Section: Transitions Online (EU)
‘No Divorce’ for a Day in Russian Region
Residents of north-western Novgorod were encouraged to rethink splitting up on the annual day of “Family, Love, and Faithfulness.” …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Amnesty Says Belarus Using Telecoms to Spy
The government only lets communication companies operate in country if willing to provide nearly unlimited data to authorities, says report. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
#IAmNotAfraidToSayIt: Ukrainian Social Media Users Break the Silence on Sexual Violence
A new hashtag is trending in the Ukrainian segment of Facebook:#ЯНеБоюсьСказати (#IAmNotAfraidToSayIt), allowing Internet users to share their stories and experiences of sexual harassment, sexual violence, and domestic violence. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Putin Signs Anti-Terror Law, Drawing Sharp Criticism
The controversial “Yarovaya’s Bill” will have far-reaching effects on the Russian population. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Surge of Chechen Asylum Seekers in Poland
Belarusian border town has become main transit point for those on their way to Europe, who say they fear increased oppression back home. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Surge of Chechen Asylum Seekers in Poland
Belarusian border town has become main transit point for those on their way to Europe, who say they fear increased oppression back home. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Ukrainians Demand a ‘European Salary for European Tariffs’
Reacting to a sharp increase in utility costs, thousands of protesters march through Kyiv. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
As NATO Summit Approaches, More Fear of Russia
As leaders start to gather in Poland, talk of a build-up of Russian forces in Kaliningrad only the latest worry for some member states. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Russia On Course to Drain $87 Billion Fund in 2017
Amid recession and low oil prices the government has used its once-overflowing wealth funds to fill holes in the budget. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Turkey Takes U-turn Toward Russia
Ankara seeks new allies in struggle against Islamic State. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
