Strengthening reporting from Eastern Europe - this is the idea behind the Research Prize for Eastern Europe. The grant offers up to 7.000 Euro for in-depth reporting across 24 countries. Details: n-ost.org/projects/res... #opencall

kitchen talks meet Exile Talks for a conversation about migration narratives in German media. Join us on 12 November, 6-8pm near Jannowitzbrücke, exact address after registration. Discussion with Shammi Haque and Rebecca Roth. Info: n-ost.org/event/kitche...

1/3 Cross-border journalism that gives voice to underreported stories. Congratulations to the winners of the Recherchepreis Osteuropa 2025:

Resilience instead of resignation. The Ukrainian Film Festival Berlin is a space of conscious presence rather than surrender to despair. We are happy to partner with Ukrainian Film Festival Berlin, presenting contemporary Ukrainian cinema under the motto “The Time We Have Left”. www.uffberlin.de

1/2 When AI can generate faces that never existed and scenes that never happened, what becomes of visual truth? kitchen talks are back with a conversation that cuts to the heart of what we see and trust. #VisualJournalism #Photography #AIandMedia #Berlin

A new space for collaboration, events, and cross-border conversations. Same mission, new address: n-ost moved to Erkelenzdamm 59/61, Portal 1b, 4th floor, 10999 Berlin.

1/2 Introducing "Digging More Deeply": a new climate investigations project by n-ost. Reporting on climate change in Eastern Partnership countries poses unique challenges on journalists, as access to data and resources for investigative reporting is often limited.

“The classification affects a network of journalists. The aim is to manipulate reporting within Europe.” n-ost board member Tamina Kutscher spoke with Deutschlandfunk about Russia declaring us an "undesirable organisation." www.deutschlandfunk.de/russlands-re...

1/2 n-ost statement on n-ost being classified ‘undesirable organisation’ in Russia: n-ost.org/news/stateme...

1/3 n-ost wrapped up "Life under occupation" reporting training: journalists from 4 countries, one week in Kyiv.

1/2 Can cross-border journalism bring together the stories in a shared European public sphere? On 23 July 2025, we're trading our kitchen table for a picnic blanket to discuss whether journalists can help create a European conversation. #journalism #Europe #media #Berlin #crossborder #press

1/2 Introducing "The Climate Content Pool": a new environmental reporting project by n-ost While Russian attacks target Ukraine's energy infrastructure, the country advances green recovery initiatives. Climate journalism can document the challenge.

Disinformation and big tech power challenge democracy. Journalism investigates and reveals. Since 2006, n-ost has linked 500+ journalists across Europe, strengthening media resilience. Our managing director Hanno Gundert shared this mission with European Journalism Fellowship fellows in Berlin.

Great conversation at the @n-ost.bsky.social about the media landscape and coverage of Srebrenica genocide in the last 30 years. Valuable input from @adicerimagic.bsky.social and @alexmiladinovic.bsky.social, with their perspectives and experience in journalism and policy analysis.

Some stories are painful to tell, yet too important to forget. Nearly 30 years after Srebrenica, media across conflict lines tell vastly different stories about the same events. Join our Kitchen Talk on contested memory & journalism's role in shaping how societies remember their past.

1/ New project: "Life Under Occupation" Media professionals need specialised skills, knowledge, and resources to report deeply, safely, and responsibly on life in Ukraine’s territories temporarily occupied by Russia.

Can peace be negotiated while bombs still fall? Join us as we unpack what “peace” might actually mean in Russia's war against Ukraine. Discussion with @mgzapf.bsky.social, @cindywittke.bsky.social & @anastasiarodi.bsky.social To register: bit.ly/frieden-verh...

📢 Call for EaP and EU Journalists: Join Climate Journalism Workshop in Chișinău ✨ This 4-day intensive programme brings together climate journalists from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine, and EU. More details here bit.ly/3GVlY5h - Apply before May 20th! @n-ost.bsky.social

1/2 n-ost stands for free and independent journalism, with a focus on Eastern Europe—where #pressfreedom is under growing pressure and journalists face daily threats. Read how our network is responding: www.linkedin.com/pulse/cost-d...

1/2 Excited to be at @journalismfestival.com in Perugia! It's great to connect with our partners from @balcanicaucaso.org, with whom we're collaborating on PULSE. Europe beyond the beat. Our days are filled with insightful sessions and opportunities to exchange ideas and best practices.

1/2 Pictures from last night in #Tbilisi. 9 April is a day of remembrance and resistance in Georgia. As protests continue, we at n-ost are closely monitoring the situation: independent journalists have been targeted, equipment confiscated, and reporters injured while covering pro-EU demonstrations.

What stories power our future? Join us as we unpack nuclear narratives in Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia. Discussion with Aliya Vedelikh (Kazakhstan) When & Where? • Wednesday, 9 April 2025 • 6-8 pm • n-ost media hub, Berlin Register: bit.ly/nuclear-again #NuclearEnergy #EECCA

Deutschland muss unabhängige Medien weltweit stärken 🌍 Der Rückzug der USA aus der Förderung bedroht Exil-Redaktionen und Journalisten in Osteuropa und Asien. Die Bundesregierung muss mehr investieren. #Koalitionsverhandlungen #KoaV www.ecpmf.eu/koalition-mu...

#Koalitionsverhandlungen: Die künftige Bundesregierung muss Exilmedien und unabhängige Redaktionen in Osteuropa, Asien und anderen Weltregionen mehr stärken. Denn kritische Medien sind ein wichtiges Bollwerk gegen Desinformation und Propaganda. #KoaV www.reporter-ohne-grenzen.de/pressemittei...

1/ German Media Organizations Call for Support of Independent Media in Eastern Europe @n-ost.bsky.social together with @reporter-ohne-grenzen.de, @ecpmf.bsky.social, @austauschorg.bsky.social and 7 other organizations demands increased funding for independent media facing existential threats.

What does it mean to be left-wing and find yourself facing an invasion that you didn’t choose or want, that forces you to revise your principles, while continuing to defend a more just society? A conversation in Kyiv with activists in the Ukrainian left. (Thanks to @n-ost.bsky.social )

Imagine failing a history exam and suddenly you're national news? Join us to screen "Explanation for Everything" - a raw portrait of divided Hungary under populism.

1/ As we mark three years since Russia's full-scale invasion, media in Ukraine continue to demonstrate remarkable resilience despite devastating losses: 96 media professionals killed, and initially 329 media outlets forced to close.

1/2 Campaign Update: Thanks to your support, we've funded essential equipment and editorial positions at our partners Jam News and @publikage.bsky.social. Photo: David Pipia/JAMnews

Ahead of the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, I feel lucky to be in Kyiv with @n-ost.bsky.social, learning more about the resilience and determination of Ukrainians.

1/ What makes a war story worth hearing? For radio journalist Martin Dorazín, it's about finding the right ingredients – not just in what people say, but in the spaces between words, where daily life unfolds. #WarCorrespondent #Ukraine #BerlinEvents #n_ost

1/Azerbaijan's independent media finds itself in a pressure cooker, facing heat from all sides. With six more journalists detained in recent months, the crackdown on independent journalism has reached new heights. Join our Kitchen Talk on press freedom in Azerbaijan!

1/ High in Georgia's mountains, workers brave stunning heights to harvest Nordmann fir cones.

Remember when we asked, 'Ready to transform your reporting?' This December, 10 journalists—5 from Germany and 5 from Ukraine—met in Berlin, turning an ambitious vision for cross-border collaboration into reality. More about our project “reporting together” and the workshop: bit.ly/3BGSQg2

1/ On last Friday morning, Lexo Keshelashvili, a journalist for @publikage.bsky.social , was heading to work - unaware he would end up in hospital. Police broke his nose and neck simply because he demanded what's written in Georgia's constitution: EU membership for Georgia.

En Ukraine, la guerre accélère la décentralisation de la production énergétique et, dans une certaines mesure, favorise la décarbonation de son mix énergétique. Grâce à @n-ost.bsky.social j'ai pu réaliser un reportage pour @reporterre.bsky.social à Jytomyr. C'est ici: reporterre.net/En-Ukraine-u...

What stories remain unspoken in the margins of geopolitical conflict? Join us in our kitchen talk as we zoom into Moldova's media landscape. We're exploring geopolitical tensions & the role of journalism in bridging societal divides. • Wed, 11 Dec • 6-8 pm • n-ost media hub Register: bit.ly/3ZjrHrb

1/ From ancient Silk Road crossroads to modern data trails: At our Data Journalism conference in Samarkand, we connected journalists from the Western Balkans, the Caucasus and Central Asia to track how global powers shape local economies.

Nice to find ourselves in such good company go.bsky.app/UYQ9ddx

Got that ambitious research idea sitting in your drafts? Too niche, too travel-heavy? We'll fund it! The Research Award Eastern Europe 2025 offers up to 7.000 Euro for in-depth reporting across 24 countries. Details: n-ost.org/projects/res... Deadline: 15 Jan, 2025 #opencall

Join us in our Berlin kitchen for talks about Georgia's post-election media landscape. We're discussing press freedom, polarization & the role of international journalism over drinks. • Wed, Nov 13 • 6-8 pm • n-ost media hub Register: www.n-ost.org/event/georgia-after-the-elections

n-ost Kitchen Talks - a monthly live series bringing together journalists, experts & the public to discuss Europe's media landscape. More info and upcoming talks: n-ost.org/projects/kit...

1/ Tomorrow we'll continue our talk series about how European countries cover the war in their media. This time: 'Covering Ukraine: 'French Perspective' with Tetiana Ogarkova & Clara Marchaud.

Got an eye for economic data? n-ost is seeking data-driven pitches about economic power structures across Central Asia and the Balkans. See the full call: bit.ly/call-for-pit...

1/ Call for Journalists: Study Visit to Kyiv 2025 Dates: 10-18 February 2025 Location: Kyiv, Ukraine Eligibility: Journalists from BG, FR, DE, HU, IT, ES Coverage: travel, accommodation, and catering costs Participation fee: None Application deadline: 25 November 2024

/1 In October, n-ost brought European journalists to Georgia for a research trip. Here are five stories offering insights into the country's political landscape shortly before the elections:

1/ n-ost is at "In the face of war - European dialogue", initiated by the Institut français, examining media independence in wartime. #EuropeanDialogue #EMFA

1/ We've got something new: a series of ‘Covering Ukraine‘ live talks in Kyiv! Join us for today's talk ‘Covering Ukraine: German Perspective‘ with @anastasia-rodion.bsky.social & @golod.bsky.social .

We are devastated to learn about the death of Ukrainian journalist Viktoria Roshchyna in Russian captivity. We support Reporters without B orders' calls for a thorough investigation into the circumstances of her death. Our thoughts are with her loved ones. rsf.org/en/ukrainian...

1/4 We at n-ost are concerned about the accusations against Slovak writer and n-ost author Michal Hvorecký. As an organization dedicated to free and multiperspective journalism we stand in solidarity with Hvorecký and those defending democracy and media freedom.