Smart Regions
How young people are hacking the border between Estonia and Latvia
In partnership with the European Commission
In the twin towns of Valga and Valka, an invisible line still divides two communities — even since the border between Estonia and Latvia disappeared. A new EU-funded project is inviting young people to fix that.
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Cult
How DJs and producers connect local and global sounds in this capital
In partnership with Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan
In Baku, artists and DJs say electronic music is being developed as a platform for cultural exchange, collaboration and youth expression, connecting local performers with international acts and audiences.
Business Line
Skills development and job creation efforts expand
In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan is overhauling its labour market to better match skills with employer demand, expand vocational pathways and support enterprise growth, as demographic pressures raise the stakes for productivity, job creation and long-term economic expansion.
Culture Series
World Sports Capital for 2026: Baku takes centre stage
In partnership with Azpromo
Baku is preparing for its role as World Sports Capital 2026, hosting major international events, expanding sports facilities and increasing participation across elite sport, youth programmes and social inclusion initiatives.
Focus
Doha Forum Youth Edition spotlights ‘Justice in Action’
In partnership with Media City
Celebrating its fifth year, the Doha Forum Youth Edition preludes under the theme, ‘Justice in Action: Beyond Promises to Progress. More than 150 youth delegates debate and discuss topics including geopolitics, emerging technologies, cultural diplomacy and global security.
