OPEN Media Hub

The Project OPEN Media Hub: Networking, on-the-job training and support to media professionals across the EU Neighbourhood area (EuropeAid/136510/DH/SER/Multi) is part of the European Union Programme OPEN Neighbourhood: opportunities, participation, engagement and networking” and is implemented by a consortium led by Thomson Foundation. The Consortium includes Action Global, European Journalism Centre, Free Press Unlimited, France Médias Monde, Ipsos Mori and Particip. The OPEN Media Hub project follows up on two previous EU funded projects – the Media Neighborhood and the European Neighbourhood Journalism Network.

The Kings of the Ukrainian Forests

ALL STORIES ARE FREE OF USE WITH ATTRIBUTION TO THE AUTHOR/PRODUCTION OUTLET WITH THE FOLLOWING MENTION: “This production by (name of author(s) from (production outlet) was supported by the OPEN Media Hub with funds provided by the EU”.

Short summary:  This long read investigates the criminal business of illegal logging in Ukraine going on despite the moratorium and bypassing not only national legislation but also EU regulations and certifications.  Hidden behind offshore companies  local businessmen buy timber from state-owned forestry enterprises  at low prices and resell to Europe with a huge premium used … [Read more...]

The Falling Dominos of Migrant Workers

Authors: Luka Hvalc and team Media: Radio Slovenia-Val 202 Date of Publication: 5, 12, 19 June 2019 Title: The Falling Dominos of Migrant Workers Short summary: This series of three publications examines the irregular migratioon of workers from former Yugoslavia to the EU and exposes the responsibility of employers taking advantage of them.  The … [Read more...]

Syrian refugees unwanted in Germany, afraid to go home

Authors: Sally Hayden, Ziad Ghandour Media: The Irish Times Date of Publication: August 7, 2019 Title: Syrian refugees unwanted in Germany, afraid to go home Short summary:  This is the story of Salah Estwani, a syrian refugee in Germany caught in a bureaucratic nightmare, meaning he can’t study and can’t work, and his asylum claim hasn’t been granted. He was one of … [Read more...]

In Niger, in the Footsteps of Maria …

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Author:  Chahreddine Berriah Media: El Watan, Algeria Date of  publication: June 7, 2019 Title: In Niger, in the footsteps of Maria ... Short summary: The story follows Maria, a 24-year-old Cameroonian, deported in 2018 form an illegal migrant settlement in Algeria first to the deep South of the country and then to Niger rather than to her native Cameroon; and … [Read more...]

Morocco-EU Relations Update with Michael Köhler: Visas and Partnership

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Short summary: Michael Köhler, Director for the Neighbourhood at the Directorate-General for Development Cooperation of the European Commission replies to questions about the present status and perspectives of EU's relations with Morocco. Author: Abdelali El Hourri Original Title: Morocco-EU Relations Update with Michael Köhler: Visas and Partnership Date of … [Read more...]

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