Balkan Echoes

In the newest #Media4EU podcast episode, meet our guests – three young Macedonian journalists – Kristina Ivanovska, Enis Shaqiri, and Antonija Janevska. During their study visit to Vicenza, Italy, the three journalists experienced European media practices firsthand and gained deeper insights into citizen journalism and user‑generated content. “The key is finding balance. Professional journalists s...

In this episode of Balkan Echoes, our host Ivana Smilevska welcomes Dragana Karovska (HERA), Darko Kjitanoski (Eko-svest), and Ana Zarka (Epoka e Re) — three program managers leading initiatives under the regional Project BOOST. From feminist tourism and cultural heritage to river protection and youth employment, their projects highlight how young people across the Western Balkans are reshaping ci...

In this episode of Balkan Echoes, host Simona Bishkoska is joined by Simona Paskoska, Matea Kargovska, and Kristijan Trajcov — three emerging journalists from North Macedonia. They reflect on their four-day Media4EU study visit in Vicenza. From interactive workshops and media exchanges to behind-the-scenes tours of local newsrooms, the experience offered a deep dive into European media practices a...

In this episode of Balkan Echoes, join your host Simona Bishkoska with guests Gabriela Dimovska from Centre for Social Development- CSD Impact and Art Spahiu from Organised Youth Association-OYA, as they explore how young people engage with European integration processes and how media can better support their democratic participation. Make sure to listen in as our guests share insights on reaching...

In this episode of Balkan Echoes, discover the new project "Shared Horizons", Component 2. Join your host, Simona Bishkoska and guests Project Manager Viktorija Postolovska from ALDA Balkans and Project Coordinator Paul Berthezene from Expertise France as they discuss how this innovative initiative empowers youth to rediscover their shared cultural heritage. Learn how photography, storytelling, an...

In this episode of Balkan Echoes, discover the new regional sub-granting programme of Project BOOST .  Join host Simona Bishkoska,  with Project Manager Maja Varoshlija and Grant Manager Marina Terpovsk a as they share the exciting funding opportunity for civil society organizations across the Western Balkans . This episode delivers crucial insights into the application process, eligibility criter...

In this episode of Balkan Echoes, join your host Simona Bishkoska, with special guest Professor Lazar Jovevski, from the Law Faculty of the Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, as they dive into the crucial role of labour law reforms in North Macedonia. As a part of the project Media4EU they uncover the challenges, opportunities, and transformative impact of EU-funded projects. The Media...

Welcome to Balkan Echoes! In today's episode, join your host Simona Bishkoska in exploring the Macedonian Network of the Anna Lindh Foundation. We'll discuss how this network fosters cross-cultural understanding, empowers youth, and creates positive change in North Macedonia. Our guest Simona Slavkova shares insights on their impactful projects, and the benefits of international collaboration, and...

Welcome to Balkan Echoes! In this debut episode join your host Simona Bishkoska in introducing BOOST: Balkans for Optimising Opportunities, Sustainability and Transformation of Civil Society , an exciting new initiative to strengthen civil society organisations' capacities in the Western Balkans. With special guests Katica Janeva, Director of ALDA Balkans, and Philippe Walfard, Project Manager at...