Island of Castaways: Traumatic Histories Wash Ashore on Gokceada
The paths of a street-vendor from Kandahar, an elderly couple from Bulgaria, and a Greek tech worker and a tattooist converge on an Aegean holiday island with a troubled past.…
Greek MPs Stripped of Immunity in EU Subsidy Scandal
Greek parliament lifts immunity of 13 MPs accused of involvement in EU agriculture funds scandal following a request by the European Public Prosecutor's Office. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
Monday Briefing from the Balkans: April 20, 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
Fears Grow for Vulnerable Residents of Iconic Athens Squat
A self-organising community in the iconic Prosfygika buildings in Athens fears eviction under a renovation plan unveiled by authorities. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
Five Years After Greek Journalist’s Murder, Family Urge New Probe
On the fifth anniversary of the murder of crime reporter Giorgos Karaivaz, his family has renewed its call for the killers finally to be found. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
Greece to Ban Use of Key Social Media Platforms by Under-15s
The Greek government will ban children under 15 years old from using TikTok, Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat, saying the goal is 'to push the EU in this direction as well'.…
Monday Briefing from the Balkans: April 6, 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
Greek Ministers Resign Over EU Agriculture Fraud Scandal
A probe by European prosecutors into an alleged organised fraud scheme involving EU agricultural funds, which is claimed to have included former and current Greek ministers and MPs, has prompted…
Trial of Greek Anarchist Over Apartment Explosion Opens in Athens
The trial of Nikos Romanos and three other anarchists over a deadly blast in Athens in 2024 has started, amid claims by his supporters that he was targeted for his…
Monday Briefing from the Balkans: March 30, 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