Historical narratives, political systems, institutions and economies across the region are being put to the test as old problems collide with new pressures, our selection of Balkan Insight’s Premium stories this week shows.

Historical narratives, political systems, institutions and economies across the region are being put to the test as old problems collide with new pressures, our selection of Balkan Insight’s Premium stories this week shows.

Historical narratives, political systems, institutions and economies across the region are being put to the test as old problems collide with new pressures, our selection of Balkan Insight’s Premium stories this week shows.

President Erdogan's ruling party takes back control of Istanbul’s Uskudar municipality – a key district that it lost to the opposition in the 2024 local elections.

European Commission and European Council presidents voice dismay over convicted war criminal's glorification at his funeral, as US lawmakers and Turkish officials also said scenes undermined regional peace and reconciliation.

European Commission and European Council presidents voice dismay over convicted war criminal's glorification at his funeral, as US lawmakers and Turkish officials also said scenes undermined regional peace and reconciliation.

Turkey continues to attract millions of tourists, but falling shrinking profit margins reveal an industry under pressure despite the healthy numbers.

The death of the convicted war criminal Ratko Mladic is stirring old ghosts across the Balkans. Our selection of Balkan Insight’s Premium stories examines how the legacies of the past and choices of the present are shaping politics, security and society across the region.

The death of the convicted war criminal Ratko Mladic is stirring old ghosts across the Balkans. Our selection of Balkan Insight’s Premium stories examines how the legacies of the past and choices of the present are shaping politics, security and society across the region.

Turkish authorities are going after the powerful Suleymancilar Islamic organisation and other autonomous centres of influence as President Erdogan pursues a transformation to a political system not dissimilar to Russia’s, political analyst Salim Cevik tells BIRN.

The European Court of Human Rights’ Grand Chamber has ordered Turkey to release Osman Kavala and eliminate the consequences of his conviction after finding multiple violations of his Convention rights.

The landmark law has raised hopes of ending decades of conflict with the Kurdish militants, even if distrust of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is fuelling concern over what process may ultimately deliver.

Authorities detain leader and members of one of Turkey’s largest religious groups, known as the Suleymancilar, as part of a probe into alleged organised crime and money-laundering.

MPs back bill offering conditional pardon to members of Kurdish armed group – which now goes to National Security Council for approval.

Much-heralded framework law provides legal basis for disarming armed Kurdish group – so hopefully ending a decades-long conflict.

Former PM seen as key architect of modern Turkey's 'soft power' strategy in region leaves politics after his party fails to make breakthrough.

Ozgur Ozel's New Party becomes main opposition party in Turkey's parliament after 91 MPs quit People's Republican Party, CHP, to join him.

Ozgur Ozel’s new party is generating excitement in opposition ranks – but translating a buzz into a political force capable of challenging President Erdogan won’t be easy.

From fresh battles over memory in Bosnia to the acquittal of North Macedonia’s former PM and Turkey’s post-coup legacy, this week’s Balkan Insight Premium stories show how contested history keeps the region chained to its past.

Rock star and charity founder Haluk Levent is accused of using donations to his high-profile NGO for his own purposes.