Western Powers Condemn Kosovo Land Expropriation in Serb-Populated North
Kosovo’s government broke its own laws in expropriating more than 100 parcels of land in Serb-populated areas of the north, according to five Western powers, the EU and OSCE.
BIRN Marks End of Kosovo War with ‘Reporting House’ Exhibition
A three-month exhibition opens next week in Pristina, exploring media coverage of the war in Kosovo and how artists have interpreted its legacy in the 25 years since.
Moldova ‘Will Prosecute General for Treason’ Over Russian Espionage Claim
High level sources in the Moldovan Intelligence Services told BIRN that the prosecution is preparing a treason case against General Igor Gorgan, who is suspected of spying for Russia.
BIRN Marks End of Kosovo War with ‘Reporting House’ Exhibition
A three-month exhibition opens next week in Pristina, exploring media coverage of the war in Kosovo and how artists have interpreted its legacy in the 25 years since.
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June 6, 2024
North Macedonia Sees Surge in Online Hate Speech Around Elections
Politicians in North Macedonia are being blamed for aiding and abetting an escalation of hate speech on social media ahead of nationwide elections in April and May.
June 6, 2024
Albania Leader’s New Anti-Corruption Initiative Branded a PR Project
Prime Minister Edi Rama has pushed through a resolution setting up a new Special Anti-Corruption Commission – but critics claim it’s a partisan initiative, established to combat negative publicity over graft cases involving former ruling party politicians.
June 6, 2024
As Palestine Recognitions Grow, Balkan States’ Stances Shaped by Geopolitics
Slovenia has recognised war-ravaged Palestine as independent, but some Balkan countries prefer to stay quiet and follow the United States’ lead – while others recognised Palestinian statehood decades ago while they were under communist rule.
June 5, 2024
Hungary Unveils 700-Metre Pedestrian ‘Bridge of National Unity’
The eastern Hungarian city of Satoraljaujhely has a new tourist attraction: a 700-metre pedestrian bridge. Inaugurated on Tuesday, the Bridge of National Unity is one of the longest bridges in the world.
June 5, 2024
EU Elections: Greater Interference; Higher Turnout; More Conservative
The expected stronger turnout for June’s EU Parliament elections will reflect the variety of stories being played out in member states: referenda on governing parties; the radical new testing the mainstream old; and the pro-Russian vs the pro-Western.
June 5, 2024
Delays in Landmark War Rape Case a Test for Montenegrin Courts
For the first time, a man is on trial in a Montenegrin court on charges that include rape as a crime of war. But while the landmark case could help other victims come forward, it has been repeatedly undermined by procedural delays.
May 31, 2024
Week in Review: Elections, Mobsters and Apps
From the return of a Bulgarian political alliance accused of fostering graft to stories diving into organised crime across the region and their connections with the world of politics, our selection of this week’s BIRN Premium stories digs deeper into the stories that matter.
