Letter from Washington: Trump Scores Big on Small Balkan Playing Field
Keen to show loyalty to the US president, some Balkan states signed up to Donald Trump’s contentious ‘Board of Peace’. Others, meanwhile, are looking to the US for new business…
Quitting as President, Radev Promises to ‘Rescue’ Bulgaria. Will it Work?
Having resigned the presidency a year early, Rumen Radev is widely expected to form his own party to contest parliamentary elections in the spring. But what are his chances? KAYNAK:…
Kosovo, Bulgaria, Turkey Join Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’
Kosovo, Bulgaria and Turkey have signed the Board of Peace Charter, under Donald Trump’s auspices, but several other Balkan countries are still pondering whether to join the initiative. KAYNAK: Balkan…
‘Balkan Nostradamus’: Baba Vanga’s Visions Still Flood Albania’s Media Landscape
The Bulgarian mystic’s doomy predictions continue to grab headlines in Albania and elsewhere – even though many seem fabricated and sometimes appear to serve Russian geopolitical narratives. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
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
ARTE Europe Weekly: What Does Adopting the Euro Mean for Bulgaria
Bulgaria has just joined the Eurozone, but amidst a deep political crisis and substantial domestic opposition to the European single currency, not everyone was celebrating. 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…