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  • Summer Camp: Open Call for participants for Pestalozzi Children’s Village in Trogen, Switzerland

    Summer Camp: Open Call for Participants for at Pestalozzi Children’s Village in Trogen, Switzerland Summer Camp “Rebels for Peace” in Trogen, Switzerland 2024 The Center for Education and Development (CED) is thrilled to announce an inspiring opportunity for youth empowerment and international cultural exchange, set in the serene and picturesque Children’s Village in Trogen, Switzerland. This program,…

  • FT Opinion 66 for the prices developments (MK content)

    Според податоците од Државниот завод за статистика, инфлацијата во месец јули 2025 изнесува 4.8% на годишно ниво и 1.1% на месечно ниво. Со тоа, инфлацијата го продолжи забрзувањето коешто беше присутно и во претходните месеци (Слика 1). Слика 1 – Инфлација според индексот на трошоците на живот Извор: Државен завод за статистика. Сепак, прегледот на […]
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  • Metamorphosis announces call for entries for the annual ILIJA ŽUPANOSKI Award

    The Metamorphosis Foundation for Internet and Society, for the second year in a row, publishes a
    CONTEST
    For the annual “Ilija Županoski” Award for journalists, civil society organizations, and individuals who contribute to combating disinformation in the country.
    Two annual awards will be given in the following categories:
    A. Best journalistic work, i.e. professional work prepared by civil society organizations and individuals that may relate to:

    complex fact-checking to expose widespread disinformation in public discourse;
    fact-checking to uncover a series of similar or thematically close disinformation in public discourse;
    analyses of the problem of disinformation or of thematic or other segments of this phenomenon with recommendations for overcoming it;
    analyses of future trends in the field of disinformation and expectations of possible disinformation types and trends in the future (pre-bunking);
    expert/analytical papers/research findings that advance the fight against disinformation;
    investigative stories about the origin and/or movement/spread of disinformation through the public sphere and its consequences;
    analyses of the consequences caused by highly harmful disinformation and the future expected damages from them;
    detection of disinformation narratives and actions present in the region and Europe that have the reach (or tendency to reach) to cause harm in North Macedonia; and
    other professional and journalistic works in the field of dealing with disinformation.

    B. Educational multimedia content prepared for young people aged 18 to 28, where information and communication technologies are used in a creative and innovative way, in order to reach young people and educate them to strengthen resilience against disinformation.

    The right to participate is open to all those who (individually or in groups) have created and published the material (from the categories under A. and B. listed in the Contest) in a newspaper, on television, or on internet portals (online media outlets) in the period from November 1, 2024 to October 1, 2025 .

    Authors may also submit a series of interconnected pieces of content, but relating to a specific topic. By submitting to the Contest, the author agrees that his/her work will be re-published in a Proceedings, which is a special electronic publication that may be prepared by Metamorphosis, after the Contest ends.

    The submitted materials will be reviewed by a committee of relevant representatives from the media and public spheres.
    When evaluating materials, preference will be given to those materials that:

    Refer to disinformation that has a high capacity to cause harm in society;
    Expose disinformation that concerns the broad public interest, i.e. affects a large number of citizens of the Republic of North Macedonia;
    Increase knowledge or gain new insights into the problem of disinformation and offer solutions to address the problem; and
    Have a creative, contemporary, effective, and innovative approach in presenting findings to the general public.

    The contest is open until October 1, 2025. Applications should be submitted to info@metamorphosis.org.mk with the following subject: For the annual “Ilija Županoski” award for journalists, civil society organizations, and individuals who contribute to combating disinformation in the country.
    The award for the first category “Best journalistic or professional work” is 2,000 euros in denar equivalent.
    The prize for the second category “Educational multimedia content prepared for young people aged 18 to 28” is 1,000 euros in denar equivalent.
    Employees of Metamorphosis are not eligible to participate in the Contest. External collaborators of Metamorphosis are also not eligible to participate in the Contest with materials that were/are prepared and published within the framework of projects implemented by Metamorphosis.

    The application consists of:
    Completed form for the appropriate category (available in attachment).
    А Application form
    B Application form
    For additional information and questions, please contact us via email at info@metamorphosis.org.mk with the subject: “Annual “Ilija Županoski” Award for journalists, civil society organizations, and individuals who contribute to combating disinformation in the country” no later than September 1, 2025.

  • Finance Think at the forum „Building an Inclusive Future in an Enlarged EU“

    📍 Finance Think participated in the High-Level Forum dedicated to EU enlargement, with the participation of Executive Director Blagica Petreski, in her capacity as a member of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) for enlargement candidate countries.🔵 The Forum, held under the motto “Building an Inclusive Future in an Enlarged EU,” focused on the role of social dialogue, civil society, and youth engagement in the enlargement process.#EUEnlargementForum #EESC #EUAccession #CivilDialogue #WesternBalkans

  • Public Call for External Assessors

    The SMS Facility – Small Media Support project in the Western Balkans, implemented by CPCD in cooperation with partners from Albania, Montenegro, Kosovo, North Macedonia, and Germany, is launching a Public Call for External Assessors to assess applications submitted under the Call for Small Grants for Media Content Production.

    The call is open to all interested candidates who meet the following criteria:
    – A relevant university degree (in social sciences, media, law, communications, etc.),
    – At least 5 years of experience in the civil society sector, preferably with a focus on media,
    – Proven experience in project evaluation,
    – Proficiency in English and local languages (for North Macedonia: Macedonian and/or Albanian)
    – Understanding of the local media landscape and the challenges faced by small local media outlets,
    – Strong analytical and reporting skills,
    – Experience in international projects or projects involving sub-granting funded by donors,
    – Citizenship of one of the WB6 countries.
    Engagement period:
    – September 2025
    – June 2026
    Application deadline: August 8, 2025, by 17:00 PM
    Applications must be submitted exclusively via email to: konkurs@metamorphosis.org.mk
    Details on the application process and required documentation are available here: https://journalift.org/apply-now-open-call-for-external-assessors-for-small-media-support-grants/
    This project is co – funded by the EU.

  • THE PROJECT FOR YOUTH MOBILIZATION FOR THE EUROPEANIZATION OF THE BALKANS BEGINS

    Organizations from Montenegro, Kosovo, and North Macedonia launched on Monday in Podgorica the regional project “Youth Engagement for the Europeanization of the Balkans,” with an inaugural event held at Europe House, which brought the voices of young people to the forefront of the region’s EU integration process, KDP reports.
    The event opened with welcoming remarks from representatives of the partner organizations – Milica Dedić, Executive Director of NVO GLAS from Montenegro; Lorik Idrizi, Program Director at BIRC from North Macedonia; and Drenusha Latifi, representative of CFID from Kosovo.
    The project was introduced by regional coordinator Lorik Idrizi, who emphasized the vision and objectives of the initiative, which aims to empower youth across the Western Balkans through cross-border dialogue, civic participation, and the promotion of European values.

    Lorik Idrizi, BIRC
    One of the most notable parts of the day was the youth panel titled “What Does Europeanization Mean to Us?”, where young people from Montenegro, Kosovo, and North Macedonia shared their thoughts on how the younger generation can take part in the journey toward the European Union. The panelists – Danica Sretkoska, Mojaš Kankaraš, and Rron Ukimeraj – offered personal insights into the opportunities and shared challenges faced by youth in their societies. The panel was moderated by Tijana Vojinović from Montenegro and was conducted in English, open to the public.

    Milica Dedić, GLAS
    “This panel is among the most important moments of the project. It’s not just about what institutions think – it’s about what young people themselves believe and hope for their future in the European family,” said the organizers in a joint statement.

    Drenusha Latifi, CFID
    The event continued with a thematic session led by Marija Milošević, Secretary of the Committee on European Integration in the Parliament of Montenegro, who spoke about the role of legislative institutions in the integration process and the need for it to be more understandable and tangible for citizens. “European issues and the integration process itself must be demystified – citizens need to experience them as part of daily life, not as a distant or complicated reality,” she emphasized.

    Marija Milošević, Secretary of the Committee on European Integration in the Parliament of Montenegro
    In conclusion, the project partners held a closed strategic session, where they discussed the next steps toward organizing the upcoming event in Skopje. The discussions focused on strengthening cooperation among participating organizations, setting timeframes, and drafting a joint media coverage and communication strategy.
    The “Youth Engagement for the Europeanization of the Balkans” project is supported by the Western Balkans Fund (WBF) and is expected to expand to several countries in the region, building bridges of cooperation among youth and contributing to bringing Western Balkan societies closer to the European Union.

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