In a quest for truth, renowned author Lea Ypi, with her new book Indignity, embarks on a journey that carries her from the multiethnic setting of the last days of the Ottoman Empire to the rise of fascism across Europe, and the subsequent establishment of proletarian dictatorships in the East
Southern Adriatic: innovate, connect, and grow sustainably
Port of Durrës: plans proceed amid opacity and benefits for the few
EU enlargement: enhancing support while countering scepticism
A Double-Edged Sword: The Cruise Boom in the Adriatic
Cinema in Albania: Between limited spaces and the need for revival
Open Balkan, closed doors: unveiling women’s limited opportunities
Media Freedom in the Western Balkans: Challenges in the Framework of EU Enlargement
As political interference and threats to journalists grow, the EU's new legislative measures, including the anti-SLAPP directive and the European Media Freedom Act, aim to safeguard press freedom in member and candidate countries. A recent webinar highlighted the struggle for media independence in Albania and Serbia amid their EU accession efforts
The battle for the Shushica Valley
In Albania, a project that aims at boosting tourism in the coastal town of Himarë is putting at risk over 50,000 people living in the Shushica Valley, a tributary of the Vjosa river.