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Debate and raising awareness on violations of press freedom in 11 countries have been the aims of the 12 European partners engaged until last January in the project "Safety Net for European Journalists", led by OBC and co­funded by the European Union and the Autonomous Province of Trento.

On January 28th we presented the closing event at the European Parliament during the seminar entitled "Je suis Charlie. Media Freedom in the EU and South­Eastern Europe". All audio-files of the speeches can be found here .

Here the analytic report "Building a Safety Net for European Journalists" by Eugenia Siapera, professor of Dublin City University and the handbook for threatened journalists "Safety Net Manual" published by SEEMO (both free downloadable)

8 gennaio

08/01/2021 - 

Farewell Dragan

Dragan Janjić passed away on the night between 30 and 31 December. Journalist, bulwark of independent media, founder and editor-in-chief of the Beta agency, former deputy editor-in-chief of the Politika newspaper, vice-president of the Association of Independent Journalists of Serbia (NUNS) and, since 2013, correspondent for OBC Transeuropa.

Over the last few years we have worked together, discussed issues and events, shared our views on critical situations. Last spring, during the lockdown, we spent evenings exchanging information and impressions on what was happening. He always had a good word, a smile, a piece of advice to share.

We will miss you, Dragane. Serbia and the world of media will miss your voice, your comments, your stinging tweets. You left suddenly, leaving everyone breathless. You will be remembered for your fight for freedom of expression, for a world more just and more respectful of human rights. We will remember you as a sincere and honest friend, a valuable colleague, and a keen analyst. Farewell Dragan.

11 dicembre

11/12/2020 - 

This is our last English newsletter of 2020. See you on January 8th. Take care!

16 ottobre

16/10/2020 - 

It is now available online the research "Analysis of the territorial challenges, needs and potentialsof the Adriatic-Ionian Regionand strategic options for post-2020 ADRION Programme", an outcome of a joint effort by OBC Transeuropa and SITA-SOGES International Technical Assistance

2 ottobre

01/10/2020 - 

On October 6th, 2020 OBCT director Luisa Chiodi will moderate the launch roundtable of the research project "Transnational Political Contention in Europe (TraPoCo)", supported by the European Commission as part of the Jean Monnet action of the Erasmus+ programme and dedicated to the study of trans-European political activism.

On October 14th, within the framework of the European Week of Regions and Cities, OBCT will take part in the workshop “EUSAIR, striving for more”. It is possible to sign up by October 7th to follow the works online.

OBCT is researching the needs of journalists and the existing support systems and centres in Europe and Candidate countries. If you are a journalist who suffered threats and was supported in some way, if you are a member of a union or an activist or a lawyer and work for an organisation supporting journalists, or if you work for a media outlet and are aware of threats, please take part in our online survey

18 settembre

18/09/2020 - 

OBCT is researching the needs of journalists and the existing support systems and centres in Europe and Candidate countries. Take part in our online survey

4 settembre

03/09/2020 - 

Journalists-in-Residence Milan

Within the EU-funded project Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR), Q Code Mag, supported by Osservatorio Balcani e Caucaso Transeuropa (OBCT) and the European Centre for Press and Media Freedom (ECPMF), is launching the first call of the protection programme for media workers called Journalists-in-Residence Milan (JiR Milan).

24 luglio

24/07/2020 - 

Journalists-in-Residence Milan

Within the EU-funded project Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR), Q Code Mag, supported by Osservatorio Balcani e Caucaso Transeuropa (OBCT) and the European Centre for Press and Media Freedom (ECPMF), is launching the first call of the protection programme for media workers called Journalists-in-Residence Milan (JiR Milan).

3 aprile

02/04/2020 - 

Europe

Over the years, OBCT's efforts have been constantly aimed at supporting, contributing, and participating in a transnational European civil society: looking at the grassroots movements, interacting with European institutions, "feeling" European citizens. In our publishing, analysis, and activist work we have always looked at Europe as a unique opportunity for peace and coexistence.

In these difficult days of coronavirus pandemic, the capacity to give common answers and to feel part of a single project by the European Union member states has seemed to falter dramatically. The historical meaning of what is happening - and the importance of the answers that will be given - is clear to everyone.

That is why in the coming weeks we will continue to follow carefully the difficult ridge between emergency measures and protection of civil rights; we will be keeping our eyes focused on the fate of the most marginalised communities, starting from refugees and migrants, and we will continue to give voice - opposing any propaganda - to the solidarity-based Europe we believe in.

24 gennaio

23/01/2020 - 

Don't miss the train

As travel by train is becoming more and more popular in Europe – also for environmental reasons – we – within the network Edjnet - decided to look at some of the main barriers discouraging people from taking the train. From Sweden to Bulgaria a large collaborative investigation

13 dicembre

12/12/2019 - 

Dear readers, this is the last OBCT newsletter for 2019, the next one will be delivered to your email addresses on January 10th 2020.

The editorial staff wishes you happy holidays and a happy New Year!