The King Who Flew Back Home
An exchange of medieval remains and looted church treasures brings Greece and Bulgaria closer, despite objections in both countries.
War in Ukraine
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Solutions Journalism
Schools for All
Long consigned to lower-quality schools, Roma in two Czech communities are doing well in mainstream schools thanks to innovative reforms and local political support. From Okraj.
Ukraine Breaks Crucial ‘Link’ to Healing Foreign Soldiers
Red tape has dealt a serious blow to a grassroots Belarusian-Ukrainian project that has successfully rehabilitated hundreds of volunteers who fought for Ukraine.
Rewilding Amid War in the Danube Delta
Even as Russia’s war scars the landscape, conservationists in southern Ukraine are reintroducing lost species to restore Europe’s largest wetland, showing how nature recovery can persist amid conflict.
Ten Saturdays That Might Save a Profession
“The task was insane: prepare someone in a very short time so they can sit at a news desk and not drown.”
How Ukrainian Women are Turning Mourning Into Meaning
“That I was helping others saved me from falling into the abyss of grief,” says the co-founder of a support group.
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Commentary
Between Vucic and the Future: Five Post-Election Scenarios for Serbia
After nearly two years of protests, Serbia’s students and their supporters are the most credible opposition the Serbian leader has faced in his 14 years of rule. The EU should support their democratic movement. From ECFR.
Is Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev Russia’s Next Trojan Horse in Europe?
Rumen Radev’s sympathy for Moscow invites comparisons with Viktor Orban. But his record suggests a more cautious approach to challenging the EU. From the Jordan Center.
The Bosnian Political Carousel
The nationalists’ victory at the polls comes as no surprise, while the record-low turnout reflects a sense of resignation. From Respekt.
Myths of Munich
The notorious agreement was a disgrace. But some of the story is misunderstood. From Based in Bohemia.
Latest News
The People Missing From Prague’s Trendy Makeover
A massive flood helped accelerate Karlin’s transformation from working-class district into a hub of cafes and offices. Many Roma families who once lived there never returned.
Poland: Will Recent Scandals Harm Donald Tusk’s Government?
Political scandals still generate intense media attention and public outrage, but in this age of the hyper-accelerated news cycle, they rarely produce dramatic shifts in party support. From the Polish Politics Blog.
Azerbaijani-Turkish Rancor Reaches New Heights
Erdogan sacks top aide in bid to defuse tensions over Azerbaijan’s ban on religious attire in schools. From Eurasianet.
How Dangerous is Czechia’s Kratom Craze?
The government wants to raise the age limit for the psychoactive herb and ban online sales. Critics claim this would merely make it easier for young people to buy.
Bulgaria’s Presidential Vote Tests the Reach of Radev’s Power
After a sweeping parliamentary victory, the race will test the new prime minister’s political dominance amid questions over corruption, accountability, and Bulgaria’s relations with Russia and the West.
