The Bosnian court upheld the verdict sentencing seven wartime fighters and military policemen to a total of 30 years in prison for the unlawful detention, torture and murder of Serb civilian ...

Serbia has done little to implement European standards in handling cases of sexual violence against women, meaning survivors who report their abusers face a long and often humiliating path to ...

As Albanian websites spread falsehoods to discredit women in the media, a culture of silence and weak legal protections leave women journalists increasingly vulnerable.

This week’s Balkan Insight Premium stories reflect the region’s ongoing push-and-pull between hopes of peace and the bitter weight of history.

Highly professional outlet’s disappearance will lower the quality and standards of media throughout the region – but could stimulate a push for reform and change.

Catch up on the weekend’s most important developments with Balkan Insight’s digest of news from countries across the region.

The project is part of a wider policy of Viktor Orban’s government to invest significant taxpayer money in sports and cultural infrastructure in the regions of neighbouring countries where ...

At least ten countries will officially commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide this year following the adoption of a UN General Assembly resolution to launch an international ...

Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik’s unexpected court appearance to answer crime charges has been hailed as a victory for the rule of law – but is more likely a canny move aimed at ensuring his ...

Participants cross the Elizabeth Bridge during the Budapest Pride march in Budapest, Hungary, 28 June 2025. Photo: Bela Varadi Democracy Digest: Hungarian PM May Find Pride Comes Before a Fall ...

Large fire on Greek island prompts residents and tourists to evacuate the area, as authorities report a ‘difficult situation’.

A social media row between British right-winger Nigel Farage and Albania’s premier Edi Rama over the level of crime committed by Albanians in the UK misses the main point.