Eurovision and Olympics: can culture be separated from politics?
As the Olympic Games and Eurovision once again claim political neutrality, ongoing wars, selective bans, and public protests expose how fragile that statement really is. By comparing the IOC’s and EBU’s inconsistent decisions on participation, this article questions whether events built on national representation can ever be apolitical — and whether continuing to pretend so only deepens public distrust.
Crisis of Bosnian Public Media: What Happens if BHRT Goes Dark? — Part II
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s long-running political deadlock is pushing its only state-level public broadcaster, BHRT, closer than ever to total collapse. While the crisis is often framed in terms of debt and dysfunction, the stakes run far deeper. Behind the headlines lies a question that cuts to the core of the country’s fragile system — what happens when one of the last institutions meant to serve ALL citizens simply disappears?
Crisis of Bosnian Public Media: What Happens if BHRT Goes Dark? — Part I
On February 26, viewers across Bosnia and Herzegovina were greeted not by regular programming, but by a stark warning from BHRT, the country’s only state-level public broadcaster may soon shut down. Burdened by mounting debt and political deadlock, BHRT now faces a very real possibility — going off air for good.
“Revealing Europeans to themselves”: How public priorities have shifted between the latest two EU budget cycles
In 2021, Europeans turned to the EU for economic recovery and a framework of solidarity to coordinate knowledge, resources and collective response during and after the pandemic. Today, they look to it for protection in a much broader sense.
Too tired to care? What regulatory and climate fatigue are doing to the EU
Simplification comes hand-in-hand with the recently approved Omnibus package. But, is this shift merely technical or does it reflect something deeper about the Union? A growing sense of fatigue may be at the heart of this transformation.
The Rise of the “Instagram Face”: When Beauty Becomes a Template
Scroll through Instagram long enough and the faces begin to blur together. The same lips, the same cheekbones, the same sculpted jawline. In the age of the “Instagram face,” beauty is no longer about individuality — it’s about fitting the algorithm.
Malta Pays Drivers €25,000 to Quit — But the Traffic Keeps Coming
Malta’s latest transport policy offers €25,000 to drivers who surrender their licence, but many argue the scheme risks becoming an expensive distraction from the island’s deeper traffic crisis.
Noma Island Controversy Deepens as Political Links and Permit Questions Emerge
Public concern grows over the Noma Island floating platform, with mayors, NGOs, and residents citing environmental risks and overcrowding. A petition demands transparency and safeguards. Momentum leader Arnold Cassola highlights potential political links, fueling fears of lobbying and weak regulation. The project has become a test of Malta’s governance and public trust.
Can Young People Still Afford to Live in Malta?
For young Maltese, homeownership is slipping away. Apartment prices soared 10% last year, leaving minimum-wage couples able to afford just 2% of listings. Many rely on family support, while apartments shrink and costs rise. Government schemes help some, but independence is a struggle. Across the EU, rising prices and lagging supply echo Malta’s crisis, reminding young buyers that a home is more than walls—it’s security, stability, and hope.
