Human Rights NGOs Condemn Greece’s New Migration Bill
Human rights advocates in Greece say new bill on migration introduced to parliament on Wednesday effectively criminalises working for NGOs. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
Turkey to Ban Children Under 15 From Social Media
After Australia banned under-16s from social media last December, Turkey looks set to follow suit, banning the use of social media by children under 15. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
Can Hungary’s Orban be dethroned?
For the first time in 16 years, the Hungarian opposition is in a favourable position against Viktor Orban. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
Letter from London: Keir Starmer’s Air of Doom
As his foes circle, embattled British premier Keir Starmer is still hoping to score a political win by finding somewhere to ‘offshore’ unwanted migrants after Albania gave him the brush-off…
As Trump’s Family Eyes Pristine Albanian Coast, Villagers Cry Foul
The US president’s son-in-law wants to build a tourism development in southern Albania, but residents of the unspoilt strip around Zvernec say a dispute over ownership of the land is…
Kosovo Serb Party Wins Appeal Over Election Results
Kosovo’s election complaints panel called the Central Election Commission’s decision not to authorise the general election results achieved by the Belgrade-backed Srpska Lista party ‘unjustified’. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
Kosovo Court Sentences Serb Ex-Reservist for War Crimes Against Villagers
First-instance verdict finds Srdjan Lazovic guilty of taking part in the mass detention and torture of hundreds of civilians from a village in the Malisheve/Malisevo area in 1999. KAYNAK: Balkan…
BIRN Publishes 2026 Trends Report – ‘Populism in Central Europe: A Reprise’
This year's report examines five trends that will be driven by the populist revival in the region. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
BIRN Launches Podcast for ‘Women’s Wars’ Interview Series
BIRN has launched a ten-part podcast of its ‘Women’s Wars’ series, which profiles courageous women activists and journalists who worked for justice and freedom in the Yugoslav wars years. KAYNAK:…
Row Over Far-Right Singer Overshadows Croatian Handball Celebration
Capital’s leftist mayor protests over government decision to allow ultra-nationalist singer Thompson to perform at an event celebrating the Croatian handball team’s bronze medal. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight