Individuals acquitted of war crimes in Bosnia and Herzegovina have received far more money in compensation than the survivors of war crimes. The latter wait for decades and often never receive ...

Decision to again postpone verdict in trial of ex-President Hashim Thaci and three others – to September 16 – draws furious criticism in Kosovo, with critics calling it 'unjust' and 'humiliating'.

While some countries in the region dare to hope that they might join the EU in the near future, BIRN’s selection of Premium stories this week suggests others remain stuck in their usual deadlock.

New ‘Virtual Memories’ app allows users to access virtual memorials at 50 unmarked war crime sites – aimed at helping younger people learn more about their country’s wartime past. Despite robust legal ...

Anti-terrorist police are investigating after gas canister bombs were planted outside homes of ruling party officials in Thessaloniki, injuring five people.

Vetevendosje hails another election victory - but its reduced vote points to likely need to cooperate with other parties to form government. Acting Kosovo PM and Vetevendosje leader Albin Kurti (C) ...

Romania is bracing for a period of political uncertainty after the resignation of one third of its ministers from its coalition government. Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan in Bucharest, November ...

New 'Virtual Memories' app allows users to access virtual memorials at 50 unmarked war crime sites – aimed at helping younger people learn more about their country's wartime past. This post is also ...

Forty-one environmental organisations from 28 countries have called for a halt to the planned development by Jared Kushner of Albania's Sazan island as a luxury resort, saying it threatens the ...

Elsewhere, Slovak president urged to halt controversial ambassador pick for Cyprus; Czech defence minister calls for increase in defence spending to 2 per cent of GDP; and Hungary's government submits ...

Governments, lenders and businesses gathered in Poland to unlock fresh funding for Ukraine’s reconstruction, sign investment deals and lay the groundwork for longer-term private investment. Polish ...

An investigation uncovers a web of influence in the powerful coalition aligned behind the European Commission’s proposal to scan for child sexual abuse material online, a proposal leading experts say ...