Analysis
We provide our clients with in-depth analysis of political, security and economic developments in the Balkans, both region-wide and country specific but always tailored to their needs. With our network of analysts embedded throughout the region and immersed in the latest information at its source, we not only explain to our clients specific events but also provide foresight regarding risks and opportunities.
Corporate Investigations
BIRN Consultancy handles a wide range of corporate investigations and integrity due diligence cases. Our clients come to us when considering a new business relationship or when they are worried about an existing one running into problems. We answer their questions but also point out issues which they might have missed.
Advisory
Whether our clients are entering a new market, expanding existing projects or exploiting other opportunities, we help them make informed decisions in uncertain political, regulatory and commercial conditions. Irrespective of whether our clients need to understand the wider business environment, a specific sector or map key decision makers, we carry out research and provide analysis based on their needs.
Tailored to your needs
Sometimes the needs of our clients require a mix of all of our services or relate to a niche problem that does not fall neatly into any of the above categories. Some problems require multi-jurisdictional investigations and analysis. Whatever the brief, we can assemble the most relevant expertise to provide answers for our clients based on their needs.
News
- Land Registry Cyberattack Exposes Holes in Romania’s Digital DefencesSuccessful hacking of the national cadastre has brought real estate transactions to a halt – and revealed the poor state of cybersecurity in the country’s major institutions.
- Tests Show Faeces Contaminated North Macedonia Town’s Water SupplyLab tests back claims that faeces have polluted Gostivar's drinking water, causing a major health crisis – with more than 3,000 locals falling ill so far.
- Hungarian PM’s Presidential Gambit Fails as Polgar Declines NominationGetting rid of the Orban-appointed president was a big victory for Hungary’s new government, but the rushed attempt to nominate chess legend Judit Polgar as his successor is its first major blunder.
- Serbia’s Media Regulator Resumes Work After EU PromptingFollowing numerous EU reports lamenting its absence, Serbia's media regulator finally holds constitutive session – a year-and-a-half after the previous regulatory council's mandate expired.
Premium Content
- It’s Time NATO Stopped Ignoring Bosnia’s Ammunition IndustryBosnia and Herzegovina already has factories making the ammunition the Western military alliance needs right now – but without recognition and investment, their potential will go untapped.
- ‘Obviously Dangerous’: Unlicensed Jet Skis Pose Growing Hazard on Albania’s CoastAccidents involving out-of-control jet skis in Albania are on the rise – and fines and police crackdowns don’t seem to be deterring reckless operators.
- Monday Briefing from the Balkans: July 20, 2026Catch up on the weekend’s most important developments with Balkan Insight’s digest of news from countries across the region.
- Romania’s Political Class Sees Rewards in Not GoverningThe current crisis is not just about parties that refuse to govern; it’s about an electorate that seems to incentivise refusal to take responsibility.