Smugglers Find Haven in Kosovo’s North
04 September 2008 Ethnic tensions in Kosovo’s northern region, bordering Serbia, create an ideal environment for traders to smuggle goods into Europe’s newest state – to the detriment of local businesses.
Exclusive: ‘Pentagon Behind Karadzic Immunity Deal’, Expert
06 August 2008 Balkan scholar says State Department insiders have revealed how Holbrooke came under pressure to pledge Bosnian Serb chief’s liberty.
Investors Abuse Deals to Tap Albania’s Riches
05 August 2008 Tirana is turning a blind eye to the problem of companies controlling Albania’s mineral wealth defaulting on their contracts.
Investigation: Ex-Minister Accused of Corruption
19 June 2008 After Balkan Insight lifts the lid on the finances of Albania's ex-defence minister, accused by prosecutors of abuse of power, a government watchdog launches a probe into his wealth.
Political Clients take Over Kosovo Civil Service
12 June 2008 Kosovo’s ruling party is routinely axing civil servants and inserting its supporters into public posts, whether or not they are qualified.
Corruption Grips Kosovo’s Justice Ministry
31 March 2008 Balkan Insight lifts the lid on the trail of financial irregularities in key ministry tasked with ‘upholding the law’ - a trail that leads right to the top.
Albania Ignores Trade in Fake Degrees
20 February 2008 From officials to convicted criminals, for few hundred euros anyone can buy a fake degree on Tirana`s flourishing black market while authorities keep ignoring the problem.
Kosovo Armed Groups in the Shadows
17 January 2008 Several separate groups of ethnic Albanian fighters operate in Kosovo, with unclear sources of funding, while the security forces are keeping them under close watch.