Croatia in 2026: A Window for Reform – But Will It Be Used?
What could be a calm political year in the country presents a rare chance to push ahead with much-needed reforms, if the will is there. But inflation – and football…
‘No Paperwork Required’: Sarajevo Firm’s Dubai Property Offer a Red Flag
A Sarajevo-based firm is offering apartments for sale in Dubai and claiming clients can pay in cash or cryptocurrency without having to prove the origin of their funds. KAYNAK: Balkan…
ARTE Europe Weekly: Trump Wants Greenland – What Can Europe Do About It?
Donald Trump has doubled down on his demands for ownership of Greenland, leaving European leaders scrambling to formulate a response and worrying what the US will do next. KAYNAK: Balkan…
Week in Review: Hopes, Dreams and Reality Checks in 2026
As the new year gets off to a cold start in the region, our selection of Balkan Insight Premium stories takes a look at the high expectations and sobering realities…
Democracy Digest: Slovaks Bridle at ‘Hungarians Living in Felvidek’ Phrase
Elsewhere, Hungary sets general election date for April 12; new Czech government faces interminable vote of confidence; and Poland successfully repels largest cyberattack on energy infrastructure in years. KAYNAK: Balkan…
‘Where is My Brother?’ Misidentification of Missing Reopens Bosnian War Wounds
Dzemila Hodzic thought she had buried her brother 30 years ago – but now knows the grave did not contain his remains. She is not the only one to suffer…
Albanian Mystery ‘Journalist’ Sparks Suspicion with Pro-Govt Articles
Opinion articles under the pseudonym ‘Endri Kajsiu’ have for years promoted pro-government narratives in the Albanian media – leading some to wonder if the author could even be the prime…
Kosovo in 2026: Internal Stability Needed Amid Changing Global Order
Vetevendosje’s recent election win might end Kosovo’s political gridlock but the country must step up reforms and adapt to a more turbulent world, experts warn. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
How My Local Football Club Became a Casualty of Bosnia’s War
As a young man in the 1990s, Vladan Lausevic saw his beloved football club in the town of Teslic ripped apart by inter-ethnic conflict, leading him on a path of…
Letter from Brussels: A Chill Wind Blows from Trump’s America
The US president’s combative demands to take over Greenland have spooked EU diplomats and NATO leaders this month. In Kosovo meanwhile, Vetevendosje’s victory means the European bloc will have to…