Bulgaria’s President Resigns, Fuelling Speculation About New Party
Ending months of rumours, Rumen Radev on Monday announced that he was quitting – and dropping heavy hints that he is now likely to create a party of his own.…
Hungarian MOL to Buy Majority in Serbian Oil Industry from Gazprom Neft
Months after US sanctions took effect on Serbian Oil Industry, NIS, as one of Gazprom Neft’s subsidiaries, Hungary’s MOL says it will buy the majority of shares in the company.…
Kosovo Orders Recount of All Votes, Delaying Election Result
Election Commission orders recount at all polling stations in the country after limited recount in ten municipalities reveals significant manipulation of votes cast. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
Serbian Drama Teacher on Trial for Sexual Assault Dies
Miroslav Aleksic, who was on trial for multiple cases of rape and illicit sexual acts against seven women, has died, his lawyer has confirmed. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
Monday Briefing from the Balkans: January 19, 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
BIRN Reality Check: Verdict Nears in Case Against Greece’s Far-Right Golden Dawn
An appeals verdict is expected this year following the 2020 conviction of leaders and MPs of the extreme right-wing Golden Dawn party, but many of those put behind bars are…
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…
Kosovo Serb Politician’s Murder Anniversary Marked as Masterminds Remain at Large
On the eighth anniversary of the murder of Serb opposition politician Oliver Ivanovic, commemorations were held in both Kosovo and Serbia – but questions about who organised and carried out…
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…