Al Jazeera Balkans relaunches in new digital-first format
Summary
Al Jazeera Balkans relaunched on November 1 as a digital-first news service, after its television channel shut down in 2025. The service offers regional coverage through its website, social media, short videos, explainers and podcasts, with attention to audiences across the Balkans and its diaspora.Key Facts
- Al Jazeera Balkans first launched in 2011 and its channel shut down in 2025.
- The digital relaunch took place on Sunday, November 1.
- Before the relaunch, the service published on social media about regional events, including elections in Serbia and protests in Albania.
- Its prelaunch content generated close to 100 million social media views, according to the article.
- The website now has a dedicated Balkans section and country coverage, including Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo and North Macedonia.
- The service plans short-form videos, explainers and podcasts alongside its regional and global reporting.
- Al Jazeera Balkans says it will give particular attention to Balkan diaspora communities, including those in Germany and the United States.
- Audiences can follow the service on platforms including Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, X and Threads, and on its website.
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