Azerbaijan's role in the Middle Corridor was highlighted as a key element of its vision for regional connectivity, extending the forum's relevance beyond media policy.
Shusha, Azerbaijan — On the sidelines of the 4th Global Media Forum in Shusha, EUReflect Media spoke exclusively with renowned Ukrainian journalist and public figure Dmytro Gordon, who reflected on the significance of the international media gathering, the strategic partnership between Ukraine and Azerbaijan, and the solidarity that continues to unite the two nations during a defining period of European history.
Brussels, Belgium, by Olha Pashchenko — As the United States celebrates the 250th anniversary of its founding, the Brussels Liberty Network Summer Reception brought together policymakers, diplomats, academics, and business leaders to discuss the future of transatlantic cooperation. On the occasion of the event, EUReflect Media interviewed U.S. Ambassador to the European Union Andrew Puzder, who shared his perspective on the evolving U.S.–EU partnership and the strategic priorities shaping relations across the Atlantic.
Speaking to Derya Soysal, Angola’s Minister of Tourism, Márcio de Jesus Lopes Daniel, said the country is focused on increasing its visibility as a tourist destination. He highlighted regional co-branding initiatives and noted that leisure tourism grew by 25% between 2024 and 2025 thanks to promotional efforts.
On April 8, World Romani Day, the Tekirdağ Educated and University Graduate Romani Association—founded by Eyüp Sürücüler—highlighted its mission to empower Romani youth through education and role models. The association has successfully placed students in top schools, collaborated on EU projects, and promoted women’s education as a driver of social transformation. Sürücüler’s vision is clear: a Romani community recognized not for its struggles, but for its doctors, engineers, artists, and leaders, inspiring future generations to stand tall and never give up.
Eurovia has been awarded "2026’s Most Successful European Project Organization", marking a major milestone in the European Union projects and funding landscape. Operating at the heart of EU programmes such as Horizon Europe, Erasmus+, and other EU-funded initiatives, Eurovia has rapidly emerged as a leading non-profit project organization recognized for excellence in EU project management, project coordination, and high-impact implementation. For this award feature, we interviewed Eurovia’s President, Oguzhan Bahadir ARI, focusing on Eurovia’s long-term strategy and its outlook on the future of the European Union.
High-level diplomatic interpretation constitutes a strategic practice that extends beyond linguistic transfer. Cultural knowledge, political awareness, and interpretive judgment shape leader-level communication and diplomatic outcomes.
This study examines the historical and structural factors underlying the prominent role of philology graduates from the Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies in Uzbekistan’s state and bureaucratic institutions. It argues that linguistic and cultural expertise—particularly in Persian and Arabic—has functioned as strategic capital in governance, diplomacy, and security from the late imperial and Soviet periods to the present. By tracing the evolution of philological education from its origins in Central Asia’s higher education system to its role in elite formation, the study demonstrates how language proficiency has contributed to effective political communication, policy formulation, and international engagement. The findings highlight the enduring significance of philological training in shaping Uzbekistan’s political and administrative elites.
Professor Glenn Agung Hole—Honorary Professor in Kazakhstan and Visiting Professor in North Macedonia—argues that Europe’s long-term stability depends on its smallest and most strategically placed states. In this extended interview with EUReflect’s Derya Sy, he discusses the lessons from Astana, Norway’s blind spots, the strategic awakening of the Balkans, and why North Macedonia is becoming indispensable for European security, innovation, and academic diplomacy.
The life of Timur Shirinov is a living embodiment of Uzbekistan’s modernization process, the construction of its national identity, and its enduring strategic ties with the Turkic world.
Fresh off a MICE sector excellence award, Malaysia’s Ambassador to the EU shared his country’s strategic vision for tourism diplomacy, sustainability, and strengthening European ties in an exclusive EUReflect interview.
At the 2025 Tashkent International Investment Forum, Uzbekistan made a compelling case for its growing role as a regional transport hub. Deputy Minister of Transport Chasur Choriyev spoke with Derya Soysal about the country’s strategic priorities—railways, roadways, aviation, and digitalization—and the massive investment opportunities emerging as a result.
In a special Forum organized in Brussels by HEPA and the Organization of Turkic States, the secretary general of the OTS Kubanychbek Omuraliev (pictured) gave an interview to Derya Soysal of EU Reporter on March 5, 2025.
