Ships, Trains and Pipelines: Croatia Looks Beyond Tourism
From Ploce in the south to Rijeka and Krk in the north, Croatia is redefining its role in Europe’s supply chains. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
Montenegro Charges Ex-Prosecutors with Abuse of Office in ‘Coup Plot’ Case
Montenegrin prosecutors have indicted two former top officials for abuse of office and unlawful influence in a case linked to an alleged plot to overthrow the government in 2016. KAYNAK:…
Probe of Serbian Student’s Death Sparks Fears About ‘Politicising a Tragedy’
Police raided the University of Belgrade Rectorate offices following the unexplained death of a student, seeking evidence of ‘negligence’ – after government officials sought to blame university staff who have…
Trump Ex-Adviser to Host ‘Summit’ in Bosnian Serb Entity
US General Michael Flynn, a former national security adviser to Donald Trump, is to host the ‘First Annual Economic Summit Europe 2026’ in Republika Srpska in May. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
Bulgaria’s Security Agreement With Ukraine Draws Pro-Russian Backlash
Ten-year defence deal signed with Ukraine on security, intelligence and energy collaboration draws furious response from pro-Kremlin parties in Bulgaria ahead of upcoming parliamentary election. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
Turkey Detains 55, Including Fourth Largest City’s Mayor, in Fresh Crackdown
Police arrest opposition Mayor of Bursa and 54 others on corruption charges, as opposition condemns what it calls the targeted use of justice system to silence critics. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
Slovakia Offers Cautionary Tale for Czech Arts Scene
Budget cuts, hostile rhetoric, sackings: Czech cultural sector’s struggle for artistic freedom could mirror a process already well underway in neighbouring Slovakia. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
Ahead of Historic Match, Photo Illustrates Kosovo Football’s Astonishing Journey
Ahead of a play-off that could send Kosovo to the World Cup, journalist Gani Kosumi recalls how in the 1990s – barred from stadiums – ethnic Albanian football teams had…
In a Northern Town, Tense Election Day Holds Mirror to Divided Serbia
In the town of Kula on polling day, prowling groups of men, physical standoffs in the streets and rumours of organised fraud showed how Serbian politics has become bitterly confrontational.…
Hollow Victory: Serbia’s Local Elections Suggest Ruling Party is Losing its Invincible Aura
The ruling Progressive Party used to win big in polls in rural areas. This weekend’s municipal election results show it will now have to fight hard, even for small-town voters.…