Serbian protests escalate, Kosovo shuts parallel institutions, and ex-Romanian leaders face crimes against humanity charges. And beware: dangerous salmon are loose.

Activists told BIRN they gave the Bulgarian police the exact coordinates of three young migrants who were in distress after crossing the Turkish border on December 27. They were later found dead in a ...

A terrorist attack in Kosovo and red painted squares in Serbia. The solution to a 47 year-old murder case and abandoned taxi drivers.

Strange candidates in Romania, tough times for foreign workers and for women's rights. Plus: an iconic fighter, and Jugoesperanto

With the EU tightening its borders, violent transnational smuggling groups have strengthened their grip on the routes that bring refugees and migrants to Europe through the Balkans.

Environmental problems and long-lost treasures. But also, medical tourism in Albania, deadly quiet neighbourhoods and flying cars.

Environmental problems and long-lost treasures. But also, medical tourism in Albania, deadly quiet neighbourhoods and flying cars.