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Eastern & Central Europe · December, 2022

Stories about Eastern & Central Europe from December, 2022

Russia weaponizes cultural awards: It’s not all the same who is awarding a prize

These activities divert attention from the Russian military aggression on Ukraine

Written by Metamorphosis Foundation

31 December 2022

European Parliament’s Report on Pegasus spyware indicates involvement of North Macedonia companies

Hungarian spyware producer Cytrox began as a start-up in North Macedonia

Written by Metamorphosis Foundation

29 December 2022

A Buryat voice calling on Russia to decolonize : Interview with Instagrammer Seseg Jigjitova

The Indigenous peoples of Russia have a lot to do to decolonize themselves

Written by Filip Noubel

29 December 2022

For school New Year's Eve parties in Moscow, some music is apparently deemed inappropriate

They are musicians condemning the Russian invasion of Ukraine

Written by Daria Dergacheva

27 December 2022

‘The Balkans are Europe's Latin America in many beautiful ways,’ says Albanian writer

He is one of the few mediators between the Albanian and Hispanic cultures

Written by Juan Manuel Montoro Translated by Melissa Vida

25 December 2022

Governments are still free to use the Pegasus software without human rights safeguards in place

The case of Hungary is a strong warning

Written by Veszna Wessenauer

23 December 2022

Pundits say unblocking the Lachin Corridor is the only way to avoid humanitarian crisis

Tensions between Armenia and Azerbaijan escalate as a key road is blocked

Written by Arzu Geybullayeva

23 December 2022

Another attack on LGBTQ+ center in Podgorica highlights the need to protect human rights in Montenegro

LGBTQ+ Drop In Center provides essential support for the community since 2012

Written by Filip Stojanovski

23 December 2022

Documentary about the 1920s Volga famine is prohibited in Russia but broadcasted on YouTube

If not for the United States, 11 million more Russians would have died

Written by Daria Dergacheva

22 December 2022

What is Hong Kong role in Russia's sanction evasion?

The government said HK has no legal obligation to sanction Russia

Written by Oiwan Lam

21 December 2022

What did the outside world in the 1930s know about the Soviet famine and the ‘Holodomor’ in Ukraine?

The man-made famine from 1932 to 1933 killed millions of Ukrainians

Written by Filip Stojanovski

16 December 2022

Russia is waging an information war in Latin America

Russia Today is one of the most popular sources for news about Ukraine in the region

Written by Ieva Giedraitytė, Benas Putrimas

15 December 2022

‘How the fuck is it possible?': Russian rapper releases anti-war album

For many people, February 2022 never ended

Written by Daria Dergacheva

12 December 2022

State capture in South Africa by the Gupta family: A lesson on political influence

The three Gupta brothers have disproportionate influence in South Africa

Written by Stephanie Wild

7 December 2022

Popular TikToker Nekoglai tells of torture by Russian police

TikTok is the second most popular application downloaded in Russia

Written by Daria Dergacheva

5 December 2022

Twitter account “No Context Russia” is sad yet hilarious

Humor still thrives on the Russian segment of Twitter

Written by Daria Dergacheva

3 December 2022

About our Eastern & Central Europe coverage

Filip Stojanovski is the Central Europe editor. Email him story ideas or volunteer to write.

Daria Dergacheva is the Eastern Europe editor. Email her story ideas or volunteer to write.

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