Success Stories: Impact in Action

Journalist Katerina Topalova joined a group of journalists, researchers, and activists in Amsterdam for a week-long intensive training led by Bellingcat, the investigative collective known for pioneering open-source journalism. The goal: to sharpen their digital investigation skills and learn how to uncover hidden truths using publicly available data. Read the whole story here.

Vedran Prodicrecently spent three weeks in Germany for a professional development visit where he had the chance to work with journalists at Deutsche Welle (DW) in Bonn. Later he attended the Re:publica media conference in Berlin. Read his report here. 

Sixteen international mobility grants have been awarded to media professionals from public service broadcasters across the Western Balkans. The grants were allocated following the program’s second open call for international opportunities. Read more

What happens when you step outside your comfort zone and into the evolving world of media? From the editorial floors of Deutsche Welle in Germany to the vibrant conference spaces of Warsaw, I learned that good media is never just about content—it’s about connection. These mobility experiences challenged how I think, work, and create. They deepened my understanding of digital strategies, cross-cultural collaboration, and audience-focused storytelling. Because real transformation begins when we take the time to truly listen—and when we’re open to learning in unexpected places.

Radio Televizioni Shqiptar (RTSH) has launched a new project titled “Reporting Real News in Real Time”, aimed at modernizing news reporting across Albania through the use of mobile journalism (MoJo) technology.

Over the course of 16 days, I took part in a mobility project that led me through two enriching experiences — an internship at Radio Belgrade 1 in Serbia and participation in the International Journalism Festival in Perugia, Italy. Both phases offered valuable professional insights and significantly shaped my development as a journalist.

By Danijel Garic

My recent professional visit to Zagreb was more than a routine assignment—it was a journey that reinforced the power of cross-border collaboration and the role of journalism in addressing the environmental challenges of our time and the region.

By Zlatan Dzumhur, Journalist/TV host, BHRT

For nine unforgettable days, Milan — chaotic, elegant, and pulsing with creativity — became both my newsroom and my classroom. I arrived during one of the most vibrant times of the year: Milano Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2025. My mission was clear — to understand, observe, and absorb how experienced journalists cover one of the most prestigious events in the fashion world.