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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
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]
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 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.EuroNews [en]
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
PoliticsOct 25Europe swarmed by wave of protests as people march in France , Albania , Italy , Spain , PortugalMultiple European countries including France, Albania, Italy, Spain, and Portugal are experiencing widespread protests. This indicates significant social or political unrest across the region.asiabulletin.com · China
PoliticsOct 24Protests sweep across Europe from France to Albania, Italy, Spain and Portugal.Violence in earlier protests prompted authorities to take additional security measures, with massive deployments of police and even soldiers observed across several European capitals.EuroNews [en]
ConflictOct 24Violent clashes as Albanian government cracks down on protestsProtesters in Albania have fought running battles with police, on a 12th day of anti-government protests.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsOct 23Politics in 'materialist terms': Gen Z in Albania, Italy, France and India protesting for 'fairness'Jean-Emile Jammine is pleased to welcome Gökçe Tuncel, Sociologist and post-doctoral researcher associated with the Université Paris-Est Créteil (UPEC). For Tuncel, the wave of youth-led protests across France, Albania, India and Italy reveals more than a succession of localized grievances. It signals the emergence of a political consciousness shaped by material insecurity, institutional disillusionment and an increasingly explicit demand for solidarity and social justice. "What is really striking about this Gen Z movement is how clearly young people see their material conditions," Tuncel obseFrance 24 [en]
WorldOct 21EU journalism prize awards investigation into human rights abuse at Italy’s migrant centres in AlbaniaAn investigation published by Dutch platform De Correspondent on the controversial Italy-Albania migration deal, now seen as a model for deportation hubs outside the EU, has won the Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsOct 21Albania’s Students Demand the Fall of Rama and an End to CorruptionA wave of student protests have swept Albania over the last week and escalated into clashes with police. BIRN spoke with some of the protesters to hear what brought them into the streets.Balkan Insight
PoliticsOct 21Mobilizations in Italy, Spain, Portugal, Belgium, Albania, Germany: Is the French example spreading?Présenté par GSK.Politico Europe
PoliticsOct 20Albanian PM Rama Steps Up Rhetoric Against Student ProtestersEdi Rama described some of the student protesters involved in unrest in Tirana as extremists who have been manipulated by foreign powers, causing critics to warn that such harsh rhetoric may further inflame tensions.Balkan Insight
PoliticsOct 20From France to Albania , social unrest is setting Europe streets ablazeorissapost.com · India
PoliticsOct 19From France to Albania, social unrest is setting Europe's streets ablazeThe Independent World
PoliticsOct 19Albania accused of rushing through Trump - linked resort in formerly protected landscapeAlbania is facing accusations of fast-tracking a Trump-linked resort project in a previously protected area. This raises concerns about environmental protection and political influence in development decisions.theguardian.com · United Kingdom
PoliticsOct 19US lawmakers sound alarm as violence grips NATO ally Albania amid anti-government protestsStudent-led protests in Tirana have turned violent as thousands demand Prime Minister's Edi Rama's resignation amid allegations of corruption. Rama has blamed outside agitators for the violence.Fox News World
PoliticsOct 19Albania’s Capital Rocked by Chaotic Weekend of Street UnrestThousands of people joined student-led protests in Tirana at the weekend to demand the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama, as clashes with police resulted in more injuries and arrests.Balkan Insight
PoliticsOct 18Albanian PM Edi Rama refuses to quit as violent protests enter 6th dayAlbanian police fired water cannon and tear gas on Sunday as violent anti-government protests entered a sixth day and Prime Minister Edi Rama rejected demonstrators’ demands that he resign. Violent demonstrations have rocked Tirana since Tuesday with protesters calling for action over poor university conditions, high tuition fees and corruption. Hundreds of protesters gathered again at noon in front of the education ministry chanting “Rama, resign” amid a tense stand-off with police. After...South China Morning Post
PoliticsOct 18Albania's Prime Minister Edi Rama ignores calls to resign amid violent clashesAnti-government protesters continued calls for Edi Rama to step down as violent clashes between demonstrators and police again took place.DW News [en]
PoliticsOct 18Albanian’s PM says violent protest are a threat to country joining the European UnionAs Edi Rama spoke, excavators were digging up and removing the paving outside his office in central TiranaThe Independent World
ConflictBreakingOct 17Riots in Tirana enter a fifth day as Albania's anti-government protests escalateThe Independent World
PoliticsOct 17Albanian police fire rubber bullets as student protesters call for PM to quitPolice in Albania fired what appeared to be rubber bullets at protesters on Saturday, the fifth day of mass student protests demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama step down. Reuters video footage showed police firing a shotgun towards crowds outside the education ministry during clashes with protesters. Reuters reporters found rubber pellets on the ground and pellets hit two Reuters journalists ‌and several protesters, leaving round marks. The incident marks an escalation in a confrontation between...South China Morning Post
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