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.…
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…
Bulgaria in 2026: New Money, Old Political Problems
Bulgarians are bracing for the eight parliamentary election since 2021 and a vote for a new president, amid warnings that Gen Z anger is at boiling point. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
BIRN Reality Check: Bulgaria Slow to Tackle Gender-Based Violence
Despite societal outrage about domestic abuse and femicide cases following a knife attack that sparked street protests, Bulgaria is yet to implement laws on violence prevention, despite initial promises. KAYNAK:…
Balkan States Give Divided Reactions to US Strike on Venezuela
Albania and Kosovo applauded the Trump administration’s military operation against Venezuela's regime and the ousting of Nicolas Maduro, while other states in the region initially remained silent or called for…
Exposing Scams, Probing the Powerful: A Year of BIRN Investigations
As 2026 begins, we look back on some of the most important investigations published by BIRN in its 20th anniversary year – from brutal migrant-smuggling gangs and arms deals with…
From Discontent to Regime Collapse, Bulgaria Had a Rollercoaster Year
2025 started with a new government and ended with a surge of unrest causing the government’s unexpected fall – overshadowing Bulgaria’s long-awaited accession to the Eurozone. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
Amid a Political Crisis, Bulgaria Braces for Entry to the Eurozone
At the start of 2026, Bulgaria joins the Eurozone - but some people fear that the currency change will raise the cost of living. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
Week in Review: Highs and Lows, Twists and Turns
As 2025 draws to a close, our selection of Balkan Insight Premium stories this week takes stock of a turbulent 12 months in the life of the region. KAYNAK: Balkan…
Bulgaria’s Protests are Challenging the Ethnic Political Party Model
Turks and Roma are taking part in nationwide protests in Bulgaria, publicly challenging decades of accepted wisdom that minority identity must be mediated through a single ethnic party. KAYNAK: Balkan…