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Much like Sisyphus pushing his boulder uphill only to watch it roll back down, Albania’s apparent progress in Reporters Without Borders’ World Press Freedom Index masks deep-rooted and persistent systemic issues. Read the OP-ED here: tinyurl.com/43xywn79 #WorldPressFreedomDay

The Western Balkans are advancing R&D reforms under the New Growth Plan. SCiDEV’s final consultation explored how to boost innovation and align with EU standards. Read the full summary here🔗 tinyurl.com/2kect4vz ℹ Part of #IGNITAinitiative by Open Society Foundations Western Balkans

Dorentina Hysa shqyrton mënyrën se si raportimi mediatik ndikon në perceptimin e opinionit publik për minoritetet Rome & Egjiptiane në Shqipëri - duke theksuar boshllëqet në mbulim mediatik & duke ofruar rekomandime për gazetari më gjithëpërfshirëse. 🔗 tinyurl.com/y9nzrxrm

AI integration in Higher Education must go beyond tools & tech, requiring systemic, inclusive, ethical transformation. Insights from EDUFAIR’s Reflective Session at Kolegji Profesional i Tiranës with Erjon Curraj (SCiDEV) institutional reps & students emphasizing strategic AI.🔗 tinyurl.com/23ucny8c

SCiDEV stands with SafeJournalists in condemning the attacks & intimidation of journalists during Albania’s election day. Media freedom & journalist safety are essential pillars of democracy. Violations must be investigated, and accountability ensured. Safe Journalists Albania AGSH - AJA

Independent monitoring by CSOs of pre-election period, campaign, & election day has highlighted numerous violations of media freedom, transparency, & principles of democratic debate, requiring urgent attention & decisive actions by key actors. Read here: tinyurl.com/3ep5v4xz

SCiDEV shared civil society views on #AI, digital rights & governance on #EDUFAIR's second international #StudyVisit to Lecce, Italy. Topics: inclusive digital transformation, ethical AI policymaking, Albania - EU convergence & GIRAI results. Learn more 🔗 tinyurl.com/yc8c75bd

Sa besojnë shqiptarët tek shkenca? Në edicionin e dytë të #TiranaScienceTalks, antropologia Ani Bajrami do të na udhëheqë në eksplorimin e kësaj pyetjeje, duke prezantuar gjetjet e një studimi botëror në 68 vende dhe pozicionin e Shqipërisë. Regjistrohu🔗 tinyurl.com/47mvzbnk

We stand with Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) and SafeJournalists in condemning the intimidation & obstruction of journalists during Albania’s parliamentary elections. These are attacks on media freedom & democracy. We call for an immediate independent investigation. 📎 tinyurl.com/24tz48cu

📣 Thirrje për gazetarët hulumtues në Shqipëri! Janë hapur aplikimet për Çmimin e Bashkimit Europian për Gazetarinë Hulumtuese #EUAward2025. Shiko detajet dhe apliko deri në 16 Qershor 2025, këtu 🔗 tinyurl.com/2tzd6yku

We stand with SafeJournalists, EFJ, and its Albanian affiliates in raising concern over violations of journalists’ labour rights at ABC News Albania. These actions undermine media freedom & journalists’ core rights. Immediate action is needed. 📎 tinyurl.com/47aywnj5

Media e pavarur është thelbësore sepse ofron informacion objektiv, të paanshëm për qytetarët. Ajo luan rol kyç në zbulimin e korrupsionit & parregullsive në institucionet shtetërore, duke rritur transparencën & llogaridhënien. Nxit gjithashtu debatin publik & forcon demokracinë.

Join SCiDEV’s roundtable on mobility-driven research & innovation in #WesternBalkans, bringing experts, success stories & policy pathways for sustained growth & EU convergence. Learn More & Register 🔗 tinyurl.com/4664pxkn

Youth Empowerment & cross-border mobility are key to Europe’s resilience & cohesion. SCiDEV calls for full #ErasmusPlus access & inclusion of #WesternBalkans in digital, AI & green initiatives. 🔗 Read full article: tinyurl.com/3bkh7jk7

Join CoE Office in Tirana, SCiDEV & ResPublica for a high-level roundtable on journalist safety - to foster meaningful dialogue on progress, standards, and actionable solutions. Learn more 🔗 tinyurl.com/r5dnkx4a

Today, SCiDEV, AGSH - AJA, and the Syndicate of Journalists and Media Workers held an important meeting with Komisioneri për Mbrojtjen nga Diskriminimi to discuss how to strengthen institutional collaboration in support of journalists and media workers - and agreed on jointly addressing key challenges.

This Friday, 30 May, our own Blerjana Bino will speak on Day 2 of the SEE Media Conference #SEEMC2025, in Sarajevo, BiH. Join the online discussion on strengthening media viability for informed, resilient societies. 🔗 tinyurl.com/4879ynj4

Live now! Our own Blerjana Bino at the South East Europe Media Conference (#SEEMC2025) 🎙️ Session: Media Viability Manifesto in Action - exploring regional collaboration for media viability and resilience in South East Europe Watch live here 🔗 youtube.com/live/1pshsCaTv…

Journalism in South-East Europe, experiences financial & political threats advancing toward a digital front. Dr. Blerjana Bino called for enhanced regional cooperation, protection of journalists, and reporting for the citizens in #SEEMC2025, Sarajevo. 🔗 tinyurl.com/4rh9z69x

🗞️ SCiDEV’s Media Landscape in Albania – May 2025 brief is out! Read here 🔗 tinyurl.com/yuv2j8p5 #MediaFreedom #JournalistsSafety #SCiDEV #PressFreedom #AntiSLAPP #Albania #MediaBrief #MonthlyMediaBrief #MonthlyBrief