The month of May witnesses dynamic developments for the Balkans. The European Union has renewed hopes for regional integration by deciding to start membership negotiations with Montenegro. This step is seen as an important milestone on Montenegro's path to EU accession. On the other hand, the resignation plans of the international community's high representative Christian Schmidt in Bosnia and Herzegovina create new uncertainties in the region's political balances. Schmidt's departure has reignited discussions about the future of the international office in Bosnia and Herzegovina. In Kosovo, the return of former president Vjosa Osmani to the Democratic League ahead of the parliamentary elections on June 6 stands out as a significant development that could change political balances. Additionally, Viktor Orban and his party Fidesz's election defeat in Hungary may herald a new era for the Hungarian minority party SVM in Serbia. In North Macedonia, the risk of the Anti-Discrimination Commission, which fights against discrimination, falling under political influence raises concerns about the institution's credibility. Research conducted in Greece to make the menopause experience visible sheds light on the challenges women face in their social and professional lives. These developments in the Balkans signal significant changes in the region's political and social dynamics.