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
- Croatia Mulls Life Prison Terms – Indefinite Detention of ‘Socially Dangerous’Prompted by shocking murder case in May, Justice Minister proposes life sentences and continued detention of some offenders even after they have completed their sentences.
- Bulgarian Ruling Party Backs ‘Family’ March on Same Day as LGBT PrideNew ruling party confirms support for 'March of the Family' celebrating 'traditional' values on Saturday – coinciding with Sofia Pride parade.
- US Lifts Albanian Opposition Leader Berisha’s ‘Persona Non Grata’ StatusState Department says removing Albanian opposition leader Sali Berisha's designation, imposed in 2021 over alleged corruption, serves US 'national interest'.
- BIRN Launches Exhibition on Wartime Expulsion of Kosovo Albanians by Rail'Exodus '99', part of BIRN's Reporting House museum – and housed in a freight wagon – includes testimonies from some of the Kosovo Albanians deported in railway wagons by Serbian forces in 1999.
Premium Content
- Brussels Scrutinises Serbian Airline Regulation after Wizz Air ComplaintLow-cost carrier Wizz Air has warned changes to an air transport regulation in Serbia may force it to quit Belgrade.
- Balkan States Scramble to Act as EU Migration Pact Takes EffectBulgaria, Croatia, Greece and Romania are racing to implement new EU asylum rules, as right-wingers demand crackdowns and campaigners warn of threats to human rights.
- Stray Drones, Rising Anxiety: How the Ukraine War Is Testing Romania’s DefencesDrone incursions have heightened fears that the war in Ukraine is spilling into Romania, exposing vulnerabilities in the NATO member’s air and maritime defences.
- Albania’s ‘Flamingo Revolution’ is About More Than Kushner and BirdsProtesting Albanians are not against tourist resorts or foreign investments, but they’re tired of being treated as passive subjects of decisions made by higher powers.