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Reporting from a War Zone: The Crucial Responsibility of Journalists
In this piece I highlight the importance of journalists in war zones and the ethical challenges they face.
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Kosovo's Opposition: A Threat to Democracy
Kosovo’s opposition parties, entrenched in corruption and appeasement, threaten democracy and national security, shamelessly branding reformists as…
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Disinformation and Control: The Battle Over Diaspora Voting
Petrit Zogaj’s proposal to strip diaspora voting rights is part of a broader effort, supported by KLAN Kosova, to undermine Kosovo’s democracy and…
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The Fragile Peace of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia’s fragile peace, deeply scarred by ethnic divisions, faces rising nationalism, secession threats, and distrust in international bodies, hindering…
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From Silk to Steel Turning Fashion into Armour: One Woman’s War Effort in Kharkiv
In war-torn Kharkiv, Natalia transforms her skills from luxury clothing to life-saving military gear, stitching hope and survival into every piece she…
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Is Syrian War Criminal and Brother of Bashar, Maher Al-Assad, Hiding in Serbia?
Maher Al-Assad, Syria’s ousted leader’s brother and accused war criminal, reportedly fled to Serbia, raising questions about Belgrade’s geopolitical…
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Bosnia’s Defence Chief Warns: Dodik’s Moves Endanger Stability
Defence Minister Zukan Helez accuses Milorad Dodik of exploiting nationalist rhetoric, threatening Bosnia’s unity and rekindling the dangerous…
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Musk, Farage, and the Far-Right’s Quiet Coup
From gilded rooms to social media feeds, the far-right marches unchecked, weaponising discontent and rewriting the script of democracy into a dirge for…
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Bosnia’s Security Forces: Guardians of a Fractured Land
Bosnia’s security forces confront enduring ethnic divisions and external threats, striving to maintain peace, while echoes of Milosevic's era still…
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War’s Terrifying Beauty: Remembering Paul Lowe
Paul Lowe captured war’s scars with both compassion and artistry. We debated fiercely: Is photojournalism art or truth? His legacy leaves the question…
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The War That Never Ends: Ukraine’s Unseen Battle with Trauma and Technology
Captain Lang and his men are confronting a silent enemy: the creeping indifference and burnout that threaten to undo even their most hardened soldiers.
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Kosovo Rejects Hate: A Landmark Electoral Defeat for Homophobia in the Balkans
Kosovo voters decisively rejected homophobia, barring the far-right Coalition for the Family from parliament. Activist efforts and legal debates…
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