We will not die in silence: Bosnia and Herzegovina to adopt a law on femicide
How a grassroots movement in Bosnia and Herzegovina helped create a law on femicide.
Seneca at the Gym: Stoicism and Toxic Masculinity
Today’s Stoicism isn’t in the Agora, it’s at the gym. Repackaged through TikTok reels and “alpha” podcasts, the ancient philosophy has been stripped of ethics and turned into a lifestyle brand of emotional repression and individual supremacy. Discipline replaces compassion, silence replaces civic duty. This isn’t about inner virtue, it’s about selling strength. But Seneca wasn’t training for dominance. He was training for justice.
From Risk to Resilience: An International Meeting on the Safety of Journalists in Thessaloniki by the ICSJ
The From Risk to Resilience conference in Thessaloniki, organized by the ICSJ, brought together global experts to tackle threats to journalist safety. With input from UNESCO, OSCE, and regional leaders, the event highlighted the need for institutional accountability and trauma-informed support.
Secret Operations or Diplomacy? An Analysis of Recent Developments in Ukraine
What are the most prominent operations of the recent weeks? And what strategic, military and diplomatic partners are currently the most crucial for Ukraine?
The bromance between Trump and Putin
“Putin has gone absolutely crazy” Donald Trump said regarding Russia’s recent escalation in its war on Ukraine. The three-day bombardment was deadly, as Russian strikes killed 13 people, including children. This statement was not on anyone’s Bingo card, considering how much praise Trump sends Vladimir Putin’s way. Is this the end of their geopolitical ‘bromance’?
From Protected to Plated: Carpathian Bears Face Grim Fate
NGOs challenge Slovakia’s killing and reselling the meat of EU protected brown bears. Read about the newest legislation including an interview with an expert in large carnivores.
Italy at the Ballot: The Quiet Referendum of 2025
In the shadow of silence, Italy held a referendum that dared to ask who counts as a citizen and how far employers’ power can reach. With Giorgia Meloni’s government opting for institutional disengagement and public indifference, turnout plummeted, rendering invisible one of the most significant democratic consultations in recent memory.
Not All Microplastics Are as Dangerous as We Thought?
New research finds that saltwater may stop dangerous bacteria from hitching a ride on plastic.
