And What Is Fico For?
Why the Slovak elections this weekend are more important for Central Europe than the mid-October Polish elections. From Respekt.
War in Ukraine
An Empty Threat?
Why Russia pulled out of its grain deal with Ukraine – and what that means for the global food system. From The Conversation.
Why Ukraine Urgently Needs More Human Rights Funding
Rights-focused grants promote access to aid that is equitable, holistic, and more easily distributed to local civil society. This story was originally published by The New Humanitarian.
Get a Russian Passport, or Go to the Cellar
The spreading practice of pressuring Ukrainians in occupied territories to take Russian citizenship may be a war crime. From Dennik N.
“When I Left Kyiv, I Thought I Would Never Dance Again”
Leaving her ballet shoes behind, Ganna Muromtseva fled the Russian invasion last. Today she is a ballerina at the Hungarian State Opera. From Telex.
No Sure Thing
Support for Ukraine among the countries of Central and Eastern Europe has been formidable so far, but will it last?
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Solutions Journalism
The World’s Therapists Are Talking to Ukraine
To prevent a mental health crisis, a multinational effort is bringing therapy to the war-torn country from thousands of miles away. From Reasons to be Cheerful.
Peers Help Peers Excel at Top Hungarian University
A program for talented yet disadvantaged students instills “a sense of belonging” and helps them “feel trusted and included.”
Man Up, Balkans
Young men and women across the region are joining clubs to learn how to rewrite long-held rules in favor of respect and nonviolence.
How A Moldovan Village is Saving the Planet
Activists and farmers in a rural community are showing how small steps can be taken to address the global challenge of adapting to climate change.
Angels With Walkie-Talkies and Dogs
Alarmed at how many people were getting lost in the woods of Belarus, one Minsk resident started what is now the country’s most trusted search-and-rescue squad.
Commentary
Invest in Communities, Not Just Companies
Has the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development learned anything from past mistakes?
In Russia, It’s the State Against the Internet
The authorities’ advancing block of the internet paves a grim future, according to one of Putin’s critics. From Global Voices.
We Are FSB
The imprisonment of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich pushed a scholar of Russia to recall his own arrest by the FSB 20 years ago. From the NYU Jordan Center.
Doing Battle with Ageism
How a Ukrainian NGO is helping over-50s engage with a fast-changing world and unleash their creative potential.
Latest News
Kazakhstan: Is the Resurgent Saiga a Threat to Farmers?
Experts argue for a pragmatic approach to manage the antelope population, now at record high levels. From Eurasianet.
Armenian Exodus From Karabakh Gathers Pace
Breakaway region could soon have virtually no Armenians after Azerbaijan’s defeat of local separatists.
What Unites and What Divides Poland?
Much divides Polish society, yet with parliamentary elections coming up in October, the country remains united in its attitude toward sovereignty. From EUROPP.
Armenian Separatists Surrender as Azerbaijan Takes Full Control in Karabakh
Reports say more than 100 dead as Baku retakes remaining territory lost to Armenian forces after the Soviet collapse. From Reuters.
Latvia Opens the Doors to Women in the Military
Women volunteers joined the first intake of soldiers since Latvia reinstated compulsory conscription, and their role is set to grow. From CEPA.
Slovakia’s Janus-Faced Electorate
Twenty-five years after defeating Meciar, Slovaks face a similar West vs. East choice.
