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POLITICS4h agoPhotos: 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]
POLITICS18h agoAlbanian 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
POLITICS6d agoAlbanian 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 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 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]
POLITICSSep 22Albania 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
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
POLITICSAug 18"Ceuta no puede ser la Albania de España"La ciudad teme que las autoridades decidan dejarlos allí: "Y que nos los traguemos todos" LeerEl Mundo
POLITICSJul 10Kanye West, banned from most European countries, receives €4 million grant to perform in AlbaniaBarred from entering or performing due to antisemitic and neo-Nazi statements, the American rapper is set to take the stage on July 11 in Tirana. Many protesters are accusing Prime Minister Edi Rama of using the event to serve his own interests.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSJul 1Albania NATO summit hangs in balance as US slams security 'free riders'The proposed host country of next year's meeting hasn't shown credible progress on the alliance's new defence spending target of 5 percent of GDP.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSJun 29EU lawmakers say they were blocked from fully inspecting Italy's migrant detention centre in AlbaniaMEPs from the Greens/EFA group say staff refused to answer questions, blocked access to cells and provided no data during a visit to the Gjadër facility.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSJun 17Politicians in Europe call on Albania to stop construction project linked to Jared KushnerEuropean politicians are urging Albania to halt a construction project that is reportedly linked to Jared Kushner. This call highlights international political scrutiny over specific development initiatives.nbcmontana.com · United States
POLITICSJun 17Politicians in Europe call on Albania to stop construction project linked to Jared KushnerEuropean politicians are urging Albania to halt a construction project that has ties to Jared Kushner. This indicates international political scrutiny over a development initiative.okcfox.com · United States
POLITICSJun 17Politicians in Europe call on Albania to stop construction project linked to Jared KushnerEuropean politicians are urging Albania to halt a construction project that has connections to Jared Kushner. This indicates international scrutiny over a development venture.ktul.com · United States
POLITICSJun 17Politicians in Europe call on Albania to stop construction project linked to Jared KushnerEuropean politicians are urging Albania to halt a construction project reportedly associated with Jared Kushner. This highlights international political pressure concerning a controversial development project.cbs12.com · United States