At the end of April – and after a long tug-of-war – the Kosovo parliament failed to elect a new president, triggering a new crisis, not only political but also institutional. New snap elections are scheduled for June 7th

05/05/2026, Mehmet Krasniqi  Pristina

An exhibition and a book on Serbian war crimes during the 1998-1999 Kosovo conflict reopen wounds, along with a criminal case against its curator, Shkëlzen Gashi. This case reignites the debate between historical memory and freedom of expression

04/05/2026, Arta Berisha  Pristina

The adoption of the gender equality law has sparked intense public debate in Albania, intertwinning ideological narratives and disinformation. The battle is now in front of the Constitutional Court.

04/05/2026, Erisa Kryeziu  Tirana

The system through which international agencies support independent media in the Balkans, despite the best of intentions, sometimes proves to be an obstacle for journalists in the region. A grassroots initiative is now calling for a joint review of its mechanisms to better serve the public

30/04/2026, Francesco Martino 

After winning the elections, former Bulgarian President Rumen Radev must now form a stable government and meet the expectations of the citizens who voted for him, particularly regarding the fight against corruption and the economy. Meanwhile, in Europe, all eyes are on his first moves regarding the sensitive issue of relations with Moscow

29/04/2026, Francesco Martino  Sofia

The flow of Iranian refugees to Armenia continues. The stories of those fleeing offer a glimpse into the suffering of a people devastated by war, revealing a profound nostalgia, but also a capacity for wonder at the unknown

29/04/2026, Armine Avetisyan