Success Stories: Impact in Action

Behind every grant, event, and initiative, there are real stories of progress, collaboration, and transformation. Our success stories highlight the experiences of media professionals and public service broadcasters who are innovating, learning, and making a lasting impact across the Western Balkans.

Discover how our grantees are overcoming challenges, developing new formats, strengthening editorial practices, and connecting with audiences in meaningful ways. From investigative journalism projects to digital storytelling innovations, these stories showcase the tangible results of our program.

Explore their journeys and see how public service media are evolving to meet the demands of modern audiences while upholding the highest journalistic standards.

Success stories Emir Zametica, BHRT

Bridging Technology and Creativity: My Vizrt Training Story from Belgrade

For the past 20 years, I have had the privilege of contributing to the Radio and Television of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BHRT), where I currently lead the Graphics Department. My journey in media production has been rich with experiences in graphics, visual effects and television production. The significant milestone in my professional development was a recent opportunity to participate in a specialized Vizrt software training in Belgrade, as part of my mobility grant within the EU’s Innovation. Media. Minds Program: Support to Public Service Journalism in Western Balkans.

Bridging Technology and Creativity: My Vizrt Training Story from Belgrade Alen Pavic, BHRT Alen Pavic, BHRT

From Pristina to Bonn: Lessons in Responsible Journalism

By Besart Galica, RTK

Spending ten days with the Albanian Language Department at Deutsche Welle (DW) in Bonn, Germany through the EU Innovation. Media. Minds. Program’s International Mobility Grant, provided invaluable insights into ethical reporting practices—particularly on sensitive and tragic events—and reshaped my approach to journalism.

From Pristina to Bonn: Lessons in Responsible Journalism Besart Galica, RTK Besart Galica, RTK

From Sarajevo to Zagreb: A Journey of Learning, Collaboration, and Shared Heritage

By Emir Zametica
The opportunity to visit Croatian National Television (HRT) through the EU Innovation. Media. Minds. Program’s international mobility grant was one I eagerly embraced. Beyond the professional insights I hoped to gain, this visit turned out to be a deeply meaningful experience, connecting me to shared histories and cultures between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia.

From Sarajevo to Zagreb: A Journey of Learning, Collaboration, and Shared Heritage Shutterstock Shutterstock