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
- Croatian MPs Adopt Far-Right Party’s Resolution on Bosnian CroatsParliamentary resolution supporting separate electoral unit for Bosnian Croats causes controversy but is seen as largely symbolic and driven mainly by domestic coalition politics.
- Albanian Protesters Celebrate as PM Backtracks on Controversial Environment LawsProtesters in Albania hail 'moral victory' after PM Edi Rama declares in Brussels that his government will revisit controversial laws that pave the way for a luxury resort linked to Donald Trump's family.
- Serbian Authorities ‘Targeted Croatians’ During Political Crisis, Report AllegesRights group's report says the authorities and pro-government media have systemically targeted Croats since political tensions worsened in Serbia during anti-government protests.
- North Macedonia’s Fugitive Ex-PM Acquitted of Corruption Over Party HQEx-Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski was acquitted of abusing his position over construction of a lavish party headquarters, nicknamed the 'White Palace'.
Premium Content
- Russia’s Long Goodbye: What’s Behind the Delayed Sale of Serbia’s NIS?Negotiations on the sale of Russia’s majority stake in Serbia’s NIS oil company have been dragging on for months, fuelling speculation that Moscow is merely going through the motions and has no intention of giving up such a powerful lever of influence.
- Media Coverage of Srebrenica Anniversary Reflects Balkans’ Divided SocietiesMedia coverage of the Srebrenica genocide commemoration at the weekend continued to feed competing narratives of what happened in July 1995, reinforcing divisions.
- When a Flag Becomes a Crime in BosniaA push by the Serb-led Republika Srpska entity to outlaw the wartime flag of the Bosniak-led Army of Bosnia and Herzegovina is part of a bigger struggle over who gets to define the country’s past, present and future.
- Albanian Journalists Complain of Unwritten ‘Red Lines’ and ‘Untouchable Topics’Self-censorship is rife among Albanian journalists and news editors who fear crossing powerful, politically connected media moguls, a BIRN survey reveals.