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Media pluralism at risk in Greece

After a long period during which the media landscape has been mirroring the prevailing clientelism, Greece is now experiencing a rapid downslide towards dangerous pathways regarding media pluralism that bring the quality of democracy in the country into question. A look at the events and political developments that have accumulated over the last months.

Alongside our partners: Emergency aid after earthquakes in Turkey and Syria

Appeal for donations

On the night of 6 February 2022, two devastating earthquakes hit south-eastern Turkey and northern Syria. As of now, at least 40.000 people have died, and it is feared that the number of victims will increase drastically. We have compiled a list of organisations to which you can donate in the different affected areas.

Bulgaria: no consensus, public disappointment and fragile future perspectives

SURVEY

Key findings from an opinion poll in Bulgaria commissioned by Heinrich Böll Foundation Thessaloniki Office (November 2022) were that the political environment is highly polarized, there is almost no political consensus on any issue, regardless of its importance, and the feeling of insecurity is widespread.

Under pressure: a Rule of Law and humanitarian crisis on the external borders of the EU

Commentary

The UNHCR and the IOM jointly called upon Italy and all EU Member States who abide by applicable legislation, to protect people and distribute responsibility within the EU fairly. Humanity and the Rule of Law are in the EU’s most basic interests – if these go unheeded at its external borders, they can hardly be defended within.

By Neda Noraie-Kia

Recent Media

People on the Move: (Still) stuck in the corridors to the EU “Status quo and Perspectives”

Here you can watch the videos of the 6 panel sessions of the conference People on the Move: (Still) stuck in the corridors to the EU “Status quo and Perspectives”, held in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, on 31 March and 1 April 2022, organised by the Heinrich Böll Foundation offices Sarajevo and Thessaloniki.

Plastic Atlas - Plastic in Greece

VIDCAST

In the 10 short episodes of this series of videos, experts from different fields talk about various aspects of the plastics issue. Among other things, they present interesting facts about the plastic waste management in Greece, describe the current level of reuse and recycling in the country, explain the legislation, provide important data about the effects of plastics on humans and animals and give useful advice.

In defence of defenders: Criminalised solidarity in Europe

The toolkit "In defence of defenders: A practical guide to legal means and advocacy tools for criminalised Human Rights Defenders in Europe" is an attempt by the Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung and the Border Violence Monitoring Network to present targeted Human Rights Defenders existing options for action and defence. You can watch the video of the launch event here.

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In defence of defenders

PUBLICATION

Migration as well as supporting people in flight is increasingly treated as a criminal act in Europe. This toolkit, created by Border Violence Monitoring Network and Heinrich Böll Stiftung Thessaloniki, seeks to support affected Human Rights Defenders by showing them mechanisms and avenues for help and self-defence in cases of criminalisation at various levels.

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Without voice: People on the move

E-paper

This study aims to observe the range of different representations of people on the move in the media coverage in Bosnia-Herzegovina and Croatia between 2015 and 2021.

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"Clean" Energy Bills for all citizens in the EU

Analysis

Well-designed energy bills are a key tool for consumers in the energy transition. The analysis “‘Clean’ Energy Bills for all citizens in the EU; a subject to an examination” aims at registering the content, structure, and format of the electricity bills in EU27, and examine their contribution to consumers’ empowerment to play an active role in the clean energy transition.

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