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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