The Balkans

The Balkans December 18

Albanian opposition lawmakers light flares, scuffle with police amid parliament chaos over corruption probe

Albania's parliament erupted in chaos as opposition lawmakers clashed with police over corruption charges against Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku.

The Balkans December 13

State Department stays quiet as Albania reinstates deputy prime minister accused of corruption

Albania's Constitutional Court reinstated Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku after corruption charges led to her removal from office in November.

The Balkans December 3

Bulgaria rocked by protests as country draws close to Eurozone membership

Gen Z-led protests force Bulgaria's government to withdraw controversial 2026 budget amid widespread corruption allegations and growing economic concerns.

The Balkans October 25

Serbian foreign minister proposes hosting Ukraine-Russia peace negotiations amid ongoing conflict

Serbian Foreign Minister Marko Djuric offers to host Ukraine-Russia peace talks, citing Serbia's friendship with all parties involved in the conflict.

The Balkans October 11

Albanian judge killed in courtroom shooting amid growing anger over justice system reforms

The assassination of Judge Astrit Kalaja highlights Albania's judicial crisis, with 200,000 case backlogs and eroded public confidence following failed reforms.

Europe August 19

Anti‑corruption protests hit European nation as calls for new elections grow

Student-led anti-corruption protests in Belgrade demand fresh elections as violent clashes intensify between demonstrators and Serbian security forces.

Travel August 2

Man built a country with just 400 citizens, says it all began as 'an experiment'

The Free Republic of Verdis claims 400 citizens and operates with its own government, flag, and currency on unclaimed forest land along the Danube River

Opinion June 21

Meet Ramaduro: Europe’s progressive, Soros-trained autocrat and enemy of Trumpism

Europe's democratic hypocrisy exposed as Albania's Prime Minister Edi Rama, nicknamed 'Ramaduro' for his autocratic rule, secures a fourth term amid allegations of corruption

The Balkans May 10

Former Trump advisors wage Balkan campaign as MAGA moves into Europe

Albania's parliamentary elections draw international attention as former Trump campaign advisors support opposition leader Berisha against incumbent PM Rama amid corruption allegations.

The Balkans April 16

Soros v Trump: Socialists targets conservatives in upcoming European nation's election

Ahead of elections in May, Albania’s PM Edi Rama has been accused of targeting opposition candidates. One opposition figures says the influence of President Trump, George and Alex Soros will be felt.