Most cybercrimes in Albania are directly related to the misuse of citizens’ personal data, primarily on social media, the head of the police’s Cybercrime Investigations Directorate, Ervina ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Turkish state must make serious changes if ‘peace’ is to mean anything more than a cessation of the 40-year armed struggle by Kurdish PKK fighters.

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

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

Kosovo Ombudsperson announces investigation into two cases of alleged police brutality – one concerning a 27-year-old who died soon after police used force during his arrest.

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 ...

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 ...

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.