Romania’s Push to Trim Judges’ Gold-Plated Pensions Sparks Backlash
Romania is moving to limit judges’ pensions as part of a wider reform of the nation’s troubled finances – but the judges weren’t giving up their lavish payoffs without a…
From Srebrenica to Melbourne: Survivors’ Children Keep Memory of Bosnia’s Genocide Alive
In the fourth of BIRN’s series about war-displaced people’s enduring connections to their home countries, the founders of Children of Srebrenica Melbourne explain how they’re turning private grief into public…
Outrage Voiced in North Macedonia Over Fugitive Ex-Deputy PM’s House Detention
Decision to place Artan Grubi in house detention rather than prison, after he turned himself in following months on the run, sparks accusations of behind-the-scenes deals. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
With Birth Rates in Free Fall, Czechia Faces Demographic Reckoning
Once one of the continent’s demographic high achievers, the Czech Republic has, in just a few years, experienced a dramatic fall in its fertility rate – the 5th fastest in…
Republika Srpska Has a New President, But the Old One’s Still in Control
Sinisa Karan is the new man signing the documents in Bosnia’s Serb-led Republika Srpska entity – but his predecessor, Milorad Dodik, remains the real decision-maker. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
Hague Trial Puts Kosovo Guerrillas’ Claims of a ‘Just War’ Under Scrutiny
Closing statements in the trial of Hashim Thaci and three other former Kosovo Liberation Army leaders have reignited controversy over allegations that the Hague-based war crimes court is effectively prosecuting…
Share Your Experience: Overtourism from Spain to Turkey and the Balkans
Are you living in a hotspot destination? Struggling with rising rent in a popular neighbourhood or frustrated by the disruption caused by tourists? Tell us your story. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
North Macedonia Arrests Fugitive Ex-Deputy Prime Minister
Police at a border crossing on Monday seized former Deputy Prime Minister Artan Grubi – who has been a fugitive from justice for more than one year, accused of corruption.…
Monday Briefing from the Balkans: February 23, 2026
Catch up on the weekend’s most important developments with Balkan Insight’s digest of news from countries across the region. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
Serbian President’s Suggestion of ‘Second-Tier’ EU Membership is a Betrayal
Aleksandar Vucic’s Progressive Party came to power with pledges to lead Serbia into full EU membership. After 14 years of democratic backsliding, he now says he’s willing to settle for…