Balkan Insight (BIRN)

BIRN / Balkan Insight is an independent, non-profit media network covering investigative and public-interest journalism across the Western Balkans. Founded in 2004, it operates with support from grants, philanthropic funding, and international partnerships, ensuring full editorial independence and a focus on accountability, human rights, and transparency. Its newsroom produces in-depth reporting on politics, governance, corruption, organized crime, human rights, and social issues in the region. BIRN / Balkan Insight is known for cross-border investigations, collaborative projects, and rigorous data-driven journalism that sheds light on systemic challenges and institutional shortcomings across the Balkans. Funded through grants, BIRN / Balkan Insight produces in-depth investigations, multimedia stories, and regional analysis that illuminate political and social developments across the Balkans. Its reporting helps citizens, civil society, and policymakers track accountability, uncover hidden dynamics, and stay informed about issues shaping the region.