New Anti-Graft Chief Raises Cautious Optimism in North Macedonia
Lawyer Adem Chuchulj faces a fight to restore the credibility of North Macedonia’s State Anti-Corruption Commission. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
In Bosnia, Community Service Sentences Often Pass Unenforced
In Bosnia and Herzegovina, short prison sentences are often replaced with community service orders, but court delays and administrative holes mean that many are never executed and the guilty go…
Hague Court Rejects Bosnian Serb Ex-Commander’s Early Release Plea
The court found that former Bosnian Serb commander Dragomir Milosevic, sentenced to 29 years in jail for terrorising civilians during the siege of Sarajevo, had not proven compelling humanitarian reasons…
Serb Mayors ‘Retake’ Power in North Kosovo
Mayors from the Belgrade-backed party representing Kosovo Serbs, Srpska Lista, were sworn into office in four Serb-majority municipalities - ending a tense period in which they were overseen by Kosovo…
Greek Swiss Franc Borrowers Challenge Three Big Banks
Swiss franc loan borrowers in Greece filed a lawsuit against three major banks, requesting that their loans be recalculated at the original disbursement rate. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
Week in Review: Planes, Tractors and Well-Kept Secrets
Our selection of Balkan Insight Premium stories this week takes a look at military spending, competing superpowers and agricultural altercations. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
ARTE Europe Weekly: Why is Military Service Making a Comeback in Europe?
A new drive to boost military service is spreading across Europe as Russia's continued war against Ukraine jolts fearful governments into action. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
Limited Resources Blight Montenegro’s Reopened War Crimes Cases
Montenegro has reopened four old war crimes cases but limited prosecutorial capacity threatens to stall progress. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
Democracy Digest: Polish President Cancels Meeting with Orban at V4
Elsewhere, Slovak culture minister gets court injunction to stop former National Theatre director making any public statements about her; Czech president to appoint Babis PM on Tuesday; and Polish PM…
Romania’s Divided, Disillusioned Capital to Elect New Mayor
A deeply polarised and politically volatile electorate will head to the polls on Sunday to choose the next mayor of Bucharest - a vote widely seen as a barometer for…