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Vanishing voices: The rise of Media Deserts in the Balkans

As local journalism fades across small towns and villages, a growing silence threatens democracy, accountability, and the right to be informed Media deserts remain an under-researched phenomenon in the Balkan media context, but the reality on the ground shows that the region is far from immune to this growing issue. Imagine that you are somewhere on a beach in the Balkans. The sun is

Robots can’t write headlines: How journalists are learning to work with AI

From fact-checkers to editors, reporters across the region are discovering AI’s benefits, and drawing firm ethical lines to protect journalistic quality. As part of preparing this article, we recorded a 30-minute interview in Slovak, transcribed it with Google’s Pinpoint, and used Gemini to translate the transcript into English. This made the work with the text much easier and saved us considerable time. Journalists are

Inside CORRECTIV.Europe: Where journalists share data, stories, and trust

A free network helping local reporters turn data into stories Imagine filing a cross-border investigation in 24 hours – with verified data, ready-made visuals, expert quotes, and no membership fee. That’s the daily promise of CORRECTIV.Europe. CORRECTIV.Europe launched in January 2024 and today brings together roughly 420 members from about 35 European countries. The network scales up the German model of CORRECTIV.Lokal to a

Tampon zona: Turning women’s voices into a collective movement

Journalist Iva Paradjanin Lilic created a feminist platform where empathy, honesty, and even anger become tools for resistance, representation, and change Tampon zona is not just a podcast. It’s a place for empathy, information, solidarity, and sometimes even rage. “Women’s experiences are political, personal, and powerful — and they must be heard,” says Iva Paradjanin Lilic, a journalist who has turned these words into

Calling WB media professionals: Apply for a free online training on Multimedia and Data visualisation

Thomson Media invites journalists and media professionals from the Western Balkans to apply for a free online training on Multimedia and Data Visualisation, organised within the EU-funded project Strengthening Quality News and Investigative Journalism in the Western Balkans and Türkiye II. This capacity-building training is the final in the project’s series and will help participants develop practical skills for producing engaging, data-informed multimedia stories.

National evaluation jury for the 2025 EU Investigative Journalism Awards revealed

After the successful completion of the evaluation process for the EU Investigative Journalism Awards 2025, Thomson Media introduces the Evaluation Jury in all participating countries. The panel consists of highly respected professionals in journalism and investigative reporting across the Western Balkans and Türkiye. This jury in all countries  carefully reviewed all submissions, applying rigorous criteria including relevance, research depth, clarity, ethical standards, originality, and

From Ideas to Action: Why Validation is Key to Media Innovation and Sustainability

Discover tested approaches and real-world success stories at Thomson Media’s session during the 2025 IPI World Congress As part of the 2025 IPI World Congress and Media Innovation Festival, Thomson Media will host an engaging session on the power of idea validation in shaping successful and sustainable media projects. The session will spotlight the Validation Booster programme, launched by Thomson Media to help media

Empowering Journalism in the Western Balkans: Grants Available for Local Media

Get assistance to boost internal development, sustainability, and digital adaptation Small and local media outlets across the Western Balkans are invited to apply for support aimed at boosting their internal development, operational sustainability, and digital adaptation. The initiative aims to ensure the long-term viability and independence of media organisations in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia through tailored technical and

Elevate your journalism skills with free courses from Journalism Now

Unlock essential knowledge and certification in Western Balkan languages through expert-led training programmes Constant education is vital for journalists to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving media landscape, ensuring they remain knowledgeable, ethical, and adaptable to new technologies and industry standards. Journalism Now by Thomson Foundation is your go-to educational platform for developing essential journalism skills. The platform offers interactive and practical content, making

From assumptions to evidence: How to validate media ideas

A step-by-step guide to defining, testing, and refining hypotheses for smarter media innovation Every successful media project starts with a fundamental question: Will this work? Whether you’re launching a new publication, testing an innovative content format, or introducing a digital tool, the key to success lies in understanding whether your idea resonates with your audience. That’s where the process of validation comes into play.

Pitch like a publisher: How to align your media idea with donor and investor logic

How the Validation Booster programme equips media projects to align their pitch with both mission and market logic After mentoring two cohorts of early-stage media projects through the Validation Booster programme, one thing is clear: Most pitches don’t fail because the idea is weak; they fail because the story is misaligned. In a landscape where media ventures seek support from both donors and investors,

Empowering Western Balkans’ Local Media: Apply Now for Small Grants to Produce Quality Journalism

Strengthen your newsroom with funding to create investigative, multimedia, and community-driven content Are you a small media outlet in the Western Balkans that is passionate about producing high-quality, independent journalism? The SMS Facility project invites applications for its small grants for media content production scheme, offering financial support of up to 7,000 EUR per outlet. The financial support provided through this public call aims

From mission to model: How Euromaidan Press found its sustainability model

What happens when mission meets market? For Euromaidan Press, the answer was a bold strategic pivot. Euromaidan Press is an independent online media outlet launched by Ukrainian volunteers in 2014. What started as a grassroots initiative now focuses on reporting Ukrainian news to a global, English-speaking audience. Using solid journalism, the outlet clearly explains complex events in a complicated geopolitical region. This small independent
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