In his recent speech at a meeting with Albanian diaspora in Milano, Italy, the Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama did not hesitate at throwing shades at the European Union regarding the prospects of Albania joining the European Union. Rama attributed the lack of progress to the “slow Brussels bureaucracy” which is moving with “turtle-like steps”.… Continue reading Enlargement fatigue and Democratic Backsliding in the Balkans
written by Azra Tupkušić, Bosnia and Herzegovina
In countries marked by war and division, reconciliation rarely comes easily. It requires time, effort, and, most importantly, people willing to move forward. In the Balkans, many wounds from past conflicts remain open.
written by Tvrtko Pater, Croatia
“The Balkans produces more history than it can consume”, Winston Churchill In the Balkans and beyond, teaching about difficult histories can often be controversial, but does it have merit? As an educator, I sometimes encounter the sentiment that: “We should leave the past in the past and look towards the future, digging up painful history… Continue reading Opinion: FACING HISTORY IN THE BALKANS – Why is it important and why should young people care?
INFO, CDER
Within MEDIActive Youth project on media literacy, the training course has been successfully held in Belgrade from 25th June to 2nd July 2022. The training, hosted by Centar za drustveno ekonomski razvoj (CDER), had 21 youth worker participants, 3 from each partner NGOs. It was led by experienced CDER trainers. The goal of the training… Continue reading Media literacy training for youth workers successfully implemented
written by Matija Carević, Croatia
In an era where information is both abundant and weaponized, the challenge is no longer just to combat propaganda but to understand why it thrives, even after the dramatic shifts that seemed to promise its decline.
INFO, KOMS
The second regional strategic meeting of the youth umbrella associations of the Western Balkans was held in Belgrade from November 5th to 7th.
written by Bogdan Joković, Serbia
Pandemic of Covid-19 obviously changed the world and marked the year of 2020. In Serbia corona virus “arrived” in March, and on the 15th we had a state of emergency. It doesn’t seem any different after almost a year…
written by Ena Duranović, Bosnia and Herzegovina
”Two schools under one roof” is a phenomenon that has existed in the educational system of Bosnia and Herzegovina since 2003. Bosniak and Croat children go to schools located in the same buildings, but attend different curriculum programs, using different textbooks and languages…
written by Dubravka Ćosović, Serbia
In our analysis we will reflect on the efficiency of the most recent government measures combating youth unemployment in Serbia through its programme “My First Salary”…
written by Teodora Stoevska, North Macedonia
The agriculture is a significant and one of the most important economic sectors in Macedonia. Some statistics show that agriculture contributes approximately 16 percent to the total GDP of the country, but the real share is possibly even higher, because these data are only a part of the value of the agricultural production of the small who sell their products themselves.
written by Milica Kašćelan, Montenegro
Dobrota lace lives and breathes through hands. Hands that wait, embrace, build, and overcome the toughest battles. It endures through the hands that strive to preserve it from oblivion, from the cruelty of time, and from fleeting trends. These hands carry the burden of women across more than five centuries, creating a path where new patterns will become works of art.
written by Marta Spasikj, North Macedonia
Why are young people particularly prone to drugs, alcohol, and other addictive substances? In this article, I will pinpoint several main drives and reasons behind young people’s inclination towards addiction.