Section: Transitions Online (EU)
2015 Saw Worst Decline in Freedom in a Decade: Report
Freedom House says oil price drop major factor in crackdown among repressive Eurasian petro-states, while refugee crisis has led to demagoguery in the EU. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Russia, Germany Clash Over ‘Rape’ Case
Berlin warns Moscow not to make political capital of ongoing investigation, decries foreign minister’s talk of a ‘cover-up.’ …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Kuril Island ‘Ghost Town’ Coming Back to Life
Russia will build new housing and schools for military personnel on the disputed islands. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Macedonia Border Killing Heightens ‘Crisis’ Talk
The flow of migrants through Greece remains high despite winter conditions. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Bucharest Extends Lifeline to Moldova
Romania’s loan offer comes a week after the latest government took office amid mass protests in Chisinau against corruption. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Lenin’s Misguided Policies Helped Destroy USSR, Putin Says
Transfer of Donbas region to Ukraine was ‘nonsense,’ Russian leader says. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Russia Reporter Accused of Incitement Over ‘Rape’ Report
Berlin-based lawyer Martin Luithle says Channel 1’s Ivan Blagoy coverage was an irresponsible attempt to incite fear and hatred against Arab migrants. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Chechnya’s Ruler a ‘National Security Threat,’ says Russian Deputy
Opposition politician to publish a report on Ramzan Kadyrov, highlighting political assassinations in Russia in which the Chechnya strongman leader may have played a role. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Poroshenko Says Ukraine Will Regain Territories
Ukraine’s president blames Russia for delays in implementing Minsk agreement and for providing greater autonomy for separatist regions – but pledges Kyiv will get Crimea back. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Thousands Demonstrate in Moldova
Demonstrators on Wednesday stormed the country’s parliament after it approved a new pro-European government. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
