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PoliticsBreakingOct 15Albania: Violent protests rock Tirana for third straight dayEuroNews [en]
PoliticsOct 15“Albania has been experiencing a protest movement for almost 140 days”: in Tirana, the street is getting angry at Edi RamaDÉCRYPTAGE - De plus en plus violente, la contestation de la jeunesse prend le relais d’un mouvement, né en mai dernier, contre le premier ministre albanais.Le Figaro International
PoliticsOct 15‘Boiling point’: Why students are protesting against Albania’s Edi RamaExperts say Albania’s protests reflect ignored student grievances and growing frustration.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsOct 15Clashes break out for third day in Albania as anti - government protests growClashes have continued for a third day in Albania amidst growing anti-government protests. This signifies increasing civil unrest and political instability in the country.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk · United Kingdom
PoliticsOct 15Arab News | PM condemns chao as violent protests grip AlbaniaThe Prime Minister has condemned chaos as violent protests are taking place in Albania. This signifies political unrest and civil disturbance in the country.arabnews.com · Saudi Arabia
PoliticsOct 15Albania sees latest violent student protests over corruption and education costsAlbanian students protesting over rising education costs and corruption have called for Prime Minister Edi Rama to step downThe Independent World
PoliticsBreakingOct 15Albanian Ministry of Justice on fire as education protesters riotAl Jazeera [en]
PoliticsBreakingOct 14Albania protests turn violent as protestors demand PM Rama's resignationFrance 24 [en]
PoliticsBreakingOct 14Violent anti-government protests erupt in Albania's capitalLe Monde [en]
PoliticsBreakingOct 14Buildings Set Ablaze, Windows Smashed In Violent Albanian ProtestsChannels TV
PoliticsOct 14AI in politics: Is Albania the EU’s testing ground?Albania is experimenting with artificial intelligence in politics.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsOct 14Albanian President Urges Calm as Street Protest Clashes ContinuePresident Bajram Begaj voiced concern about escalating tensions as students who gathered for a second day of rallies against the government clashed with law enforcement officers again.Balkan Insight
PoliticsOct 14Albania: Fire at Education Ministry as students protestRiot police deployed in the Albanian capital Tirana on the second day of student protests. The sudden outbreak seemed at least somewhat reminiscent of the widespread demos in France courting international attention.DW News [en]
PoliticsOct 14Albanian students clash with police as they protest over education and jobsAlbanian students clash with police as they protest education costs, poor university conditions and bleak job prospects.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsBreakingOct 14Albania: Student protests in Tirana turn violent as Flamingo Revolution escalatesAlbania's capital, Tirana, saw violent clashes between student protesters and police on Tuesday, 13 October, as demonstrations continued overnight into Wednesday.Africanews [en]
PoliticsOct 14Photos: Student protest in Albania prompts violent clashes with policeProtesters in Tirana throw bricks at the Education Ministry building as police respond with tear gas and water cannon.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsBreakingOct 13Albanian police fire tear gas at protesters as Education Ministry attackedAt least 23 protesters have been arrested in demonstrations in the capital.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsOct 13Albanian Student Protesters Clash with Police Outside Ministry of EducationPolice made 23 arrests as violence erupted between students and police officers at a demonstration in Tirana linked to the ongoing ‘Flamingo Revolution’ anti-government protests.Balkan Insight
PoliticsOct 9Albania Parliament Approves Municipal Reform Plan Amid ProtestsControversial reform of local government dissolving smaller municipalities into larger units passes after stormy debate, with protesters demonstrating outside parliament.Balkan Insight
PoliticsOct 8Albanian Criminal Procedure Bill Slammed as Bid to ‘Neuter’ Anti-Graft BodyWhile addressing widely-held concerns about pretrial detention measures, a bill to rewrite a big chunk of Albania’s Code of Criminal Procedure has been met with consternation among judges, prosecutors and civil society groups worried it will ‘neuter’ a key anti-corruption body none too popular with PM Edi Rama.Balkan Insight
PoliticsOct 6Ukraine, Moldova, Albania, Montenegro: the political challenge of European Union enlargementANALYSE - Bruxelles propose des garde-fous pour essayer de vaincre les réticences de certains États, dont la France, à l’entrée de nouveaux pays au sein de l’UE.Le Figaro International
PoliticsOct 6Jailed Albanian mayor uses AI avatar to make deepfake speechThe mayor of Tirana is behind bars but still running the city — with a bit of help from technology.Politico Europe
PoliticsOct 3Kenosha approves stormwater agreements with American Albanian Islamic CenterKenosha’s Stormwater Utility Committee approved agreements with the American Albanian Islamic Center of Wisconsin to maintain and grant access for stormwater management facilities on the Center's property. These agreements ensure proper inspection, upkeep, and city access to prevent flooding and…kenoshanews · united states of america
PoliticsOct 2Security Expert Questions Albania’s Readiness to Learn from Spy Chief’s ArrestSecurity expert Arjan Dyrmishi tells BIRN the “whole system of governance” has been brought into question by the arrest of the head of Albania’s State Intelligence Service.Balkan Insight