BIRC Institute

The BIRC Institute is a think-tank organization based in North Macedonia, focused on research and analytic/solution/science journalism.

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The analysis shows that the proposed solutions represent a significant step forward towards modernization and alignment with European trends. Still, their effectiveness will depend on...

By Iskra Gerazova Mujchin

#CivicaMobilitas #CHinMK

https://t.co/bj1wgw3SYK

[BIRC Institute @BalkanBirc]

Анализа на предложениот нов Закон за високо образование во Република Северна Македонија.

Пишува: Ристе Костовски

https://t.co/Z4n3kNai2I

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“Gaudeamus Igitur,” the anthem sung upon entering the academic community, is not merely a tradition, but a powerful message

By Kiril Barbareev

Civica Mobilitas #CivicaMobilitas #CHinMK

https://t.co/UMNhwCJt9s

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„Gaudeamus Igitur“ химната која се пее при влегување во академската заедница не е само традиција, туку силна порака

Пишува: Кирил Барбареев

#CivicaMobilitas #CHinMK

https://t.co/8lDp5kvdG1

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📊 Western Balkans by Key Trends (Balkan Barometer)

🇪🇺 EU Support:

High:
🇦🇱 Albania
🇽🇰 Kosovo
🇲🇰 North Macedonia

Lower support:
🇷🇸 Serbia
🇧🇦 Bosnia & Herzegovina
🇲🇪 Montenegro

🚶 Migration Intent

High:
🇦🇱 Albania
🇽🇰 Kosovo
🇲🇪 Montenegro

Lower:
🇷🇸 Serbia
🇲🇰 North Macedonia
🇧🇦 Bosnia & Herzegovina

🏭 Economic Model

Industrial / Export:
🇲🇰 North Macedonia
🇷🇸 Serbia
🇧🇦 Bosnia & Herzegovina

Services / Remittances:
🇦🇱 Albania
���🇪 Montenegro
🇽🇰 Kosovo

📉 Economic Mood

😀 Optimistic:
🇦🇱 Albania
🇽🇰 Kosovo
🇲🇪 Montenegro

😐 Mixed:
🇲🇰 North Macedonia
🇷🇸 Serbia

😟 Pessimistic:
🇧🇦 Bosnia & Herzegovina

🌍 The Western Balkans is not one story — but three models at once.

#Balkans #Europe #Economy #Statistics #EU #Data

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Now before us stands a higher task — to help the public more clearly understand the meaning of organ donation.

By Azir Aliu

https://t.co/tMdRyvODR6

#HealthcareReform #OrganDonationAwareness #TransplantPolicy #PublicTrust #HealthSystems #EthicsInMedicine #Balkans #PolicyAnalysis

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Aliu is doing what many avoided: exposing inefficiencies, confronting abuse, and pushing real reform in healthcare.

A modern medicines law, digital oversight, and accountability for irregular payments are not “spectacle” — they are the foundation of a system that finally works for patients.

Transparency is not optional. Reform is not negotiable.

#AzirAliu #HealthcareReform #NorthMacedonia #Transparency #GoodGovernance #AntiCorruption #HealthPolicy #ReformAgenda

https://t.co/wR9hIBYWIO

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According to standards, at least European ones, on average, there is one public university per around one million inhabitants, whereas in our case, it comes to less than 250 thousand inhabitants!

By Abdylmenaf Bexheti

#CivicaMobilitas #CHinMK

https://t.co/EODGHOQia4

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Според стандардите, барем европските, во просек на околу еден милион жители има еден јавен универзитет, додека кај нас излегува помалку од 250 илјади жители по универзитет!

#CivicaMobilitas #CHinMK

Пишува: Академик Абдулменаф Беџети

https://t.co/yBPKg5dUlz

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Sipas standardeve, së paku evropiane, mesatarisht në rreth një milion banorë ka një universitet publik, ndëkohë që tek ne i bie në më pak se 250 mijë banorë!

Shkruan: Akademik Abdylmenaf BEXHETI

#CivicaMobilitas #CHinMK

https://t.co/bLeA2Corjr

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In this analysis, only three main problems were noted—those that will most obviously and quickly create negative consequences and certainly do not move in the direction of improving higher education in our country.

#CivicaMobilitas #CHinMK

https://t.co/kp3mUGYQTe

[BIRC Institute @BalkanBirc]

Во оваа анализа беа нотирани само три главни проблеми кои најочигледно и најбрзо ќе создадат негативни последици, и кои секако не се во правец на подобрување на високото образование ка�� нас.

Проф. д-р Ненад Марковиќ

#CivicaMobilitas #CHinMK

https://t.co/uPzPrPxuhI

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Këtu u evidentuan vetëm tre nga më kryesoret që do të prodhojnë pasoja të shpejta negative dhe që nuk kontribuojnë në përmirësimin e arsimit të lartë.

Prof. Dr. Nenad Markoviq

#CivicaMobilitas #CHinMK

https://t.co/gbUUqKVMvq

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In his latest op-ed, Minister of Health Azir Aliu reflects on the painful lessons from tragedies such as Laskarci, Tetovo, the bus disaster in Bulgaria, and Kočani — and why sacrifice alone cannot be the foundation of national preparedness.

The message is clear: pain must become a systemic lesson. The new National Plan for Action in Mass Casualty Events aims to transform difficult experiences into institutional readiness through coordination, training, and preparedness before crises occur.

Read the op-ed by Azir Aliu.

#OpEd #AzirAliu #PublicHealth #CrisisManagement #NorthMacedonia #Preparedness

https://t.co/8JoDizjNDx

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🇲🇰 🇪🇺North Macedonia at a Crossroads! Former EU Chief Negotiator warns: “Enlargement waits for no one – seize the moment or fall behind!”

North Macedonia’s EU accession is stalled while its neighbors move forward. Institutional readiness exists, but political deadlock blocks key reforms in the “Fundamentals” cluster. The next two years are decisive for the country’s strategic positioning in Europe.

#NorthMacedonia #EUEnlargement #DritaAbdiuHalili #EUIntegration #FundamentalsCluster #WesternBalkans #Reforms #RuleOfLaw #PublicAdministration #StrategicChoice #BalkanPolitics #EUAccession #PoliticalDeadlock #SeizeTheMoment

https://t.co/KvDwA7xwxY

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🇦🇱Albania and 🇲🇰North Macedonia, which for years moved in parallel in the #European #integration process, today represent two different models of progress toward the 🇪🇺European Union: #Albania has consolidated its position as an active negotiating country, entering a phase of full legal and institutional alignment by opening all #clusters (groups of chapters), while #NorthMacedonia remains blocked in an earlier phase of negotiations due to political conditionality, bilateral barriers, and a lack of internal consensus over the years.

Authors: Xhelal Neziri (North Macedonia), Dallëndyshe Xhaferi Agolli, Valmora Gogo (Albania)

https://t.co/42dYgFRMgH

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Transparency International’s latest index shows Serbia ranked as the most corrupt country in the Western Balkans, while Montenegro leads the region. All six countries remain below the global average.

Who’s moving forward — and who’s sliding back? 👇

#Corruption #WesternBalkans #Serbia #Montenegro #Albania #NorthMacedonia #Kosovo #Bosnia #TransparencyInternational #CPI #EUintegration #RuleOfLaw

https://t.co/UxWzmd0ksr

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Kosovo Demands International Action After Serbia Arrests KLA Veteran

Kosovo citizen Mitehat Llozhani, a KLA veteran, was detained in Serbia on alleged war crimes from 1998-99. Pristina urges international partners to ensure his rights and safety.

#Kosovo #Serbia #KLA #HumanRights #WarCrimes #Balkans #InternationalLaw #Pristina

https://t.co/lmbO1FXA8j

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Bulgaria hunts suspect in Petrohan triple homicide. Ivaylo Kalushev, lodge owner, remains missing after three men found shot near the lodge. Authorities investigate possible minors’ abuse, NGO links, and remote hideouts. #Bulgaria #Crime #Petrohan #Homicide #MissingPerson #NGO #ChildSafety

https://t.co/d8mvOGZf53

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Greek Air Force colonel remanded in custody over alleged espionage for China. Suspected of leaking classified NATO & military info. Could face 20 yrs prison & loss of citizenship. 🇬🇷✈️🔐 #Greece #Espionage #China #NATO #MilitarySecurity

https://t.co/ntxSzflPUN