02.12.2025
Five local media outlets awarded grants to produce public interest content
The goal of this activity is not merely one-time financial assistance, but the creation of a safe environment and structure for the long-term development of small media outlets with local or specialized significance. Local media outlets are the most vulnerable segment of the media landscape, facing numerous challenges compared to large national outlets. However, it […]
15.04.2025
Changes in media legislation are only partially pro-European
The amendments to the Law on Media, which are currently in the second reading phase in Parliament and have passed the competent committee’s review, aim, as the Government and the responsible ministry have written, to fulfill the Roadmap for Reforms under Chapter 23 and align the law with European legislation, including, for the first time, […]
12.11.2024
Nonprofit Cyber releases updated password guidelines to mark second anniversary of “More Than A Password Day”
The Coalition Of Non-Profit Organizations is releasing the second version of the Common Guidance on Passwords with 132 signatories globally. November 12, 2024—Protecting your online identity and data has never been more critical. “More Than A Password Day” is a global movement that aims to highlight the importance of stronger online authentication and rally support […]
17.07.2024
Metamorphosis joins the condemnation of physical attack against journalist of Croatian fact-checking service Faktograf
As a member of the European Fact-Checking Standards Network (EFCSN) and the International Fact-Checking Network, Metamorphosis Foundation joins condemnation of the attack against the journalist of Croatian fact-checking service Faktograf. The newsrooms of the fact-checking service Truthmeter.mk, Meta.mk news agency and the news portal in Albanian language PortAlb.mk join the condemnation. As reported by Faktograf, […]
04.07.2024
Our summer reading recommendation
When it comes to summer reading, most would choose light entertainment content, but for those interested in something deeper, we have an excellent recommendation. “The Mirage of Truth: Complexities and Challenges of Disinformation in the Western Balkans” is a perfect read for those who want to learn more about the disinformation landscape in the region. […]
03.04.2023
Fact-Checking week in 2023 marking the fight against disinformation on various fronts
Metamorphosis Foundation is joining forces on the occasion of marking 2nd April – Fact-Checking Day this year as well. Series of fact-checking events in the country and on international level will take place throughout this whole week. REVIEW This year’s Fact-Checking Day is defined by increased pressure from the influx of disinformation and the need […]
09.12.2022
Let’s mark the International Anti-Corruption Day by working together to eradicate corruption
Metamorphosis Foundation believes that the fight against corruption in North Macedonia and in the entire region of the Western Balkans is extremely important and necessary for the rule of law, for democratic processes and for transparent and accountable government at all levels. The vision of Metamorphosis implies a society in which citizens consciously and actively […]
18.10.2022
Questionnaire for citizens about their experience with hate speech online
Metamorphosis Foundation in cooperation with DCAF – Geneva Center for Security Sector Governance conducts research dedicated to hate speech online. The purpose of the research is to reveal the role of gender in cases of hate speech on the Internet and to identify a possible discrepancy in the treatment that men and women receive from […]
07.06.2022
Why read cookie policies?
Each time you visit a website, the first thing you notice is the cookie acceptance window that the website uses. You often accept them without paying much attention to them, because you simply want to use the website and not waste time on additional reading. But, what exactly do you accept and how can it […]
09.05.2022
The second cycle of support for opening the data of LSGUs is finished
We continue implementing the activities for greater transparency and openness of the local self-government units. New 24 local government units opened over 270 datasets as a result of the support provided by the Metamorphosis Foundation. As part of its efforts to improve transparency and openness at the local level, the Metamorphosis Foundation, as part of […]
01.05.2022
North Macedonia: Abuse of personal data of mobile phone subscribers through marketing campaigns
The holidays always represent an opportunity for sales companies to conduct various marketing campaigns for their products. So, they will often call “by random choice” potential customers to offer vouchers and attractive discounts. But it isn’t clear how they manage to find the subscribers’ private mobile numbers. The people who conduct this type of marketing, […]
17.03.2022
Open data and open municipalities – data visualization from the first cycle of support for the LSGU
Within the USAID Civic Engagement Project, the Metamorphosis Foundation created a visualization of the results from the first cycle of support for the LSGU in the period 17.01.2022-28.02.2022. The process of supporting the municipalities started with a two-day training on open data and transparency, followed by a period of 6 weeks of active support of […]