The EU Can End Orban’s Strategy of Ridicule – If It Wants To
In recent days, Viktor Orban has trolled the rest of the EU with his diplomatic moves. Member states should act now to limit the damage he can do. From GMF.
War in Ukraine
‘I Survived for a Reason’
A Ukrainian veteran who survived near-fatal wounds and captivity in 2014 talks about life, death, and justice amid the 10-year Russian war.
Exhibition Reflects on the Lost Lives of Ukrainian Students
“Unissued Diplomas” reveals the ambitions and dreams of young Ukrainians whose studies were cut short by war.
20 Days in Mariupol: Beyond the Oscar
“The fact that this documentary is about a war, about Ukraine itself, is huge news, a huge victory.”
‘My Childhood Ended When I Left Luhansk’
The story of a small girl who feared she would be shot – one of countless Ukrainian children whose lives were uprooted years before the full-scale Russian invasion.
The Elite Ukrainian Brigade Everyone Wants to Join
Ukraine’s 3rd Separate Assault Brigade is a recruitment success story, with more than 900 volunteers a month seeking to join. Can this be replicated across the armed forces? From CEPA.
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Solutions Journalism
Krakow Can Breathe Again
… thanks to a ban on heating with coal and wood. Will Czechia’s smoggiest city find inspiration in Poland? From Okraj.
Centers of Excellence
A network of publicly funded facilities helps Montenegrin kids get the treatment and education they urgently need.
The Grandmas and Grandpas Brewing Beer in Vienna
What started as an off-the-cuff idea at a senior home has become a successful microbrewery – and a way for residents to stay social and engaged. From Reasons to be Cheerful.
The Smart Way Forward
Refugees from Nagorno-Karabakh are learning tech skills and soon will move into new eco-friendly homes thanks to a team of go-getter volunteers.
A Strategy for Success
In the public sphere and the courtroom, a Moldovan activist group has brought the issues facing queer people out of the shadows and won milestone victories.
Commentary
Feminist Theater on Trial in Russia
The savage purging of independent thought and creativity among Russian intellectuals since Putin’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine continues apace. From The Conversation.
An Orange Card for Bulgarian Politicians
A yellow card was expected. The result, however, surprised even the pessimists after yet another election.
Reporting on Life Among Ruins
“We need to be very aware of what this war is about. We need to stop being so utterly complacent as to think that it will never touch us.”
Untouchable
Students at one of Ukraine’s most prestigious universities say a professor keeps getting away with sexist comments and spreading pro-Russian views.
Latest News
Kazakhstan to Hold Referendum on Building Nuclear Power Plant
Main concern is whether a Russian firm will get the construction contract. From Eurasianet.
‘War or No War, We Have to Teach’
How two Ukrainian teachers devised new ways to keep their charges focused on learning amid the confusion and fear in the wake of the Russian invasion.
Czechia Steps Up Defenses Against Cyber-Threats
Cyber-attacks and the rising tide of disinformation have government and security experts exploring how to better educate the public.
What Do the European Parliament Election Results Tell Us About Polish Politics?
While the opposition has kept itself in the political game, it is still grappling with bitter internal conflicts and lacks a convincing strategy to construct a winning coalition.
Dreaming of EU: The Challenges Ahead for Ukraine and Moldova’s Accession
Accession negotiations for Ukraine and Moldova have formally begun. But four main challenges lay ahead before the EU welcomes its Eastern neighbors into the bloc. From the European Council on Foreign Relations.
Dagestan Attacks May Force Putin to Rethink Ukraine Strategy
The latest violence raises awkward questions for Russian intelligence and security services.
