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POLITICS2h agoAlbanian Spy Chief’s Arrest a Major Blow to NATO Member’s ReputationVlora Hyseni’s arrest has renewed scrutiny of her 2023 appointment to lead Albania’s State Intelligence Service and dealt a major blow to the NATO member’s reputation.Balkan Insight
POLITICS18h agoEU Commission poised to formally back Albania's 2027 accession deadlineThe Commission is set to formally back Albania's 2027 accession deadline in a new roadmap, which is also due to include a list of key deliverables Tirana will have to prioritise to complete the process by the end of next year.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESS1d agoHidden gem to holiday hotspot: How Albania became one of Europe’s fastest-growing travel destinationsThe number of tourists visiting the Balkan nation has doubled in the past decade as more and more people discover its fascinating history, brilliant beaches and awe-inspiring hiking trails.EuroNews [en]
POLITICS2d agoAlbania to Adopt EU Disability Access Standards – But Will They Be Enforced?Albania is moving to bring its disabled access standards into line with the EU’s own, but activists warn that without funding and effective enforcement, the new law could once again fail to deliver meaningful change.Balkan Insight
WORLD2d agoThree Latin Americans and an Albanian held with 2 tonnes of cocaine on yacht off GaliciaSpain's Tax Agency and French customs seized the drugs in the Atlantic and arrested four crew members of the yacht and the ringleader based in Girona.EuroNews [en]
CONFLICTSep 16Violent clashes in The Hague – police use water cannon against Albanians VIDEOClashes broke out between KLA supporters and police during a protest at Malieveld Square in The Hague, forcing police to use a water cannon and pepper spray, Dutch media reported.b92 · serbia
BUSINESSSep 10TOM KELLY : How many of the new luxury hotels in Albania buzzing with British tourists were built with money made from drugs sold in ... BritainTom Kelly questions whether new luxury hotels in Albania, popular with British tourists, were built with money from drugs sold in Britain. This raises concerns about illicit finance and its impact on tourism development.dailymail.com · United States
CONFLICTSep 8Protesters, police clash in Albania over Trump-linked projectAlbanians have protested for over 100 days against a planned luxury hotel linked to Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 8Albania protests against Trump-linked development turn violent after 100th dayPolice in Albania blocked protesters from reaching parliament on Tuesday as the latest rally against a luxury development linked to US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, turned violent The march was staged as parliament resumed from a summer recess and after the demonstrations marked their 100th day on Monday. They challenged a police cordon in the centre of the capital, Tirana, pelting officers in riot gear with eggs and tomatoes. Cars transporting lawmakers to the parliament...South China Morning Post