Western Balkans Stability Monitor: An Unstable Sort of Calm
The latest BIRN Western Balkans Stability Monitor looks at how the year began across the region, with governments battling to survive amid rising global uncertainty. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
North Macedonia Prosecutor’s Decision Puts Politically-Sensitive Cases at Risk
North Macedonia’s new Chief Prosecutor, Nenad Saveski, has made a decision that could determine the fate of two of the country’s most sensitive cases, both of which target the alleged…
Middle East Crisis: Balkan Countries Act to Ease Spike in Oil Prices
As oil and gas prices surge amid the Iran war, Balkan countries are pondering ways to reduce the impact on households and businesses. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
‘They Forget We Exist’: North Macedonia Failing to Ensure Disability Access
Obstacles to access are an everyday fact of life for people living with disabilities in North Macedonia, with real and far-reaching consequences for their independence. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
Albanian Bloc in North Macedonia Govt Vows to Unify as Single Political Party
Ethnic Albanian VLEN alliance says it is a step closer to transforming from bloc of four into one single party – a development that could consolidate its standing in government…
Anti-Democratic Trends Mean 65% of CEE Citizens Now Live in Electoral Autocracies: Report
Among the new ‘autocratizers’ are Croatia, Slovakia and Slovenia, says report compiled by V-Dem Institute in Sweden. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
Icelandic Bid for EU Membership Would Boost Montenegro’s Chances
If Iceland restarts its European Union accession talks following a referendum this summer, Balkan membership bid frontrunner Montenegro stands to benefit from the revived enlargement momentum. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
A Year After North Macedonia Nightclub Tragedy, Convictions Remain Far Off
One year after the blaze that killed 63 people watching a concert at a nightclub in the town of Kocani, four separate court cases are ongoing – and relatives seeking…
‘We Don’t Forget’: North Macedonia Vigil Honours Nightclub Fire Victims
People gathered in the town of Kocani for an overnight vigil, marking one year since the nightclub inferno that claimed 63 mostly young lives. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
Week in Review: The Wheel of Fortune
Our selection of Balkan Insight Premium stories this week takes a look at the changing fortunes, power dynamics and neighbourly relations of countries and politicians in south-east Europe. KAYNAK: Balkan…