Section: Transitions Online (EU)
Kremlin ‘Black Budget’ Grows as Official Spending Drops
Most classified budget lines go to the military and security, but the actual amounts are not disclosed. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Russia Tightens Screws Further on Civil Society
Politically charged trial of Ukrainian library head begins, while Amnesty International office in Moscow is in lockdown. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Belarus Cracks Open Door to Tourism
Restrictions have been eased for foreigners visiting some of the country’s attractions, but independent travelers will still have to obtain a visa. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Media Behaving Badly
With public service media outlets endangered externally and internally, what about a European Court of Professional Media Conduct? …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Lithuania Issues Third Survival Guidebook Amidst Russian ‘Aggression’
Tensions remain high in the Baltics since Russia’s Crimea annexation of Crimea, and Lithuania is preparing for a possible invasion. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Payback Time for Prison Abuse
Russian activists dox prison official who allegedly ordered torture of inmates. From Global Voices. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
E-Declarations Reveal Ukrainian Elites’ Extravagance
Ukrainians are shocked at the wealth gap between citizens and their elected representatives. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Russia’s Fight for the Right History
Security experts propose an institution to counteract distortions of Russian history by foreign countries. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Conspiracy Rumors Swirl in Balkans
Days after Montenegrin leader claims Serbs may have plotted against his government, weapons are found near Serbian prime minister’s home. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
An “Assault” on the Arts in Russia
An anti-censorship speech by a famous Russian actor and director has caused a week-long uproar, with many famous political and cultural personalities entering the fray. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
