From politics to the media business, high expectations often go hand-in-hand with disappointments big and small, as our selection of Balkan Insight Premium stories this week shows.

Firefighters and volunteers have been battling to contain wildfires that have broken out in the last 24 hours on the Greek islands of Chios and Crete.

Our selection of Premium stories this week takes a look at the region’s slow-burning political crises, smuggling networks, digital surveillance and a whole lot more.

Romania’s President Nicusor Dan (L) and designated Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan (C) shake hands at the end of a joint media statement at Cotroceni Presidential Palace in Bucharest, Romania, 20 ...

Download this e-book collection of Balkan Insight’s reports telling the story of the mass protest movement in Serbia from November 2024 to May 2025.

Unable to bring defendants to court, Kosovo and Serbia are trying more suspects for war crime in their absence. Legal experts question whether justice is being served.