Monday Briefing from the Balkans: December 8, 2025
Catch up on the weekend’s most important developments with Balkan Insight’s digest of news from countries across the region. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
Serb Mayors ‘Retake’ Power in North Kosovo
Mayors from the Belgrade-backed party representing Kosovo Serbs, Srpska Lista, were sworn into office in four Serb-majority municipalities - ending a tense period in which they were overseen by Kosovo…
Week in Review: Planes, Tractors and Well-Kept Secrets
Our selection of Balkan Insight Premium stories this week takes a look at military spending, competing superpowers and agricultural altercations. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
Kosovo’s Expanding Surveillance State Exposes Alarming Gaps in Oversight
The expanding use of surveillance in Kosovo comes with weak oversight and growing privacy risks; stronger institutions and greater public awareness are required to strike the right balance between safety…
New Election Bar on Kosovo Serb Party Condemned
The Central Election Commission has again refused to accredit the Belgrade-backed Srpska Lista party for parliamentary elections, triggering harsh reactions from Western diplomats. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight