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Politics2d agoAlbania’s ‘Coordinator’? The Rapid Rise and Sudden Fall of Ergys AgasiErgys Agasi started out as a young inspector at Albania’s environment ministry. Over the next decade, he accrued businesses, properties and influence within the highest echelons of government. His arrest begs the question: how did he rise so far, so fast?Balkan Insight
Politics3d agoAs Gen Z asserts itself in Serbia and Albania, the upside for the West is far greater than the headachesThe West has an opening to advance democratic values and foreign policy alignment in the Balkans. The post As Gen Z asserts itself in Serbia and Albania, the upside for the West is far greater than the headaches appeared first on Atlantic Council.Atlantic Council
Politics3d agoAlbania Fines 83 Protesters Under New Laws Targeting Anti-Govt RalliesPolice have started implementing new legislation aimed at curbing street protests against the government of Edi Rama, issuing scores of fines - a move that demonstrators describe as an "intimidation tactic".Balkan Insight
Politics3d agoAlbanian Prosecution Urged to Probe PM’s Alleged Blackmail of Jailed MayorMayor Erion Veliaj’s claims that PM Edi Rama used a minister to try to exert pressure on him have prompted civil society organisations to demand a thorough investigation.Balkan Insight
Politics5d agoSerbia's new leaders unlikely to recognise Kosovo, Albania's Rama warnsEdi Rama says Serbia’s new government remains “completely closed towards recognising Kosovo” and remains reluctant to impose sanctions on Russia.EuroNews [en]
Politics5d agoJailed Albanian Mayor Accuses PM of Sending Threats Via MinisterThe jailed Mayor of Tirana, Erion Veliaj, accused Prime Minister Edi Rama had demanded his resignation as relation between two old political friends further deteriorate.Balkan Insight
Politics5d agoAlbanian Journalists Complain of Police Violence, Abuse During Anti-Govt ProtestsJust in the last two weeks, reporters and media watchdogs have documented dozens of cases of verbal abuse and physical violence directed against members of the press covering anti-governments protests in Albania. In most cases, police officers were the perpetrators.Balkan Insight
PoliticsOct 31Fiery confrontations between protestors and police in AlbaniaFiery confrontations between protestors and police in AlbaniaAl Jazeera [en]
PoliticsOct 29Albanian opposition lawmakers disrupt parliament with smoke flares and furious attacks on socialist PMSali Berisha's microphone was cut after he declared ruling lawmakers "deserve tear gas" as Democratic Party members lit flares inside parliament.Fox News World
PoliticsOct 29Albania: opposition MPs disrupt parliament with smoke flaresOpposition MPs disrupted a parliamentary session in Albania by brandishing smoke flares and displaying photographs of injured protesters. They accused police of using violence against demonstrators demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation.Africanews [en]
PoliticsOct 29Albanian MPs set off flares in parliament after weeks of anti-government protestsOpposition politicians in Albania have set off flares in the country's parliament following weeks of violent anti-government protests.Sky News World
PoliticsOct 29Albania adopts measures to impose fines up to €5,500 on people at protests that become violentThe measures come into force immediately, but require parliamentary approval within 45 days to remain in effect.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsOct 29Bonuses for Albanian Police on Protest Frontlines Spur Calls for AccountabilitySecurity experts say Prime Minister Edi Rama has crossed a line in gifting police officers a 2,500-euro bonus for facing down protesters against his rule.Balkan Insight
PoliticsOct 28GOP lawmakers urge Rubio to weigh visa restrictions on corrupt officials as Albania rocked by protestsTwo Republican Congressmen urge Marco Rubio to impose visa restrictions on corrupt Albanian officials as violent protests demand Edi Rama's resignation.Fox News World
PoliticsOct 26Albanian Prime Minister Announces New Anti-Protest LegislationAmid continuing violence at anti-government protests at the weekend, during which one protester was hit in the eye with a rubber bullet, premier Edi Rama announced new measures to tackle “urban anarchy”.Balkan Insight
PoliticsOct 24Albanian police fire tear gas as anti-government student protests turn violentAlbanian riot police used tear gas, water cannons and rubber ‌bullets to disperse protesters who threw rocks at officers and started a fire at the door of ‌the…Japan Today
PoliticsOct 24Tensions rise in Albania as protesters burn symbolic pillows outside prime minister’s officeOpposition supporters and students mobilised in the Albanian capital, with riot police using water cannons on large groups of protesters. Authorities said 2,500 police officers were deployed to the streets of Tirana.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsOct 23Alleged Police Violence Against Minors Alarms AlbaniaMore than 200 minors have been arrested or charged amid protests in Albania, while the Ombudsperson and rights organisations report allegations of police violence and breaches of safeguards designed to protect children.Balkan Insight
PoliticsOct 23Albania: Parliament descends into chaos as MPs clash over protestsHeated exchanges and chaotic scenes gripped Albania's parliament in Tirana on Thursday as rival MPs clashed inside, while student demonstrators continued their protests outside for a tenth day.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsOct 23Albanian opposition and ruling party lawmakers scuffle in parliament over student protest tensionsThe clashes broke out after parliamentary leadership rejected opposition demands to debate ten days of student demonstrations that have gripped the capital Tirana.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsOct 22Albania's student protests are only getting biggerAs police try to suppress anti-corruption protests by young Albanians, Prime Minister Edi Rama is claiming that "antifa" is behind the unrest. Few are buying that explanation.DW News [en]
PoliticsOct 20Albanian police deploy water cannons as protests hit seventh dayAlbanian police deployed water cannons as protests continued into their seventh day on Monday (19 October).The Independent World
PoliticsOct 20‘Horizontal revolt’: Why Albania’s young protesters want PM Rama to goFrom the ‘Flamingo Revolution’ to current protests, an inside look at a leaderless youth uprising challenging Edi Rama.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsOct 20Albania's PM Edi Rama blames 'hybrid war' for fuelling unrest across the countryThe anti-government protests in the Balkan nation began over a controversial resort development in an ecologically protected area linked to US President Donald Trump's family.EuroNews [en]
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