Journalists and outlets critical of Serbia’s political leadership are consistently targeted by high-ranking state officials, with professional associations reporting a record number of physical and verbal attacks. Despite international backlash, the government and aligned media continue their smear campaign against critical voices

23/03/2026, Ivana Nikolić  Belgrade

In the European Union, there are currently over 700,000 people detained in approximately 2,500 facilities. EU funds for reintegration exist, but stigma and lack of opportunities keep former inmates stuck

17/03/2026, Marta Abbà 

Bucharest, the Romanian capital, Militari neighborhood. Where once stood a twenty-year-old abandoned railway line, overflowing with garbage, an intriguing urban oasis has sprung up: the brand-new Railway Park. Credit goes to an idea from PressOne newspaper and the direct involvement of the local community

13/03/2026, Marco Ranocchiari 

The peace process with the Kurds in Turkey continues: after the announced dissolution of the PKK, paths are being sought that can lead to a “positive peace”, capable of addressing the root causes of the conflict

13/03/2026, Burcu Karakaş  Istanbul

SLAPPs, or vexatious lawsuits, often target media outlets that engage in investigative journalism. Moldova is no exception. We discussed the issue during a recent workshop in Chisinau

13/03/2026, Gian Marco Moisé 

The Kurti government has decided to invest one billion euros to transform the Kosovo Security Force into a fully-fledged army, capable of interacting with NATO forces in an increasingly tense regional situation

13/03/2026, Arta Berisha  Pristina