Island of Castaways: Traumatic Histories Wash Ashore on Gokceada
The paths of a street-vendor from Kandahar, an elderly couple from Bulgaria, and a Greek tech worker and a tattooist converge on an Aegean holiday island with a troubled past.…
Democracy Digest: Orban Ponders US Exile; Hungary Set to Open Communist-Era Archives
Elsewhere, Magyar claims Hungary tilted Slovak 2023 election Fico’s way by shifting migrants to border; crypto scandal in Poland puts spotlight on president’s veto of law on such assets; protests…
Justice or Realpolitik? Two Prime Ministers, Two Futures for the Balkans
Kosovo’s Albin Kurti and Albania’s Edi Rama have distinct and divergent approaches to governing, each with its own set of risks and rewards. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
Romania’s Coalition Government in Crisis as PSD Ministers Resign
Romania is bracing for a period of political uncertainty after the resignation of one third of its ministers from its coalition government. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
Serbia Stands Accused as Kosovo Court Gives Verdict on 2023 Armed Attack
A court in Kosovo will issue its verdict on Friday in the trial of three Serb men accused of involvement in a deadly attack on police in 2023. According to…
Turkey Removes Nearly One Million Street Animals in a Year
The Turkish Interior Ministry says almost a million stray animals - mostly dogs - have been ‘collected’ from the streets in the past year, but the fate of the animals…
Turkish Parliament Adopts Law Banning Social Media for Children Under 15
Legislation prohibits social media companies from offering services to under-15s, while a new law is also being drafted requiring identification verification for all Turkish social media users. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
‘Compromise’ is the Hardest Word: Kosovo Argues its Way to Another Election
Kosovo’s rival political leaders are already slipping into election campaign mode, trading blame and barbs for their failure to find a new president for the country. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
In Romania, Plagiarism is the Achilles’ Heel of the Political Elite
For years, Romania’s political elite has mounted a rearguard action to protect its weakest link – the academic plagiarism that was used on an alarming scale to secure career advancement.…
‘Brothers Alike’ Again but How Much Can Hungary Learn from Poland’s Experience?
On his way to rolling back illiberal rule, Hungary’s newly elected leader has found an ally in a veteran of European politics – Donald Tusk. But how transferable is the…