Heinrich Neisser, who died on 22 August 2025 at the age of 89, was not only a prominent Austrian politician and professor but also a big supporter of the country’s minority communities. His engagement...

A week after the controversial police operation at the Peršmanhof memorial in Carinthia, Austria, tensions remain high. New testimonies and developments have further intensified public debate on the t...

The UN Special Rapporteur on minority issues Nicolas Levrat has launched a new academic network to identify and elevate student-directed research. The network is currently running the first edition of...

"[Young people] are critical agents of positive change and we welcome the important contributions of young people to peace and security, sustainable development and human rights." United Nations....

In South Tyrol, the newly elected mayor of Meran/Merano, Katharina Zeller, caused a national uproar when she removed the Italian tricolore sash during her inauguration. The incident was viewed as an e...

In the first part of the interview, Ned Thomas spoke about the evolution of European minority policy, in which he played an active role. In this second part of the interview he continues his reflectio...

MIDAS turns 25 next year. So it’s time to open the archives and take a look back. One name comes up frequently: Ned Thomas. In this first part of the interview, he discusses the development of Europea...

‘This content is not available in your country.’ A frustrating message familiar to many members of linguistic minorities. Geoblocking often denies them access to online content such as streaming servi...

‘This content is not available in your country.’ A frustrating message familiar to many members of linguistic minorities. Geoblocking often denies them access to online content such as streaming servi...