Share Your Experience: Image-Based Online Sexual Abuse in Greece
Has someone posted sexually explicit images of you online without your consent? We would like to hear from women and men in Greece who are willing to help our upcoming…
Democracy Digest: Poland to Probe Possible Epstein Links to Russian Intelligence
Elsewhere, Hungary government pushes Budapest to brink of bankruptcy; reports suggest Czech PM’s conflicts of interest not quite resolved; Tusk makes Ukraine trip in show of Polish support; and Slovak…
Turkey to Ban Children Under 15 From Social Media
After Australia banned under-16s from social media last December, Turkey looks set to follow suit, banning the use of social media by children under 15. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
Letter from London: Keir Starmer’s Air of Doom
As his foes circle, embattled British premier Keir Starmer is still hoping to score a political win by finding somewhere to ‘offshore’ unwanted migrants after Albania gave him the brush-off…
Democracy Digest: Slovak PM Denies Describing Trump as ‘Dangerous’
Elsewhere, Hungarian minister denies his remark about Roma cleaning toilets was racist; more objects enter Polish airspace from direction of Belarus; and Czech president leaks foreign minister’s ‘blackmail’ texts. KAYNAK:…
Turkish Travel Agencies Seek to Block Access to Online Booking Giants
The Association of Turkish Travel Agencies accuses online booking companies such as Airbnb and Expedia of creating ‘unfair competition’ in the market. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
Democracy Digest: Orban Signs Up to Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’, Nawrocki prevaricates
Elsewhere, Slovak PM also gets sit-down with US president; Czech president and new government differ over military aircraft sale to Ukraine; and Tisza recruits ‘Kapitany’ of industry as its chief…
‘I’ll Destroy Your Life’: The Dating App Threats Facing Gay Men in Serbia
Extortion and physical violence are among the dangers facing users of LGBTQ+ dating apps in Serbia. Few ever go to the police. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
Serbian Prosecutors Urged to Probe Shutdowns of Critical Social Media
Media unions demand investigation into mysterious suspension of a number of media outlet profiles known for criticising the government, calling it a form of censorship. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
Democracy Digest: Slovaks Bridle at ‘Hungarians Living in Felvidek’ Phrase
Elsewhere, Hungary sets general election date for April 12; new Czech government faces interminable vote of confidence; and Poland successfully repels largest cyberattack on energy infrastructure in years. KAYNAK: Balkan…