Romania’s New Law Toughening Femicide Sentences Welcomed
Rights groups hail 'important day' as parliament adopts new law that significantly strengthens protection of women victims of gender-based violence. 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
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:…
North Macedonia ‘Not Doing Enough’ to Protect Women Victims of Violence
Predictable dangers are often ignored and systemic gaps in services leave victims of gender-based violence without the protection they need, campaigner Ana Avramovska-Nushkova tells BIRN. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight