – we discussed all of this with Sokol Zeneli, Director of Programmes at Re-ACT Lab

EU, Internet connections are getting faster and faster

07/01/2025 -  Ornaldo Gjergji

In the last five years, the average speed of Internet access has quadrupled in Italy, in line with improvements that have occurred throughout Europe. However, some territories risk being left out: public investments in broadband supported by the EU are essential

Bulgaria, a sanctuary for the red-breasted goose

03/01/2025 -  Filippo Sconza

Native to Siberia, the red-breasted goose winters on the western coast of the Black Sea. Threatened by poaching and climate change, this endangered species has benefited from various conservation projects in Bulgaria in recent years

Negotino, a museum that spans generations

02/01/2025 -  Aleksandar Samardjiev Negotino

Conceived by Dionis Pashlakov, the project of a museum of vintage cars in Negotino is carried on by his sons and wife. An idea that, for the Pashlakov family, combines passion for the past and a vision of the future

Monastic wine in Serbia and in Herzegovina

31/12/2024 -  Ian Bancroft

Balkan Orthodox monasteries like Bukovo and Tvrdoš preserve centuries-old winemaking traditions, producing high-quality wines while supporting local communities and maintaining their cultural heritage

Framing the past: How Roma people are depicted in Romanian and Greek schools

30/12/2024 -  Mary DrosopoulosOana Dumbrava

The way it is represented in formal education tells a lot about the condition of a people. Even when it is present in textbooks in South Eastern Europe, the history of the Roma is often ignored or represented in a way that perpetuates stereotypes and misconceptions

Cohesion policy, the requirements of the Economic and Social Committee

23/12/2024 -  Federico Baccini Brussels

Ahead of the discussions on the future EU budget, we interviewed Oliver Röpke, President of the European Economic and Social Committee, on the principles that should guide the way cohesion funds are delivered

Georgia, threats against the media

20/12/2024 -  Federico Baccini Tbilisi

Physical attacks, insults, obstacles at work, damage to equipment, arrests. In Georgia journalists have become a target of police violence during the street protests, while state broadcasters are accused of disinformation