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POLITICSBREAKING6d agoAlbania protests turn violent as protestors demand PM Rama's resignationFrance 24 [en]
POLITICSBREAKING6d agoViolent anti-government protests erupt in Albania's capitalLe Monde [en]
POLITICSBREAKING6d agoBuildings Set Ablaze, Windows Smashed In Violent Albanian ProtestsChannels TV
POLITICS6d agoAI in politics: Is Albania the EU’s testing ground?Albania is experimenting with artificial intelligence in politics.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS6d agoAlbanian President Urges Calm as Street Protest Clashes ContinuePresident Bajram Begaj voiced concern about escalating tensions as students who gathered for a second day of rallies against the government clashed with law enforcement officers again.Balkan Insight
POLITICS6d agoAlbania: Fire at Education Ministry as students protestRiot police deployed in the Albanian capital Tirana on the second day of student protests. The sudden outbreak seemed at least somewhat reminiscent of the widespread demos in France courting international attention.DW News [en]
POLITICSOct 14Albanian students clash with police as they protest over education and jobsAlbanian students clash with police as they protest education costs, poor university conditions and bleak job prospects.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSBREAKINGOct 14Albania: Student protests in Tirana turn violent as Flamingo Revolution escalatesAlbania's capital, Tirana, saw violent clashes between student protesters and police on Tuesday, 13 October, as demonstrations continued overnight into Wednesday.Africanews [en]
POLITICSOct 14Photos: Student protest in Albania prompts violent clashes with policeProtesters in Tirana throw bricks at the Education Ministry building as police respond with tear gas and water cannon.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSBREAKINGOct 13Albanian police fire tear gas at protesters as Education Ministry attackedAt least 23 protesters have been arrested in demonstrations in the capital.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 13Albanian Student Protesters Clash with Police Outside Ministry of EducationPolice made 23 arrests as violence erupted between students and police officers at a demonstration in Tirana linked to the ongoing ‘Flamingo Revolution’ anti-government protests.Balkan Insight
POLITICSOct 9Albania Parliament Approves Municipal Reform Plan Amid ProtestsControversial reform of local government dissolving smaller municipalities into larger units passes after stormy debate, with protesters demonstrating outside parliament.Balkan Insight
POLITICSOct 8Albanian Criminal Procedure Bill Slammed as Bid to ‘Neuter’ Anti-Graft BodyWhile addressing widely-held concerns about pretrial detention measures, a bill to rewrite a big chunk of Albania’s Code of Criminal Procedure has been met with consternation among judges, prosecutors and civil society groups worried it will ‘neuter’ a key anti-corruption body none too popular with PM Edi Rama.Balkan Insight
POLITICSOct 6Ukraine, Moldova, Albania, Montenegro: the political challenge of European Union enlargementANALYSE - Bruxelles propose des garde-fous pour essayer de vaincre les réticences de certains États, dont la France, à l’entrée de nouveaux pays au sein de l’UE.Le Figaro International
POLITICSOct 6Jailed Albanian mayor uses AI avatar to make deepfake speechThe mayor of Tirana is behind bars but still running the city — with a bit of help from technology.Politico Europe
POLITICSOct 3Kenosha approves stormwater agreements with American Albanian Islamic CenterKenosha’s Stormwater Utility Committee approved agreements with the American Albanian Islamic Center of Wisconsin to maintain and grant access for stormwater management facilities on the Center's property. These agreements ensure proper inspection, upkeep, and city access to prevent flooding and…kenoshanews · united states of america
POLITICSOct 2Security Expert Questions Albania’s Readiness to Learn from Spy Chief’s ArrestSecurity expert Arjan Dyrmishi tells BIRN the “whole system of governance” has been brought into question by the arrest of the head of Albania’s State Intelligence Service.Balkan Insight
POLITICSSep 30Will Albania’s Handling of ‘Flamingo’ Protests Affect its EU Accession Progress?The anti-government protests that rocked Albania this summer will not jeopardise its EU membership prospects – but will feed into a broader assessment of Tirana’s respect for democracy and that rule of law.Balkan Insight
POLITICSSep 30Will Albania’s Handling of ‘Flamingo’ Protests Affect its Accession Progress?The anti-government protests that rocked Albania this summer will not jeopardise its EU membership prospects – but will feed into a broader assessment of Tirana’s respect for democracy and that rule of law.Balkan Insight
POLITICSSep 30Albanian PM says fate of Kushner-linked luxury project will be decided by 'science', not 'ideology'Albania has previously promised that the €1.4bn project linked to Donald Trump's son-in-law will meet EU environmental standards.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 29More Resorts Planned in Protected Area at Heart of Albanian ProtestsAuthorities have approved three new permits for tourist complexes in a protected area in Zvernec – where a project backed by Jared Kushner triggered the ‘Flamingo Revolution’ protests.Balkan Insight
POLITICSSep 29Albania: As corruption cases multiply, experts question whether the anti-corruption drive is addressing the causes or just the symptomsFrom a former president to the ex-intelligence chief, Albania is prosecuting senior officials at a rate once thought impossible. But do more prosecutions mean less corruption or simply better enforcement?DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 24Albanian 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
POLITICSSep 23EU 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]