The story of how a Turkish academic institution was taken and returned in just one weekend. We are talking about Bilgi University, one of the country’s most prestigious universities and a veritable political incubator for the opposition, which Turkish President Erdoğan decided to close by decree before backtracking

27/05/2026, Dimitri Bettoni  Istanbul

On 21 May 2026, Montenegro celebrated the twentieth anniversary of its independence. With this final episode of the “Winds of Independence” series, OBCT retraces the period from the declaration of independence to the present day

27/05/2026, Francesco Bortoletto  Podgorica

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