The biggest corruption in football happened in the period from 2010 to 2015. In November 2010, it was decided that Russia will host the World Cup in 2018, and Qatar in 2022.
written by CID, North Macedonia
In North Macedonia, the pursuit of education transcends the traditional boundaries of classroom learning. Amidst the structured academic framework, non-formal education emerges as a dynamic and impactful force, offering unique opportunities for personal development, skill enhancement, and societal enrichment.
written by Oliver Aleksić, Serbia
What are the recommendations and proposals for public youth policies and advocacy campaigns provided by the research conducted from May to July 2020 in Serbia?
INFO, European Western Balkans
For the past decade, the Young Bled Strategic Forum (Young BSF) has been bringing together young leaders, aged between 18 and 35 years, from all over the world to engage in lively discussion and develop innovative solutions to some of the most pressing global issues.
written by Arta Abduli, North Macedonia
KMOP, in collaboration with the Center for Intercultural Dialogue (CID), has published a comprehensive Needs Assessment Report as part of the PRECYOUS project – marking a significant milestone in advancing youth empowerment and inclusive policy-making in North Macedonia. The report offers a detailed analysis of the main obstacles hindering the participation of young people…
written by Ana Đurić, Serbia
Many of the young people you meet on the streets of Belgrade consider going abroad as either a temporary or permanent solution for their problems. How many of them actually go, where to and why…
written by Zhaklin Begaj, Albania
Albania’s journey toward European Union membership represents far more than a political or economic aspiration, it is a strategic and cultural commitment to becoming an integral part of the European family while remaining deeply rooted in its national identity.
written by Nikola Marić, Serbia
Every eighth first grade high school student in Serbia tried marijuana. The research shows the critical period for first encounter with psychoactive substances is at age 14 and 15 for most students…
written by Arta Abduli, North Macedonia
On May 2025, the streets of Kumanovo came alive with energy, unity, and purpose as the city hosted the 7th edition of the Born2Run race—an event that has become a powerful symbol of solidarity and community resilience.
written by Iva Radovic, Andjela Tomovic, Aleksandar Kovacevic, Montenegro
Currently recognized as the most advanced candidate in the enlargement process, Montenegro is maintaining a clear trajectory toward full European Union membership with a target date of 2028.
written by Ksenija Petrović, Serbia
In 2021 a young Polish woman, Izabela, was admitted to the hospital due to pregnancy complications. Her fetus had many problems and disorders and could not survive. But doctors were hesitant to operate on her because of a new law in Poland that bans abortion except in cases of incest and rape. Isabella’s condition worsened. She texted her mother: “my temperature is rising, I don’t think they will operate on me until the fetus’s heart is beating, and by then I could get sepsis.” She died a few hours later.
written by Lena Popovski, North Macedonia
For decades, young people from the Western Balkans have lived between two worlds – one defined by borders, bureaucracy and post-conflict challenges, and another, just across those borders, shaped by freedom of movement, vibrant democratic values and economic opportunities. The second one is the European Union.