Forbidden Movies
Russia bans films that reject so-called ‘traditional values.’ From Global Voices.
Commentary
The Quiet Revolution on Europe’s Eastern Edge
As Russia’s war drags on, Romania has quietly become one of Ukraine’s most vital partners reshaping trade routes, energy systems, infrastructure, and even patterns of migration.
Czechia and Ukraine: Unlocking the Potential and Minimizing the Risks
Prague cuts development support for Ukraine, raising questions about whether economic pragmatism can sustain a partnership once defined by political solidarity.
Musk Wannabies Dismantling Havel’s Legacy
Time may be up for the Czech Republic’s long-held aim of using its own post-1989 transition experience to help other societies strengthen democracy.
Ordinary Fascism
The documentary Mr. Nobody Against Putin provides unique insights into how Russian society is responding to the Ukraine war.
Latest News
Infowar Threat to Upcoming European Elections
2025 saw coordinated attempts to undermine democratic processes across Central and Eastern Europe. Will Hungary and Bulgaria be the next battlefields?
Behind Ashgabat’s White-Marbled Facade of Perfection
The Turkmen capital’s abundance of grandiose buildings clad in white marble masks a darker economic reality marked by bread lines and water shortages. From Global Voices.
Ukraine’s Fast-Track EU Membership Hits a Hitch
European capitals push back against Zelenskiy’s plan of joining the bloc in 2027 as anti-enlargement sentiment swells.
What Happens When a Dam Disappears
Zaporizhzhia has become a living ecological experiment since the destruction of the Kakhovka Dam. From Incentre / Rubryka.
A New Bosnia: New Sarajevo
The Serb exodus from Sarajevo that followed the signing of the Dayton accords exposed the fragile, contested peace taking shape on the ground.

