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Pressures Shaping the Digital Space in the Region Discussed at BIRN Conference

The second day of BIRN’s conference dedicated to digital rights and freedom highlighted a shared reality across the region: laws can protect digital rights, but they can also be turned into instruments of control.

BIRN Report Warns of Rising Digital Rights Violations Across the Region

BIRN’s annual Digital Rights Violations report has revealed that countries across Southeast Europe are experiencing increased online abuse, malicious use of AI, and state surveillance.

Kosovo Drone Delivery Sparks Tirade Against Turkey from Serbia’s Vucic

The delivery of a shipment of “thousands” of military drones to Kosovo triggered a harsh reaction from Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic against the supplier, Turkey, which he accused of harbouring imperial ambitions in the Balkans.

Screenshot of CCTV footage from the Conscience Ship in waters near Israel. Photo: Instagram/gazafreedomflotilla

More Balkan Activists Held as Israel Thwarts New Gaza Flotilla

Activists from the Balkans including a Kosovo Albanian who fled war as a child were detained as Israeli forces raided the Gaza Freedom Flotilla - the second such interception of a flotilla of pro-Palestinian aid vessels in a week.

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.

From Haven to Isolation: Tales of Albanians Migrating to Albania

Local elections in Kosovo on October 12, 2025. Photo: BIRN/Denis Sllovinja.

Election Disinformation, a Tool of Undermining Trust in Kosovo Institutions

Kosovo’s Dynamism Stands Out: Helvetas Director Melchior Lengsfeld States

Beyond Empty Speeches: Kosovo Lags Behind Standards in Integrating People with Disabilities

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