Time Runs Short for Kosovo to Agree on New President
The deadline for MPs to elect a new head of state expires soon, and a fresh election looms if they do not compromise on a name – or grant Vjosa…
Chilling Effect: Serbia’s Growing Network of ‘Slippery’ Surveillance Technology
BIRN has identified a growing network of increasingly sophisticated and intrusive surveillance technology in Serbia, in schools, hospitals, on the roads and in the air, all without an adequate regulatory…
Balkan Govts Scramble to Safeguard Citizens in Middle East Conflict Zone
Some Balkan countries are planning to evacuate stranded citizens from the conflict zone around Iran, others have already managed to fly people out - although some have only issued security…
Monday Briefing from the Balkans: March 2, 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
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
Albanians Pay Price of Legal Row over Wastewater Treatment Project
For decades, sewage from the Albanian capital has been discharged untreated into the waters of the Lana River in Tirana. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
Greeks Take to Streets to Commemorate Train Crash Victims
Protesters have gathered in cities all over the country to remember the 57 victims of the Tempi train crash in 2023. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
Montenegro Signs Deal With China to Extend Controversial Highway
A Chinese consortium is to construct the second section of Montenegro's Bar-Boljare highway – whose first stretch was widely derided for leading 'from nothing to nowhere'. 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…
Albanian Prime Minister Under Pressure Dismisses Deputy Accused of Corruption
After months of defending his deputy and Minister of Infrastructure, Belinda Balluku, who faces allegations of manipulating public tenders, Edi Rama finally dismissed her on Thursday night. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight