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Hungary recently witnessed a historic event – the Budapest Pride parade. Against the backdrop of a government ban, nearly 200,000 people flooded the streets in a vibrant display of unity and LGBTQ+ rights. The parade became a symbol of freedom of assembly and defiance against oppressive regulations aimed at silencing marginalized voices. Political analyst Edina

Investigative journalists, activists, and experts unite to honor the Balkan Investigative Reporting Network (BIRN) on its remarkable 20-year journey. Their testimonies paint a vivid picture of BIRN’s pivotal role in shaping the media landscape and promoting accountability across the Balkans. Slobodan Georgiev, former BIRN journalist and Director of NewsMax Adria in Serbia, reflects on BIRN’s

Russia made headlines by becoming the first country to officially recognize the Taliban government in Afghanistan. This significant decision comes in the wake of the United States’ withdrawal from the country, leaving a power vacuum that the Taliban swiftly filled. In a symbolic gesture of acceptance, Russia welcomed the new ambassador of Afghanistan, signaling its