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- What’s a House Without a Balcony?
A town in southern Armenia is determined to preserve its architectural heritage, including a peculiarity once fashionable in the 19th century. From Jamnews.
By Anahit Baghdasaryan- 23 June 2017
- Around the Bloc
- Russia Riled By Polish Decision to Destroy Red Army Monuments
Adding insult to injury, the Sejm voted for the bill on a day Russia commemorates those who lost their lives in the fight against Nazism.
- 23 June 2017
- Around the Bloc
- Unpredictable Elections Coming Up in Mongolia
All three presidential candidates face corruption allegations.
- 23 June 2017
- Around the Bloc
- Czech Leader Meets Ivana Trump
Zeman allegedly restated his support for former wife of current U.S. president’s bid to become ambassador.
- 22 June 2017
- Around the Bloc
- Romanian Social Democrats Topple Own Government in No-Confidence Vote
Social Democrat leader initiated the dismissal of PM and government he nominated, on the grounds that it failed to deliver on its promises.
- 22 June 2017
- Arts & Culture
- 'This Life Isn’t Worth a Damn'
- More often than not, Czech intellectuals live a precarious existence. From The Conversation. By Jaroslav Fiala
- 21 June 2017
- Around the Bloc
- Former Albanian Dictator’s Grandson Faces Jail
The impoverishment inflicted by Europe’s harshest communist regime left Albania an easy prey for drug gangs.
- 21 June 2017
- Around the Bloc
- Slovak VW Workers Strike for Higher Pay
Falling unemployment, continued recovery from financial crisis helping push up wages across Central Europe.
- 21 June 2017
- Around the Bloc
- Astana Expo’s Future Vision Attracts Meager Crowds
Event’s PR chief launches attack on Foreign Policy piece panning the exhibition.
- 20 June 2017
- People
- We Like It Here, But We Want to Go to Austria
For Chechen refugees, the route from Belarus to Poland only takes three days with the right papers, but for others it can take an eternity. From Euroradio.
By Ales Pilecki- 15 June 2017
- Education
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Hard to Handle - A plagiarism scandal involving the Minister of Science and Education still stirs Croatia. From Global Voices. By Filip Stojanovski
- 1 June 2017
- People
- Is Georgia Still Safe for Azerbaijani Dissidents?
Azerbaijani dissidents are wondering whether Georgia will remain a safe haven, given its western neighbor’s record investments. From openDemocracy.
By Lamiya Adilgizi- 25 May 2017
- Books
- Time of the Poisoners
- A thorough account of the killings of Ukrainian nationalists by the KGB brings up parallels between the Russia of the 1950s and today. By Taras Kuzio
- 23 May 2017
- Society
- Special Treatment
The use of punitive psychiatry against political opponents appears to be on the upswing in post-Soviet states.
By Madeline Roache- 19 May 2017
- Politics
- Changing the Rules of the Game in Moldova
- In Moldova, changes to the electoral system are afoot – but the motivations seem far from democratic. From openDemocracy. By Mihai Popsoi
- 17 May 2017
- Economy & Business
- Made in Uzbekistan Brand Wows Tajikistan
- When a delegation of traders from Uzbekistan recently came to show off their wares in Tajikistan, it caused a minor sensation. From EurasiaNet.org.
- 15 May 2017
- Economy & Business
- Bringing Home the Bacon
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Young Slovaks seem to have higher work standards than previous generations, and not everybody is happy about that. From Global Voices.
By Tibor Blazko - 11 May 2017
- Education
- Back to the Future?
Poland’s conservative government believes a return to the structure of the old educational system can produce smart, modern kids. Many disagree.
By Wojciech Kosc- 10 May 2017
- Society
- A Potent Mix
Recent incidents in Belarus show that pan-Slavism and Neo-Nazism do go together.
By Veranika Laputska- 9 May 2017
- Arts & Culture
- The Forgotten Art of Karakalpakstan
- A Moscow show brings a little known avant-garde collection from Uzbekistan to a wider audience. From EurasiaNet.org.
- 4 May 2017
- Society
- A Peek into Wonderland
What has happened to Mezhygorie, the infamously opulent estate of former President Victor Yanukovych, since he fled the country three years ago?
- 2 May 2017
- People
- On the Waiting List
- Internally displaced people from the Nagorno Karabakh conflict have spent more than two decades in temporary housing, despite Azerbaijan’s promises of resettlement. From the Caucasian Knot. By Faik Medzhid
- 27 April 2017
COLUMNS
- Peter Rutland
- Are We in a New Cold War?
There are crucial differences between relations now and then between Russia/the Soviet Union and the United States.
By PETER RUTLAND- 22 June 2017
- Balkan Eye
- De-Balkanizing the Balkans
Bulgaria’s EU presidency next year probably won’t be very grandiose, but that doesn’t mean it won’t have purpose.
By BOYKO VASSILEV- 19 June 2017
- Middle Europa
- Common Sense Instead of Russophobia
The lessons that Lithuania has learned about Russia the hard way could prove valuable for other countries.
By MARTIN EHL- 13 June 2017
- The Fourth Estate
- Push the Alarm Bell Already
It’s time to put the catastrophic state of the region’s media freedom front and center.
By PETER GROSS- 2 June 2017
- Middle Europa
- Taking Their Chances
A newly formed Slovak movement is challenging a neo-Nazi stronghold in central Slovakia.
By MARTIN EHL- 26 May 2017
- Balkan Eye
- Smooth Operator
With his third ascent to power, an adaptable Boyko Borissov seems to embrace yet another role.
By BOYKO VASSILEV- 18 May 2017
- Middle Europa
- The Czech Republic’s European Question
Beyond power games, the current political crisis centers on checks and balances underlying liberal democracies in the region.
By MARTIN EHL- 12 May 2017
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Going on Assignment in Prague – January 7-15, 2018
Do you have a passion for foreign reporting? Would you like to develop your skills further or simply gain more confidence? This course is aimed at university students, freelance journalists or activists who would like to gain some practical skills in this field. You’ll learn the best tricks of the trade from storytelling and interviewing techniques to locating your sources and incorporating multimedia.
Throughout the course you will be guided by experienced foreign correspondents from media such as Reuters, the BBC, the Financial Times, and the New York Times. You’ll leave equipped with a publishable story to add to your portfolio. Early bird fee available until September 1, 2017. Apply now! or see more info.
JOBS
- Data Journalism Boot Camp
- 9 July 2017 – 16 July 2017
- Going on Assignment in Prague
- 9 July 2017 – 17 July 2017
- Prague Media Point Conference: Media in the Post-Truth World
- 2 November 2017 – 4 November 2017
- Going on Assignment in Prague – January 2018
- 7 January 2018 – 15 January 2018
- Online Course: Become An Expert Fact Checker and Hoax Buster
- 15 May 2017 – 25 June 2017
MULTIMEDIA PROJECTS
The Moldovan Diaries is a multimedia, interactive examination of the country's ethnic, religious, social and political identities by Paolo Paterlini and Cesare De Giglio.
This innovative approach to story telling gives voice to ordinary people and takes the reader on the virtual trip across Moldovan rural and urban landscapes.
It is a unique and intimate map of the nation.
Published by Transitions o.s., Baranova 33, 130 00 Prague 3, Czech Republic.