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Conflict1d agoMasked protesters set off firecrackers and block roads in AlbaniaPolice used water cannons to disperse masked protesters in Albania’s capital, Tirana.Al Jazeera [en]
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
World4d agoIn Albania, the Narta Lagoon, cradle of the 'pink flamingo revolution'REPORTAGE - L’une des plus grandes protestations environnementales et sociales de l’histoire albanaise dénonce, depuis le printemps dernier, le plan de construction d’un complexe touristique de luxe défendu par Jared Kushner et Ivanka Trump.Le Figaro International
Politics5d agoItaly-Albania migration deal could be extended beyond 2028, Rama saysThe Albanian prime minister said the migration deal with Italy could be extended at Rome’s request, dispelling doubts about the closure of the centres when the current partnership expires.EuroNews [en]
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]
WorldOct 30Europe Today: Rare Oleshky truce holds in Ukraine, Albania imposes heavy fines on protestersA rare ceasefire in Russian-occupied Oleshky enters its fourth day as aid is expected to arrive, after a Russian drone killed at least 14 at Dnipro's station. In Albania, protesters face fines up to €5,500. We also look at Israel's deadlock and the Ebola epidemic in Congo.EuroNews [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 29Albanian opposition storms parliament, sets off flares and smoke bombsOpposition lawmakers disrupt parliament session, accusing prime minister of downplaying ongoing antigovernment protests.Al Jazeera [en]
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 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.EuroNews [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
WorldOct 28Murder in Ecuador: The Polish Activist, the Missing Files and the Albanian MafiaBalkan Insight
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
WorldOct 25French TV channels scramble to apologize after airing Albanian protests as Paris and LyonTwo French news channels have apologized after misidentifying protest images from Albania as demonstrations in FranceThe Independent World
ConflictOct 25Police in Albania filmed beating protester unconsciousPolice in Albania’s capital, Tirana, were filmed beating a protester lying on the ground.Al Jazeera [en]
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