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Empowering paths : The impact of the specialised internship for young female journalists and what we learnt from it 

Why investing in young female journalists strengthens media and democracy Thomson Foundation (TF) Deepening Digital Reinforcing Resilience project ran a one-year internship programme that provided structured and focused support to young female journalists across the CEE region. Its goal was to contribute to quality journalism and to the increase of representation of female journalists in the news desks Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania and Bulgaria.

Tuzla’s techno revolution: A cultural legacy in electronic music

Discover how Tuzla’s late ’90s techno scene united communities and reshaped cultural activism in Bosnia and Herzegovina Discover the origins of Tuzla’s techno scene in the late 1990s as key players share how electronic music transformed the city into a cultural hotspot. Through personal stories and memorable moments, hear how dedicated local DJs, club owners, and radio hosts created a vibrant underground scene that

In the footsteps of forgotten Yugoslavian female directors: In memoriam Gordana Boškov (1936 – 2024)

Tracing the legacy of Yugoslav cinema’s trailblazing women directors Original text was published here.  “I was interested in human destiny rather than politics”, said Gordana Boškov, a Yugoslavian and Serbian director and screenwriter, about her films in an interview we had in May this year.  When asked what it had been like as a woman in the Yugoslav film industry, Boškov answered: “there’s film,

Open call for media professionals from CEE and Western Balkans: Apply for the AI in media masterclass in Prague

Learn from global industry experts and explore cutting-edge AI solutions to drive innovation and uphold ethics in news production Are you a media professional from Central and Eastern Europe, or the Western Balkans, interested in artificial intelligence? Apply for the masterclass on AI in Media: Shaping the Future of Journalism with Innovation and Ethics, designed for media professionals in managerial and executive roles, or

Free online workshops for journalists: Boost your Mobile and Multiplatform journalism skills 

Enhance your journalism skills through free online workshops, mentoring, and get an opportunity to win cross-border production grants Thomson Media offers comprehensive capacity-building support for young and mid-career journalists from the Western Balkans countries. The support, part of the EU-funded project Strengthening Quality News and Independent Journalism, consists of free online two-part workshops on Mobile and Multiplatform Journalism, customised mentoring, a masterclass, and a

The smallest ethno museum in Dzepciste as the largest classroom for cultural heritage

A tiny treasure trove: Exploring Macedonian cultural heritage in the smallest ethno museum Article was originally published HERE. You can easily learn about Macedonian history and culture in Tetovo, you just have to come to the smallest ethnological museum of Simeon Zlatev-Mone in the village of Dzepciste where he keeps about 2000 old objects. Out of these, 900 are placed in just 9 square

One building, one million stories: Zenica’s Hotel Internacional

A witness to history and human resilience Original article was published HERE. Neglect in the post-communist era forced a Bosnian architectural gem to close years ago. But it continues to live in urban memory and contemporary culture. On 23 September last year, Sabiha Bajramovic entered Zenica’s Hotel Internacional for the first time after more than two decades. As one of the extras in the

Four things to remember when launching digital subscriptions

Package journalism as a service and make your subscribed users feel exclusive This article was originally published by The Fix Media. Launching a digital subscription service can be exciting and challenging for any media organisation. Amid the dire financial situation of media, especially small ones, digital subscription is often seen as a way to forge a more direct and financially independent relationship with the

How television series promote police propaganda

Unmasking copaganda: How TV police dramas shape public perceptions of law and order Original text was published HERE. Television series dedicated to the work of police officers and detectives have been among the most watched and widespread for decades. A closer examination of these series reveals much about societal perceptions of the police, attempts by the institution to manage media narratives about itself, as

The perspective of young artists in North Macedonia and Albania: Creative passion versus the harsh reality in the art world

Exploring the struggles, opportunities, and contrasting realities faced by emerging artists in North Macedonia and Albania Original article was published HERE. Young visual artists often navigate through a maze of challenges as they strive to find their place in the energetic art world. Due to insufficient institutional support and information on accessing funding, these young creatives find themselves at a crossroads between artistic integrity

Meet the regional award jury for the EU Investigative Journalism Awards 2024

Recognising excellence in investigative journalism across the Western Balkans and Türkiye As the national ceremonies for the EU Investigative Journalism Awards 2024 unfold, we are excited to introduce the members of the evaluation jury tasked with assessing the entries in the regional category. This initiative aims to highlight exceptional investigative stories, encourage collaboration, and elevate the standards of investigative journalism across the Western Balkans and

Serious games and gamification in journalism: How interactive content is changing the way we tell stories

Interactive storytelling: Merging games and journalism for impactful stories One of the greatest challenges writers face is bringing their characters to life – capturing their inner thoughts, struggles, and choices in a way that feels genuine and relatable. With each word, we try to weave a story that allows readers to step into our characters’ shoes, experiencing life through their eyes. After all, what
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