Museum of Russian Anti-War Street Art Opens Online
For the first time, anti-war street art has been documented, translated, and organized online. From Global Voices.
Poland Votes
And Then There Was One
Poland’s election results may have grave implications for Hungary’s autocratic prime minister, Viktor Orban. Republished from the German Marshall Fund.
Migration Emerges as Key Polish Election Issue
The ruling party doubles down on border security while the liberal opposition rails about alleged government corruption. From the Polish Politics Blog.
Too Close to Call: Poland’s 1989 Moment
The Polish election on October 15 has the potential to reshape the continent’s geopolitical map and future Western support for Ukraine. From GMF.
Inflation, Budget Risks Await Polish Vote Winner
Critics see the central bank’s pre-election rate cuts as prioritizing growth over fighting inflation.
Grinding Teeth in Warsaw and Kyiv
The pointless “grain war” risks getting out of hand unless all parties, including Brussels, sit down for constructive talks.
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
A Taste for Life
Eating disorders have long been a taboo subject in society. One non-profit organization in Bratislava hopes to break that stigma.
New Life for Odesa’s Beaches
Cooperation between the city and the military allowed the port city’s famed beaches to reopen this summer for the first time since the full-scale Russian invasion.
Bus Stop Shakespeare
In Gdansk, people with Down syndrome are finding jobs thanks to an innovative collaboration between NGOs and the private sector.
Solutions Journalism Turns 10
In the beginning, journalists wanted to write about what works, but were afraid to try it, lest it come out like advocacy, cheerleading, or PR.
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.
Commentary
Hungary in Waiting: The Slovak Challenge for the EU and Ukraine
The new Slovak government seems a natural pro-Kremlin ally for Hungary. But there is still time for the EU, member states, and Ukraine to get Fico onside. From ECFR.
What We Learned From Moldova’s Local Elections
Recent elections in Moldova have revealed challenges the country may face regarding its democratic future and EU accession. From the London School of Economics.
Vouchers for Ukraine: Accelerating Affordable Housing Development
The destruction caused by Russia’s war of aggression has created an enormous demand for affordable housing in Ukraine. Existing models can help the Ukrainian authorities can help guide the way. From GMF.
The Rise and Fall of Heroes
On the date of its greatest triumph, Bulgarian football faced its demise – yet another lesson from the country’s muddled transition after 1989.
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The EU Keeps Bulgaria and Romania Waiting for Schengen
Bulgaria and Romania hope to receive the green light to join the EU’s visa-free travel area by the end of the year. From GMF.
From Living Rooms to the World
A Czech ethnomusicologist has recorded over 1,000 Roma folklore songs, working to preserve a culture that has been passed down by generations in music.
What are the Polish Left’s Post-Election Prospects?
The Polish left is set to return to government after 18 years out of power. But with vote shares down and a muddled strategy, it risks losing visibility among other coalition partners. From the Polish Politics blog.
Top Job: Running NATO
Estonia’s Kaja Kallas meets all the criteria. Not that it helps. From CEPA.
Russian Propaganda Channels Turn on Armenia and Its Prime Minister
Russia and Armenia’s relations have rapidly deteriorated in recent weeks, with the Kremlin’s propaganda channels openly targeting Armenia and Nikol Pashinyan. From OC Media.
Deepfake Menace Hit Slovak Elections
Incident is believed to be one of the first examples in the EU of using AI to manipulate the likeness of a journalist – and could portend the use of such tools to discredit the media. From the International Press Institute.
