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.
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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
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.
Serbia’s Great Reversal
Ratko Mladic’s glorification exposes Serbia’s failure to confront its wartime past — and raises the stakes for a student movement challenging Aleksandar Vucic’s rule.
Latest News
Epochal Serbian Election Pits Students Against Vucic
“Today, the only ideology in Serbia is that of toppling the government, halting corruption, and freeing the media.” From OBCT.
Is the U.S. limiting Starlink in Ukraine? The Consequences Could Be Catastrophic
Ukraine has depended on Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite system since shortly after Russia launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022. From The Conversation.
How Authoritarian States Are Building an International Market for Digital Surveillance
The main danger of AI in authoritarian regimes is the ability to suppress any protest. From Global Voices.
Kazakhstan’s VP Represents New Generation of Leaders
The media-savvy political scientist has emerged as a potential successor to Kazakhstan’s president. But his vision of a modern nation comes with strict limits on dissent. From Eurasianet.
Magyar the Savior Is Doing His Best, and the Hungarians Like It So Far
The new prime minister has been governing the country for nearly half a year and is spreading optimism all around him. From Respekt.
