Celebrity Endorsement? Identity Abuse Via AI on the Rise in Montenegro
Police in Montenegro say AI is fuelling a rise in identity abuse by online fraudsters, but holding them to account can be a drawn-out, complicated process. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
Elections, Austerity and Public Discontent Marked Romania in 2025
After the cancellation of the presidential election in November 2024 and the early resignation of President Klaus Iohannis, Romania eventually elected a new head of state, Nicusor Dan, who defeated…
US YouTubers Selling Seized, Surrendered Guns from Serbian Police Stores
Serbian law does not properly regulate the sale of privately-owned weapons surrendered to or seized by Serbian police, yet BIRN has found them selling for hundreds of dollars apiece in…
Mass Rallies, Marches and Roadblocks Dominate Serbia’s Streets in 2025
Student-led protests continued throughout the year, all across the country, posing the strongest ever challenge to the long rule of Aleksandar Vucic’s Serbian Progressive Party. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
It’s Not a Christmas Tree, It’s a Balkan New Year Tree!
Many Balkan Muslims put up a decorated tree in winter to celebrate New Year – a tradition that’s widely misunderstood by both Christians and some other Muslims. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
Security Cameras Proliferate in Kosovo – and Privacy Complaints Rise
The agency tasked with cracking down on violations of privacy in Kosovo says it can hardly keep up with the number of complaints about security cameras. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
ARTE Europe Weekly: Are We in a New Era of Mass Surveillance?
Facial recognition technology is on the rise - and it can pose a serious risk to privacy. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
Despite Being Ousted, Bosnian Serb Leader Dodik Keeps Grip on Power
This year saw a final court verdict convicting Bosnian Serb strongman Milorad Dodik, but far from showcasing how strong Bosnia’s institutions have become, it only underlined their weakness and vulnerability…
Week in Review: Highs and Lows, Twists and Turns
As 2025 draws to a close, our selection of Balkan Insight Premium stories this week takes stock of a turbulent 12 months in the life of the region. KAYNAK: Balkan…
Democracy Digest: EU Summit Agrees €90 Billion Loan to Ukraine Without Central Europe
Elsewhere, tensions in Slovak-Hungarian relations rise over Benes Decrees; Slovakia’s top court declares two pieces of coalition legislation unconstitutional; Polish president to meet Ukrainian counterpart in Warsaw on Friday; and…