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Albanian-Language Film’s Disruption in Montenegro Alarms EU

EU Delegation voices concern for freedom of expression after young men halt screening of movie shown as part of street film festival.

Illustration: BIRN

Balkan Countries ‘Failing to Enforce Freedom of Information Laws’: Report

Freedom of Information laws in the six Western Balkan countries may look robust, but public institutions all too often find ways to obstruct transparency, a new BIRN report has found.

A world map showing the state of press freedom in 2025 is displayed at the headquarters of the NGO Reporters Without Borders in Paris, France. EPA-EFE/TERESA SUAREZ

Kosovo’s Press Freedom Index Fall Seen as ‘Alarming’

Press freedom has continued a downward slide in most Balkan countries according to the latest report by Reporters Without Borders – although Albania, Montenegro and Serbia have bucked the trend.

Kosovo outgoing Minister of Justice Albulena Haxhiu at the documentary launch in Pristina. Photo: BIRN/Fatrion Ibrahimi.

Money Laundering Causes Poverty, Income Disparity in Balkans, Says BIRN Film

A new BIRN documentary shows how money laundering has been increasing poverty, prices and income inequality in Albania, Kosovo and Montenegro.

Kosovo, Montenegro, Albania Among World’s Worst in Household Waste Disposal – Report

New report lists three Balkan states among the ten countries worldwide where fewest people separate their household waste, causing problems for the environment and risks to health – with a lack of awareness largely to blame.