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
Moldova Takes Hard Steps to Build Trustworthy Judicial System
Moldova is close to finishing the process of vetting all its judges and prosecutors after more than three decades of a kleptocratic, politically obedient judiciary – but the system is…
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
Kosovo Judicial Council Demotes Judge After BIRN Report
Judge Naime Krasniqi-Jashanica has been transferred to a lower division of the Pristina Basic court after BIRN reported on her involvement in undermining the victim in a domestic violence trial.…
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…
Greek Court Finds Four Executives Guilty in Predator Spyware Case
First-instance ruling sentences four company executives to 126 years in jail for involvement in illegal wiretapping using Predator spyware – and refers the case file to prosecution for further investigation…
Serbian Lawyers Strike, But EU Pressure Decisive in Opposing Judicial Changes
Serbian lawyers stopped work for three days, but without a general strike in the judiciary, experts say only EU pressure can force the government to retract controversial legal amendments deemed…
‘No Way Out’: Bosnia’s Domestic Violence Survivors Call for Better Protection
Although stricter laws against gender-based violence have been introduced in Bosnia and Herzegovina, many cases never even reach a court – emboldening the abusers and leaving victims feeling helpless. KAYNAK:…
Rama is Turning Deputy’s Suspension Into ‘Personal Battle’ Against Albanian Judiciary
Proposed legal amendments preventing courts from suspending senior officials would be a major blow to progress on tackling corruption - and to Albania’s EU accession process, writes legal expert Gentian…