Report Highlights Press Freedom’s Plight in Turkey, Serbia and Bulgaria
New report says journalists’ safety is under ‘sustained pressure’ in Europe – with Turkey, Serbia and Bulgaria listed among the worst offenders. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
Balkan Govts Scramble to Safeguard Citizens in Middle East Conflict Zone
Some Balkan countries are planning to evacuate stranded citizens from the conflict zone around Iran, others have already managed to fly people out - although some have only issued security…
Monday Briefing from the Balkans: March 2, 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
Week in Review: Trades and Betrayals
From European Union accession hopes to ongoing corruption investigations, our selection of Premium stories this week takes a look at the political wheeling and dealing going on behind the scenes…
Kosovo Upholds Ex-Intelligence Chief’s Jail Sentence for Turkish Deportations
Former intelligence agency chief Driton Gashi was sentenced to four years and eight months' prison following a retrial for his role in the highly controversial deportation of so-called 'Gulenists' to…
Share Your Experience: Overtourism from Spain to Turkey and the Balkans
Are you living in a hotspot destination? Struggling with rising rent in a popular neighbourhood or frustrated by the disruption caused by tourists? Tell us your story. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
Turkey Urged to Free Deutsche Welle Journalist Arrested for ‘Disinformation’
Deutsche Welle and media rights groups have called for the release of Alican Uludag, who was arrested for 'insulting the President' and 'disseminating disinformation' in a post on X. KAYNAK:…
Week in Review: Bad Omens and Tough Choices
This week’s selection of Balkan Insight Premium stories dissects some of the challenges and difficult choices facing the region. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
Balkan Leaders Heap Praise on Trump’s Board of Peace at Ceremonial Launch
Balkan and Turkish leaders lauded the Board of Peace at its Washington launch on Thursday – while the participation of an EU Commissioner from Croatia drew criticism from some EU…
Powerful Interests are Driving Digital Repression in Southeast Europe
Digital spaces are the new frontlines for challenging entrenched political and economic interests, but the backlash against civic groups trying to expose corruption and environmental destruction or demand official accountability…