This story describes the path of Ukraine towards visa-free travel to the EU and uses the examples of Georgia and Moldova to outline whet it would mean for ordinary citizens. It refers to OPEN Media Hub's interview with MEP Rebecca Harms and to the story created by GARB TV in Georgia. Author: Olena Makarenko Media: Euromaidanpress Link to original publication (in … [Read more...]
The Head of the EU Delegation to Moldova: “We can not carry out reforms instead of you”
The Head of the EU Delegation to Moldova Pirkka Tapiola gave an interview for the regional newspaper "SP", Balti (in Russian). The interview is available for free use in the Access Stories section of this site. … [Read more...]
What the Election Results Mean for Moldova – and for its Relations with the EU
This article by Ruslan Mihalevschi was written for the OPEN Media Hub and published by the Moldovan newspaper SP Balti. “We want changes and a better future for our kids, so they won’t have to leave the country and search for better fortunes abroad” – these were the main expectations of many voters last Sunday. These words reflect a widely spread sentiment – according to … [Read more...]
In-house Management Consultations for Online Media in Moldova
In November 2016 the OPEN Media Hub is organizing in-house consultations for selected online media outlets in Moldova. The consultations will be carried out by Sergiy Sydorenko who carried out the Media Management Master Class in April in Chisinau. According to the specific needs of the media the consultant will work on tasks like: Management consulting on general … [Read more...]
Lifers in Moldovan High Security Prison Perform Hamlet
Prison number 17 is the most secure jail in Moldova, behind these walls, 103 inmates are serving life sentences, which in Moldova means life. Its one of the highest punitive justice system in Europe. With 33% of its inmates serving sentences of over 10 years, which is three times higher than the average in European countries. The daily routine in this prison, is transformed … [Read more...]