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May 18, 2018

How Hungary’s regime is exporting instability to the Balkans


An investigation by Macedonia's Nova TV has uncovered strong financial and ownership ties between a number of Macedonian right-wing news outlets and associates of Hungary's ruling party.
 
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Was Bangkok Post editor Umesh Pandey fired for mismanagement or political pressure?


On May 14, 2018, Umesh Pandey wrote on his Facebook page that he is no longer the editor of Bangkok Post, Thailand’s largest English-language daily newspaper.
 
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Greece's parliament passes bill allowing child fostering by same-sex couples


On Wednesday, May 9, 2018, Greece's Ministry of Labor and Social Solidarity passed with a large parliamentary majority a bill allowing major changes to the country's adoption and fostering laws. The new legislation reduces the bureaucracy around the adoption process, and its Article 8 implements a historic change: same-sex couples in civil partnerships can now become foster parents.

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In the fight against pro-Kremlin bots, tech companies are suspending regular users


Tech companies' one-size-fits-all approach to bot-hunting seems to have dragged a number of innocent victims in its nets.

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Venezuelans who hope for government change face dilemma — to vote or not to vote?


As Venezuela approaches a controversial presidential election on May 20, many Venezuelans are questioning whether it is worthwhile to vote.

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Curated by @Nevin_Thompson
 
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