2+ hour, 16+ min ago  (1279+ words) While Beijing has long called for a negotiated end to the war in Ukraine, its diplomatic efforts to bring peace have yielded no tangible results. That may be by design. As Russia's war in Ukraine grinds into its fifth summer…...

23+ hour, 16+ min ago  (963+ words) Armenia is at a crossroads, one familiar to anyone who remembers Georgia's difficult break from Russia's orbit two decades ago. From OC Media. The first symbolic shipment of Armenian apricots has already arrived in the EU, marking a milestone in…...

2+ day, 2+ hour ago  (1168+ words) Czech public media have held a unique position as independent and highly trusted media for decades. Now proposed funding changes are placing them under threat." It was a mid-May afternoon, and Prague's Old Town Square was teeming with people. But…...

6+ day, 23+ hour ago  (1774+ words) A shortage of skilled workers in Slovenia has prompted some businesses to recruit help from abroad. But the arrival of foreign workers presents challenges for locals and newcomers alike. Lenart in the Slovenske Gorice region is a small town in…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (1183+ words) Every day, Georgians fill Tbilisi's main street, demanding an end to the government's increasingly brutal clampdown on dissent. As the June heat settles over Tbilisi, most people spend their Saturday evenings looking for ways to enjoy the weekend. But many…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (1265+ words) tol. org New research shows that entrenched racism makes finding a place to live difficult for Hungary's largest minority. From Telex. "Dear homeowners! We are a family with three children, seeking a long-term rental starting 1 June 2026. A little bit about…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (1105+ words) Experts say peninsula can be cut off from Russia without engaging in full-on battle, but a ground offensive will be needed to accomplish Kyiv's wider war aims. CLOSE TO THE FRONTLINE, Ukraine, 11 June (Reuters) | Deep in an underground bunker, where…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (1236+ words) Fresh from his election victory, Armenia's prime minister is set to pursue closer relations with the U. S. and EU. But the results of the vote also complicate efforts to make a final peace with Azerbaijan. From Eurasianet. With a decisive victory…...

3+ week, 1+ hour ago  (260+ words) Since 2020s "revolution with a female face," Lukashenka has ramped up his neo-Soviet family policy while continuing to persecute women disobedient to his regime. From New Eastern Europe. Women, especially mothers with young children and former political prisoners, belong to the…...

3+ week, 23+ hour ago  (263+ words) The documentary Politzek examines what motivates Russians to step forward and try to challenge the authorities, despite the terrible risks. Recent years have seen documentary films from Russia win Oscars " Navalny in 2023 and Mr. Nobody Against the Kremlin in 2026. Western…...