Hi everyone,

We're excited to announce the release of the *November 2024 issue of the CEE Newsletter*! This edition is particularly special, with *23 updates* from affiliates and communities in the CEE region — a record high for this newsletter!

Read the Newsletter here https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/CEE/Newsletter/November_2024

*In This Issue:*

- *International Updates:* Stay informed with the "Wikimedia International Update Corner", covering key developments, events and initiatives in the international Wikimedia space for 2024 and 2025. - *CEE in the News:* Discover notable mentions of CEE region activities in "This month in Education" and "This month in GLAM" newsletters. - *Reader's Digest:* Catch up on the latest insights and stories from around the globe with the "Reader’s Digest". - *Open calls and consultations: *Voice your opinion! These topics are open to discussion. Also, please take a look at the open calls and apply! - *Updates from Communities:* Here are just a few of the highlights: - *Milestones Achieved*: Big congratulations to the *Albanian*, *Romanian*, and *Czech* Wikipedias for reaching significant milestones! These achievements reflect the dedication of their communities, and we commend all the editors involved in helping to bring these projects to new heights. - *Wiki Loves Monuments*: *Moldova* has set new records this year and continues to host its unique *bike quest* as part of the contest. We also highlight the efforts in *Albania* and *Kosovo*, where the communities made impressive contributions. A special mention goes to *Cyprus*, the newest community from our region to join Wiki Loves Monuments, with an organized *photowalk* in Nicosia. And you can find also about *Czechoslovakia contest*, a similar photographic contest held in Czechia. - *Wikidata*: We're proud to see *Wikidata* celebrated across the region, with special articles from *Albania* and *Romania*. - *Strategic Planning*: In this edition, we also explore the strategic plans of two affiliates — *Wikimedia Czech Republic* and *Wikimedia Ukraine* — who are shaping their future goals and initiatives.

We hope you enjoy this issue and find inspiration in the diverse stories and impactful work being done by our CEE communities. Thank you for being a part of our journey toward promoting free knowledge and collaboration.

You can read the full newsletter here https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/CEE/Newsletter/November_2024. We hope you enjoy the inspiring stories and achievements showcased by our vibrant CEE communities.

Happy reading!

Toni Ristovski | Тони Ристовски *CEE HUB | Program Officer* Tel. +389 72 565 409 Web. www.wmceehub.org