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
- Romania’s Crisis Deepens as Parliament Rejects PM-Designate’s GovernmentPrime Minister-designate Adrian Vestea failed to secure MPs’ confidence in a vote, extending the country’s political deadlock into sixth week.
- Greek Court Convicts Former Ruling Party MEP Over Leaked Personal DataFormer New Democracy MEP Anna Michelle Asimakopoulou convicted of violating official secrecy and personal data by emailing expatriates in the run-up to the 2024 European elections.
- Serbian Officials Using War-Crimes Denial ‘to Foment Hatred’, Report AssertsHuman rights NGO's report says routine denial of war crimes and glorification of convicted war criminals form part of deliberate strategy to sow division and undermine democratic values.
- Serbia Marks Rise in Attacks on Journalists, Report SaysAn analysis of judiciary proceedings involving the media shows a record rise in attacks on journalists in Serbia and the use of frivolous lawsuits aimed at silencing independent and critical voices, a new report shows.
Premium Content
- Russian Despatch: Can Balkan Advances Offset Losses on Other Fronts?The war in Ukraine may be going badly – but in Bulgaria and Bosnia, Russia is making headway without having to take any action. Whether this will result in genuine gains is another question.
- Montenegro Spy Agency Criticised for Criminal Complaint Against ReportersJust as Montenegro strives to prove its democratic credentials to the European Union, the head of its National Security Agency has filed a criminal complaint accusing two reporters of disclosing classified information in an investigative report.
- Monday Briefing from the Balkans: June 22, 2026Catch up on the weekend’s most important developments with Balkan Insight’s digest of news from countries across the region.
- Kosovo Indictment Alleges ‘Coercion and Intimidation’ Behind Serb ProtestsIn charging six Kosovo Serbs over roadblocks erected in 2022, prosecutors claim to have exposed the coordination, ‘coercion and intimidation’ behind protests and violence in northern Kosovo portrayed by Serbia as ‘spontaneous’, grassroots expressions of fear and resistance.