Twenty years ago, on 21 May 2006, Montenegro separated from Serbia in a referendum. Today, the Balkan country is considered a frontrunner for EU accession. According to Podgorica, it will become the 28th member state in 2028. This is the third episode of the series “Winds of Independence” in which OBCT recounts Montenegro twenty years after independence

27/05/2026, Francesco Bortoletto  Podgorica

An atmosphere of celebration, solidarity, and calls for acceptance and against discrimination marked the LGBT community’s Pride march last Saturday in Tirana.

26/05/2026, Erisa Kryeziu  Tirana

If it wants to become an EU member in the foreseeable future, Moldova must make enormous efforts to make up for lost years. On the other hand, the EU must change its approach and truly make itself available to the authorities in Chișinau.

26/05/2026, Sanja Vasić 

On May 21, 2026, Montenegro celebrated the twentieth anniversary of its independence. With the series “Winds of Independence,” OBCT seeks to trace Podgorica’s trajectory from its recent past to the near future, attempting to decipher a present still full of contradictions. This second part focuses on transitional justice and unresolved issues from the past

26/05/2026, Francesco Bortoletto  Podgorica

On May 21, 2026, Montenegro celebrated the twentieth anniversary of its independence: a historic milestone at a crucial time for the country, as it moves toward EU membership. With the series “Winds of Independence,” OBCT traces Podgorica’s trajectory, attempting to decipher a present full of contradictions. In this first episode, we retrace the country’s recent history

25/05/2026, Francesco Bortoletto  Podgorica

From ethnic reconciliation to the limits of stabilocracy, with a focus on the role of students and the younger generation. A joint interview with Professors Jelena Jerinić and Arben Hajrullahu exploring the prospects for Serbia and Kosovo

22/05/2026, Jens Woelk  Trento