Section: Transitions Online (EU)
Moldovans Rally for Unification with Romania
As the centennial of the “Great Union” approaches, the issue continues to divide people on both sides of the border. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
The Delicate Art of Urban Activism in Eastern Europe
At a diverse gathering in Prague, a heated discussion ensues on the virtues and pitfalls of “going mainstream.” …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Belarus Sticks to Death Penalty Over Europe’s Displeasure
More than 400 convicts have been put to death since 1990, rights activists say. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Harassment Claims Hit Senior Russian Parliamentarian
Leading Russian independent media refuse to report from parliament as long as journalists’ sexual harassment claims are not treated seriously. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Superpower Chess Games in Central Asia
Washington may be giving up on Kyrgyzstan, China ups its game in Tajikistan, and both keep a watchful eye on Moscow. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: At Russian Polling Stations
Putin supporters were lured to the polls with offers of food, cancer screenings, and the chance to win big prizes. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
The Secret Compound
As details about illegal detentions in eastern Ukraine emerge, so do questions about the accountability of those who ordered them. From Hromadske. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
War Hero Accused of Plotting to Destroy Ukrainian Parliament
Nadezhda Savchenko fires back, says government is responsible for the disasters in the east, plans presidential run. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Ukraine Wants to Build Spaceport in Australia
State space agency hopes potential collaboration results in launch station that could become Asia’s main spaceport and help replace lost business after Crimea annexation. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Vladimir Putin Secures Fourth Presidential Term
The incumbent wins landslide victory with record amount of votes after his most serious opponent is banned from running in the election. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
