Ukraine: Portable City
How those displaced by the invasion preserve their occupied hometown through pixels, pages, and bread.
Commentary
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.
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.
Latest News
In War-Ravaged Ukraine, Education Is a Source of Hope
Beneath the bombs and constant threat of attack, a committed teacher has kept her students focused on resilience.
Artists Use Poetry to Denounce MAGA-fication of Culture
Films touching on artistic resistance to authoritarianism lent a topical note to the Jihlava festival of documentary film as Czech lawmakers approved public media funding cuts.
What the U.S. Midterm Result Means for the Ukraine War
The Democrats’ gains in the recent U.S. midterm elections raise questions about how the shift in congressional power could affect Washington’s policy toward Ukraine and the prospects for a peace deal with Russia. From The Conversation.
‘Life on Hold’: Poland’s Immigrants Face Years Waiting for Residence Permits
Poland has become a country of immigration faster than its offices can adapt. From BIRN.
Even a Like Can Land You in Prison
Belarus leaves Western social media open even as authorities punish users for likes, comments, and subscriptions. From Global Voices.

