Can Hungary’s Orban be dethroned?
For the first time in 16 years, the Hungarian opposition is in a favourable position against Viktor Orban. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
We Were Always Here: The Balkans Should Honour Its LGBTQ+ Pioneers
Balkan LGBTQ+ people, both in the region and in the diaspora, are often told that their identities are incompatible. It’s time to hear a different story – and learn more…
ARTE Europe Weekly: Will We Be Able to Ski in a +2°C World?
Climate change is putting pressure on the winter sports tourism industry across Europe. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
Week in Review: Plots, Twists and Chaos
Expecting the unexpected seems to be the name of the game in both global politics and the domestic politics of the region, as 2026 kicks off with a few unexpected…
Week in Review: Big Ambitions, Hard Realities
Our reporters this week continued to look at what 2026 holds in store for the countries of Southeast Europe and the Balkans. Read more in our selection of Balkan Insight…
Breaking Sound Barriers: North Kosovo Band Rocks Local Stereotypes
Something Went Wrong are winning audiences in a tough environment where there are few entertainment options, but their refusal to be defined by ethnicity has come at a cost. KAYNAK:…
North Macedonia Village Carnival Mixes Ancient Tradition With Modern Satire
Part pagan ritual and part political satire, one of the most famous village festivals in the Balkans, the Vevcani carnival, goes ahead in North Macedonia on Tuesday and Wednesday. KAYNAK:…
Week in Review: Planes, Tractors and Well-Kept Secrets
Our selection of Balkan Insight Premium stories this week takes a look at military spending, competing superpowers and agricultural altercations. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight