A digest of news from countries across the Balkan region, summarizing the most important developments from the weekend of February 23, 2026.

French portal Canal+ published its list of the 100 best football players from 2001 to 2025, sparking debate and including only three players from the Balkan region.

This article discusses how long-standing stereotypes influence perceptions of the Balkan region, suggesting that these views reveal more about the observers than about the region itself.

Balkan Insight's weekly selection of premium stories dissects various challenges and difficult choices currently facing the Balkan region.

Countries in the Balkan region, including Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Croatia, are experiencing a significant crisis in their healthcare systems due to a substantial loss of doctors and specialists over the past decade.