Miša Bačulov is a Thai boxing champion, philanthropist, activist and, since 2024, a councilor in the Novi Sad City Assembly. Today, he is one of the most prominent figures of the opposition against Vučić. We met with Bačulov shortly before his arrest
“We will keep speaking, protesting and demanding justice, until Palestine is free”, announces a group of Sarajevo residents who have been gathering weekly since Febuary 2024 to read aloud the names of children killed in Gaza
There is a group of people in Sarajevo. Some have been friends for many years, while others met only recently, but today they are united by the same idea and the same sense of responsibility. Since February 2024, every Tuesday evening, they gather by the Eternal Flame, a symbol of antifascism and resistance in the very heart of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s capital, to read aloud the names of Gaza’s murdered children.
OBCT joins today's strike, to support the humanitarian and nonviolent mission of the Global Sumud Flotilla and denounce the genocide we are witnessing in Gaza
In addition to the destruction and deaths on the front lines, Russia's war in Ukraine creates invisible victims, many of whom are women. Women's solidarity networks are trying to help victims of kidnapping, exploitation and human trafficking
Thirty years ago, paper boats on the Miljacka carried messages from Sarajevo: "Hello Europe" and "WARum?"— questions that still echo through the world today. As Sarajevo extends its hand through symbolic gestures to Gaza and the Global Sumud Flotilla, past and present merge into the same river of resistance and hope
Boris is leaving for Gaza with other activists on the Sumud Flotilla. His motivation is his witnessing the siege of Sarajevo as a young man and his great frustration today, as a humanitarian professional and an Italian-Bosnian citizen, at not being able to deliver aid to Gaza. A reflection on humanitarian law and being an activist
Thirty years after the Srebrenica genocide, we are witnessing another genocide unfold live-streamed. What we once fought for, and the institutions born out of that earlier tragedy, have failed to prevent the obliteration of Gaza. A reflection by Luisa Chiodi, Director of OBCT, and a heartfelt appeal not to surrender to resignation
Concerns are growing over agreements approved by the Montenegrin parliament to authorise investments in the country by the United Arab Emirates, in derogation transparency and environmental protection principles. The operation also raises concerns about the path to European integration
Trump's recent meeting with the leaders of Azerbaijan and Armenia, Aliyev and Pashinyan, in Washington raises hopes for a peace agreement. However, there's a paradox: while leaders shake hands abroad, those who practice reconciliation are being criminalized at home
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
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
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
Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people have been celebrating Pride across Europe, but the landscape is divided between national bans and institutional pinkwashing. A look at how the European Union’s work on protecting LGBT+ rights is perceived by civil society
Zla Mavka is a grassroots network of Ukrainian women operating under occupation. Named after mythical Ukrainian forest spirits known for their wild and mysterious nature, the Mavkas represent a nonviolent resistance movement
Over the past decade, Italy has been Azerbaijan’s main export destination. While Rome continues to benefit from Azerbaijani oil, Ilham Aliyev’s regime sentences a young scholar and aspiring film director to 18 years in prison
Ukraine is home to around 2.7 million people with disabilities, but the real figure in the war-torn country is certainly higher today. The conflict has made it harder to meet their needs, especially in rural areas
Alae Al Said was born in Rome in 1991 to Palestinian parents. She grew up with love for her homeland and a strong sense of justice. In this video, she tells us about her life between two struggles, the one for the liberation of Palestine and the one for her affirmation as a Muslim woman in a country held hostage by so many stupid stereotypes
Despite the 2016 moratorium, illegal logging continues in Albania, fueled by corruption, weak law enforcement, and European demand, particularly from Italy. However, new EU regulations designed to combat this issue risk pushing small businesses toward timber mafias
Every year, dozens of pedestrians are hit on roads in North Macedonia. The recent death of a student in Skopje has sparked strong street protests, demanding regulations to make the country's roads safer
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has been calling for a generic "fight against corruption" for twelve years. Until a few weeks ago, this was just empty rhetoric. Now, to calm the protests, some arrests have been made, but they remain unconvincing and the protests are not subsiding
Protests in Serbia continue. On March 1st, a new protest was held in Niš. With a bit of irony, students issued the “Students’ edict”. Vučić reacted harshly, attacking the students and the media outlets that cover the demonstrations
Once an important mining and industrial center, Vareš is now one of the poorest municipalities in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The promises of foreign investment collide with controversial and sometimes illegal actions, and environmental activists who denounce such practices risk being sued
The last episode of our reportage along the Drina: from Višegrad towards Žepa and Mokra Gora, all the way to the Šargan Eight, a railway built in 1916 by the Habsburg administration. We talk about the past, language variations and environmental protests
Two different countries and two different realities were seen on the streets of Serbia last weekend. On one side, tens of thousands of students and citizens marching from city to city calling for the rule of law; on the other, the faithful of President Vučić, transported by bus and train at the expense of taxpayers
Georgia has been gripped by uninterrupted protests for more than two months now: there has been no shortage of violent acts by the police, arrests and strong censorship of media critical of the government. The case of journalist Mzia Amaghlobeli
The suspension of the US government's international aid programmes, one of the first decisions taken by Donald Trump after taking office, has triggered a wave of uncertainty around the world, and Bosnia and Herzegovina is no exception
The protest, initiated by students, has been spreading like wildfire throughout Serbia thanks to the energy and intelligence of young people, triggering changes. Fear has changed sides and this is the greatest achievement of the student movement so far. A comment
An analysis of the ongoing protests in Serbia, the skill of students in organizing the demonstrations, the differences with the protests of the 1990s and 2000s, and the possible risks of the absence of a long-term plan and strategy
