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BALKAN BLOG: Bosnia sinks deeper into the political swamp
August 29, 2019
With top politicians divided over Bosnia's relationship with Nato, the country has been unable to form a new government since the general election in October 2018.
BALKAN BLOG: Is extortion scandal serious enough to overthrow North Macedonia's government?
August 15, 2019
Macedonians feel betrayed by the state institution that once enjoyed their trust, and great efforts will be needed by Zoran Zaev’s government if it is to regain credibility.
BALKAN BLOG: Bulgaria’s nomination for chief prosecutor shows why the anti-corruption fight is failing
July 26, 2019
Protests in Sofia after Ivan Geshev — known for failing to deliver results in the Corpbank embezzlement trial and staging an action movie-style arrest of a Sofia district mayor — is nominated for chief prosector.
BALKAN BLOG: Balkan divisions on display at bad-tempered Sarajevo summit
July 10, 2019
The brawl at Sarajevo airport between Bosnian border guards and Turkish President Erdogan’s security was the only time things turned physical, but it came on top of a whole series of acrimonious verbal clashes between Southeast European politicians.
BALKAN BLOG: Apathy greets suspected top-level coverup in Bulgaria
June 29, 2019
When Bulgaria’s anti-corruption body found no signs of irregularity in the “Apartmentgate” scandal, it raised concerns about institutional independence, but most people lacked the energy to protest.