Experts say the proposed law would have a chilling effect on freedom of expression and the media, stifling criticism ahead of the 2026 general election. Hungarian PM Viktor Orban (C) speaks at the ...

Democratic Party leader Sali Berisha gestures casts his ballot in Tirana, 11 May 2025. Photo: EPA-EFE/MALTON DIBRA. As the scale of the Socialist Party’s parliamentary election victory became ...

International observers criticised 'widespread intimidation and abuse of public resources' in Sunday's election – which Edi Rama's ruling Socialist Party looks set to win by a landslide.

NATO accession was framed in Montenegro and North Macedonia in terms of economic benefit, not just security – but the benefit has yet to be felt.

Declaring its “historical mission” complete, the PKK announced it would heed a call by jailed founder Abdullah Ocalan to disband. Supporters of the Peoples’ Equality and Democracy Party (DEM ...

A woman casts her ballot in Tirana, 11 May 2025. Photo: EPA-EFE/MALTON DIBRA. According to data from Albania’s Central Election Commission on Monday morning, the Socialist Party is heading for a ...

NATO accession was framed in Montenegro and North Macedonia in terms of economic benefit, not just security – but the benefit has yet to be felt. With more than 4.2 million euros-worth of NATO ...

Ceremonies to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, also known as Victory Day, were held across the Balkans on Friday. With wreath-laying ceremonies and tributes to the fallen ...

Poland is gearing up for a pivotal vote - one that could redefine its place in Europe. One election, two possible futures. Poland is gearing up to vote as liberals and nationalists lock horns over ...

Postal votes and a smattering of new parties are threatening a shift in the Albanian political landscape in an election on May 11. The ruling Socialist Party and the opposition Democrats are ...

Victory for George Simion in Romania’s May 18 presidential run-off vote would raise urgent questions about democracy at home and alliances abroad. So often in Romania, changes in power are ...