Week in Review: The Wheel of Fortune
Our selection of Balkan Insight Premium stories this week takes a look at the changing fortunes, power dynamics and neighbourly relations of countries and politicians in south-east Europe. KAYNAK: Balkan…
Hungary and Croatia Wrestle Over Russian Oil Supplies
Clash over Adriatic pipeline pits Budapest’s continuing commitment to close links with Moscow against Zagreb’s goal of becoming the ideal oil supplier for Central Europe. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
Croatia Completes Refinery Upgrade, Boosting Energy Security
Economy minister hails modernisation of Rijeka oil refinery, completed amid war in Iran, as key 'investment in the country’s energy security in times of geopolitical instability'. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
Week in Review: Friends, Foes and Chocolate Thieves
From European Union accession hopes to ongoing corruption investigations, our selection of Premium stories this week takes a look at the political wheeling and dealing going on behind the scenes…
Montenegro’s Crypto Ambitions Need Tough Rules to Succeed
Montenegro is promoting the use of cryptocurrencies to signal its technological modernisation – but without better oversight, it risks becoming a permissive grey zone for illicit finance. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
Week in Review: Trades and Betrayals
From European Union accession hopes to ongoing corruption investigations, our selection of Premium stories this week takes a look at the political wheeling and dealing going on behind the scenes…
Battery Makers: A Toxic Debate in Hungary’s Election
Revelations about foreign battery makers in Hungary ignoring safety and environmental regulations and the government helping cover it up are all over the news. But how much the scandal will…
Week in Review: Bad Omens and Tough Choices
This week’s selection of Balkan Insight Premium stories dissects some of the challenges and difficult choices facing the region. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
Week in Review: Commitment, Stasis and the Epstein Effect
An unfolding scandal of global proportions combines with eventful developments in the region in our selection of Balkan Insight Premium stories this week. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
North Macedonia and US Agree Framework of Deal on Reciprocal Tariffs
North Macedonia hails framework trade deal with US, aimed at easing the effects of the high tariffs that the Trump administration imposed last year. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight