In what has been described as a historic event, Yerevan and Baku moved closer towards peace this month at a trilateral meeting hosted and facilitated by U.S. President Donald Trump. His counterparts from Armenia and Azerbaijan, Nikol Pashinyan and Ilham Aliyev, said they would nominate him for the coveted Nobel Peace Prize
Overcoming gender inequalities in the labour market in Armenia is a long-standing challenge. However, some promising changes have occurred in recent years, from a stronger participation of women in various sectors to efforts to overcome systemic barriers and change social perceptions
American journalist and activist Peter Lippman has a profound knowledge of Bosnia and Herzegovina. He has been following the political and post-war situation in the country for years now. Recently, he has taken a particular interest in the environmental movements that are sweeping the whole region
Surveys on support for the accession of new member states highlight the need to rethink the way the benefits of enlargement policy are discussed, both inside and outside the EU, so as not to miss yet another opportunity. An interview with Bojana Zorić, analyst at the EU Institute for Security Studies
Viorica Tătaru and Andrei Captarenco, in their reports, describe the lives of Moldovans beyond the Dniester. In this interview, they explain the difficulties in describing daily life in a country divided between the territory controlled by Chișinău and that under the separatist government
Justice, the role of the EU, life under Russian occupation, and the centrality of people in Ukraine's reconstruction plans: we spoke with Oleksandra Matviichuk, human rights lawyer and director of the Center for Civil Liberties, an organization awarded the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize
Communities of practice are a collaborative model for sharing expertise and solutions to common challenges. The Emilia-Romagna region has developed an effective model for implementing the Digital Agenda, which is now shared across the Adriatic-Ionian region thanks to an IPA Adrion project
With media outlets in Kosovo and the region increasingly concentrated in the hands of major business moguls, journalists say censorship to protect the owners’ interests has become ‘the norm’.
The chessboard on which the future of cruises in the Adriatic Sea is being played out has more and more squares. These are the ports that aspire to new destinations, for their own gain but also at their own risk. With its interregional projects, the European Union has been trying to help them since before the crisis
Baku and Yerevan appear to have made significant progress toward reaching a peace treaty after a meeting, described as "constructive," held in the United Arab Emirates in early July. However, many question marks remain unanswered
Deforestation, urbanization, and the climate crisis are fragmenting the habitats of large carnivores in Romania and Southeastern Europe. A network of European initiatives is working to protect them, promoting peaceful coexistence as well as biodiversity
In Milan, cinemas have drastically decreased, going from 160 in the 1960s to the current 30. But despite the crisis, some independent theaters resist: like Cinema Arlecchino, reborn precisely when it seemed destined to disappear forever
In Belgrade's heart, Novi Bioskop Zvezda symbolizes resistance against privatisation. The "Movement for the Occupation of Cinemas" saved it in 2014 from real estate speculation by occupying it. This made Zvezda a beacon for independent cinema and an inspiration for activism
This year marks the thirtieth anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide. Among the many events commemorating this tragedy, the conference "Why Remember? Testimonies of Light" took place in Sarajevo from 7 to 9 July. A few reflections on some of the key themes emerged during the conference
Once vibrant hubs of community life, Tirana's cinemas have largely faded. Despite this, a burgeoning movement for revival is underway, with figures from the municipality and independent filmmakers working to re-establish cinema as a vital part of Tirana's cultural identity
The SafeJournalists Network and the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) platform express deep concern and solidarity with over 200 journalists and media workers affected by the sudden announcement of the closure of Al Jazeera Balkans after 14 years of continuous operation
Romania has the lowest number of cinemas per capita in Europe. Of the more than 400 cinemas that existed after communism, most have been closed or converted. Modern multiplexes in shopping malls do not compensate for the loss of neighborhood cinemas, places of culture and identity
In just a few years, “General Weekend” has become the largest waste collection and environmental awareness campaign in North Macedonia. Its inspiration was an Austrian music producer in love with the country and a Macedonian woman
The general mood in Serbia is far from commemorative. For the Serbian authorities, summarizes the author, all sides committed crimes during the war, so all sides are guilty, and no one is guilty. A position close to that of former president Slobodan Milosevic after the war
There is an open conflict between the government and the Armenian Church. The government speaks of a coup and arrests two archbishops and a prominent businessman, while the opposition cries foul denouncing political repression. In the background, the geopolitical balance and negotiation with Azerbaijan
