16/04/2025
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, […]
05/09/2024
TechSoup, through its Digital Activism Program (DAP), has released a series of comprehensive Regional Mapping Reports that illuminate the critical challenges and urgent needs of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) across Europe. Developed through a collective effort with TechSoup Global Network Partners across Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), these reports provide a detailed look at the […]
29/07/2024
When it comes to summer reading, many opt for easy and enjoyable reads, but we have an excellent recommendation for those looking for something more profound. “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 […]
02/12/2023
Op—ed on Internet Governance Forum in Kyoto by Bardhyl Jashari, Executive Director of the Metamorphosis Foundation The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) is one of the most significant platforms when it comes to Internet policy. It serves as an annual forum held under auspices of United Nations enabling diverse stakeholders to discuss present and future challenges, […]
14/11/2023
Photo image by Freepik One of the biggest challenges when we as queer activists try to raise public awareness and institutional will for our daily lives occurrences is to remain calm, reasonable and confident in the face of the massive spread of hate speech against us and our communities. In the past period, same as […]
10/11/2023
Free expression is an essential basis of a democratic society. The inability of the state to limit this right, without a “justifiable reason”, is an indicator of the level of democratic maturity of a society. The right to free expression is guaranteed by a series of international legal acts, which North Macedonia has ratified, meaning […]
28/04/2023
Collage of the visits of government officials to the offices of “One point for services” / Photo: State institutions The offices “One Point for Services” that were opened in Skopje, Kumanovo, Ohrid, Bitola and Tetovo in order for the citizens to say “goodbye” to waiting at the counters, will be closed and in their […]
25/04/2023
In today’s digital age, it’s more important than ever to take steps to protect yourself from cyber threats. From viruses and malware to phishing scams and identity theft, there are a host of risks that can compromise your personal information and wreak havoc on your devices. That’s why practicing good cyber hygiene is essential to […]
24/04/2023
Digital transformation is changing our lives in ways we could not have imagined even a few decades ago. It has brought new opportunities and challenges, and it is transforming the way we live, work, and communicate with each other. However, communicating digital transformation to citizens can be a challenge, especially in the Western Balkans, where […]
19/04/2023
Even if competent state authorities disclose private data of a perpetrator or a victim, media must not transmit that information. An error on the part of state authorities does not imply a “permission” for the violation of ethical principles of the profession. This is what the Serbian Journalists’ Code of Ethics says, but media practice […]
10/04/2023
The digital assistant “ADA”; Photo: Government of the Republic of North Macedonia Investors and citizens will be able to receive information about the state aid programs of the Government of the Republic of North Macedonia through the first digital assistant “ADA” which is based on artificial intelligence. This is the information provided by the Cabinet […]
09/04/2023
Photo: Pixabay.com Portalb.mk writes that the use of artificial intelligence in the public sector would help to increase the quality of services, to save citizens’ time and money, but also to prevent corruption. However, if AI is used non-transparently, the consequences outweigh the benefits. This is what experts say about the impact of artificial intelligence […]
08/04/2023
Photo: The image was posted by Gerd Altmann on Pixabay The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the absence of a strategy or a regulation exposes the citizens to the risk of potential abuse. The Republic of North Macedonia established a working group for the National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence, however only one meeting has been held since […]
29/03/2023
Photo: Meta.mk archive Poorer results and lack of knowledge, lowered concentration, anxiety, and stress among both students and teachers. Students are suffering the consequences of the false bomb threats which interrupted the educational process almost daily for months. In the past few weeks, there have been no reports, after the school management started applying the […]