Amnesties and Transitional Justice in North Macedonia – Reconciliation or Evasion?
In this episode, we dive into a topic with deep historical and political weight — the Law on Amnesty and its impact on transitional justice processes in North Macedonia. We explore how amnesty has been used in the past, what it aims to achieve, and whether it truly contributes to social reconciliation — or simply covers up injustices.
Is amnesty a step toward justice — or a detour away from it?
A conversation that challenges official narratives and sheds light on the role of the state, victims, and justice in a society striving to heal past wounds without forgetting them.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4IOyNbamXpw
Чаир ја враќа урбаната култура со концертот „Shkupi on its Finest“( Скопје во најдобро светло)
Скопје, 20 јуни 2025 – Во срцето на Чаир, таму каде што со децении чука срцето на урбаната култура, се враќа со нова енергија значаен културен настан: хип-хоп концертот „Shkupi on its Finest“. Настанот ќе се одржи на 28 јуни 2025 годинаво 13:00 часот, во јавните простори на парковите во Чаир, враќајќи ја повторно оваа населба во епицентар на младинскиот уметнички израз и афирмираните артисти.
Концертот се организира со поддршка на Министерството за култура и туризам, со цел промовирање и понатамошен развој на хип-хоп културата во земјата. Идеен творец и една од клучните фигури на настанот е Урим Етеми, познат на музичката сцена под уметничкото име Ummet, кој во соработка со неколку реномирани артисти со долгогодишен придонес, носи автентичен и носталгичен дух на сцената.
„Интересот за реализација на ваков манифест постои одамна. Сега кога се појави можноста, нема да двоумиме да го направиме на најдобар можен начин“, – изјави Ummet за медиумите.
Концертот е замислен како симболично враќање во 90-тите години, кога младите во Скопје ги поставија темелите на хип-хоп културата – на улиците, во парковите и маалата. Настанот се очекува да собере бројна публика и љубители на оваа култура, нудејќи сцена и простор за новата генерација артисти.
Организаторите упатуваат покана до целата јавност да биде дел од овој уникатен културен манифест, кој не само што ги оддава почит на корените на хип-хопот во Скопје, туку и отвора нова страница во неговата современа историја.
Analysis of the first 100 days of Trump's rule - How to achieve fair elections in Serbia
Reporting by Jalyssa Dugrot from the USA and an interview with the leader of the New Democratic Party, Miloš Jovanović.
It's been 100 days since Trump took office, and he's already facing protests across America. Increased tariffs on a wide range of countries, controversial immigration policies and an inability to end the war in Ukraine are some of the policies that have marked the first 100 days of Trump's presidency. Tariffs on neighboring Canada have brought down Trudeau's government, and Canadians have elected former Federal Reserve Governor Mark Carney as their new prime minister to deal with the economic crisis. We talk to Florida-based reporter Jalyssa Dugrot about these topics.
In this episode, we also share an interview with the leader of the New Democratic Party of Serbia, Miloš Jovanović, which we conducted at the protests in Niš. Jovanović is also a member of the Serbian Parliament and a supporter of the protests. We discussed the current situation in Serbia, possible solutions for how to achieve fair elections, and potential coalitions in the next election cycle.
Watch the full show.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkMXknzqQVM
Facing the Past: Healing and Reconciliation in the Balkans
The Balkans remain a region marked by a painful history of wars, conflicts, and ethnic divisions. In this conversation, we explored the psychological and social consequences of these events, and how societies can or should engage with their past to build a peaceful future. We discussed transitional justice, the importance of remembrance versus intentional forgetting, the role of forgiveness, and the challenges of interethnic dialogue. Questions were raised about how communities can heal, how individuals confront trauma, and whether reconciliation efforts—both local and international—can foster trust and collective identity after conflict.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30kk53zlYRc
Serbian students' message reaches the Parliament in Strasbourg
A conversation with one of the cyclists who rode 1500 kilometers
The cyclists who rode across half of Europe to deliver a message to the European Parliament in Strasbourg have returned home. Another spectacular welcome was organized for them in Novi Sad, after those that took place in major European cities. In this Labyrinth, we include Veljko from the Technical Faculty in Novi Sad to tell us about the message that was delivered to the MEPs and to share with us their experiences from the long journey. The next great feat of the Serbian students will be a run to Brussels.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22lxzDu1vNs
Students halfway to the European capital of justice – Cyclists welcomed with a red carpet in Vienna
Serbian students are cycling to Strasbourg. They were welcomed in Bratislava, Budapest where they received support from the mayor of the Hungarian capital, but the biggest welcome was organized for them in Vienna, where the largest Serbian Diaspora is located. From Vienna, immediately after their arrival, we spoke with Slobodan Knježević, who decided to join the students in this feat, and Uroš Petrović, who is studying for a master's degree in Vienna, and was at the square to welcome the cyclists. In this edition of Labyrinth, a US military pilot was a guest in our studio, with whom we talked about how she made the decision to fly and what the path to that position was. IDMedia
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pPGGruFodY
What have Balkan countries done to protect the women in the post conflict period?
In this episode of Transitional justice we talk about the protection of women in the post conflict period. The UN recognized the need to highlight the role and the position of women in the world after armed conflicts and adopted the Resolution 1325. This Resolution urges all actors to increase the participation of women and incorporate gender perspectives in all UN peace and security efforts. Our interlocutor for this topic is Professor Lidija Georgieva from the Faculty of Philosophy. We asked The Professor Georgieva what is done after the adoption of this Resolution, especially in the Balkan countries?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJkcwg5_W-g
