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.…
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
Week in Review: Ripples, Currents and Changing Fortunes
Our selection of Balkan Insight Premium stories this week takes stock of a world and a region caught in flux and uncertainty. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
Anger in Greece over Public Sector Outsourcing Contracts
The Greek state is increasingly turning to expensive private consultancies to provide services for the public sector. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
Iran War Fuels Turkey-Greece Tensions Over Cyprus
Military deployments in and around the divided island are testing already strained relations between the two uneasy neighbours. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
History Resurfaces on eBay in Images of Nazi Massacre in Greece
Greece has bought more than 200 images that surfaced on eBay depicting the execution of 200 communists by Nazi occupying forces in 1944. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
Sea Power: Greek Shipping Navigates Choppy Waters to Retain its Supremacy
Amid global political turbulence and tightening environmental regulations, Greek merchant shipping has kept its leading position – but not always without controversy. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
Greeks Take to Streets to Commemorate Train Crash Victims
Protesters have gathered in cities all over the country to remember the 57 victims of the Tempi train crash in 2023. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
Rallies for Ukraine Held in Balkans as Russia’s Invasion Enters Fifth Year
Supporters of Ukraine gathered to show solidarity in Belgrade, Athens, Skopje and other cities in the Balkans as the fourth anniversary of Russia’s all-out military assault on its neighbour was…
Monday Briefing from the Balkans: February 16, 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