http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:20:18 +0200 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:20:18 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/02/albania-on-alert-after-us-warning-as-bulgaria-confirms-iran-diplomatic-note http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/02/albania-on-alert-after-us-warning-as-bulgaria-confirms-iran-diplomatic-note Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:19:57 +0200 Albania is on alert after the United States Embassy in Tirana warned of possible threats linked to the Tehran regime. Meanwhile, Bulgaria confirmed it received a warning from Iran over US military use of its airports. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/11/serbia-and-albania-issue-joint-text-on-eu-accession-without-veto http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/11/serbia-and-albania-issue-joint-text-on-eu-accession-without-veto Wed, 11 Mar 2026 23:13:48 +0100 In a joint op-ed published in a German newspaper, the Serbian and Albanian leaders argued for a phased EU accession process that would involve waiving their right of veto. http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/11/police-fire-tear-gas-as-albania-opposition-protest-turns-violent http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/11/police-fire-tear-gas-as-albania-opposition-protest-turns-violent Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:08:53 +0100 At least 16 police were injured and 13 people arrested as opposition leader Sali Berisha’s supporters clashed with security forces in Tirana over corruption claims. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/02/11/violence-erupts-at-anti-government-protest-in-albanian-capital http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/02/11/violence-erupts-at-anti-government-protest-in-albanian-capital Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:30:52 +0100 Clashes broke out between police and opposition supporters in Tirana as protesters demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama. http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/27/deep-concern-over-40-environmental-groups-urge-luxury-resort-on-albanian-island-to-be-susp http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/27/deep-concern-over-40-environmental-groups-urge-luxury-resort-on-albanian-island-to-be-susp Tue, 27 Jan 2026 12:47:44 +0100 Dozens of environmental organisations are urging the Albanian government to halt the mega project on Sazan. http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/25/clashes-erupt-during-anti-government-protest-in-tirana http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/25/clashes-erupt-during-anti-government-protest-in-tirana Sun, 25 Jan 2026 18:50:32 +0100 The demonstrations were led by opposition leader and former prime minister Sali Berisha, and drew thousands of people who gathered in front of Tirana's main government building. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/12/29/peak-northern-lights-and-stunning-hikes-the-unmissable-european-places-to-visit-in-2026 http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/12/29/peak-northern-lights-and-stunning-hikes-the-unmissable-european-places-to-visit-in-2026 Mon, 29 Dec 2025 09:02:30 +0100 From culture and art to nature, these European destinations are some of the best to visit in 2026 if you want deeper authenticity, local immersion and unforgettable memories. http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/23/albanian-police-arrest-four-after-molotov-cocktails-thrown-at-anti-government-protest http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/23/albanian-police-arrest-four-after-molotov-cocktails-thrown-at-anti-government-protest Tue, 23 Dec 2025 12:07:23 +0100 Police in Tirana arrested four people and opened investigations into seven others following Monday's opposition rally where Molotov cocktails were thrown at officers, injuring three. http://www.euronews.com/2025/11/24/severe-weather-causes-deaths-and-evacuations-in-albania-and-greece http://www.euronews.com/2025/11/24/severe-weather-causes-deaths-and-evacuations-in-albania-and-greece Mon, 24 Nov 2025 19:59:13 +0100 Torrential rain in Albania has killed a 75-year-old and evacuated hundreds due to flooding. Severe weather has also hit Greece, causing widespread damage. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/11/19/crime-is-a-problem-everywhere-and-brussels-isnt-better-pm-rama-defends-albania-on-path-to- http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/11/19/crime-is-a-problem-everywhere-and-brussels-isnt-better-pm-rama-defends-albania-on-path-to- Wed, 19 Nov 2025 18:43:45 +0100 Albanian PM Edi Rama says his country deserves a seat at the EU's table, citing reforms and public support. Rama says crime and corruption are serious problems, but not exclusive to Tirana: "Brussels has crime too." http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/11/17/when-you-deliver-you-progress-eu-opens-final-negotiations-cluster-with-albania http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/11/17/when-you-deliver-you-progress-eu-opens-final-negotiations-cluster-with-albania Mon, 17 Nov 2025 15:36:07 +0100 The European Union has opened the last remaining negotiation chapters with Albania, bringing the Western Balkan country closer to joining the EU by 2030. "There is no escape from Albania," said PM Edi Rama. http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/11/09/researchers-discover-giant-spider-megacity-in-cave-on-albania-greece-border http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/11/09/researchers-discover-giant-spider-megacity-in-cave-on-albania-greece-border Sun, 09 Nov 2025 00:07:29 +0100 Scientists have uncovered a massive spider colony of more than 110,000 arachnids living inside a cave on the Albania-Greece border, possibly forming the largest web structure ever found. http://www.euronews.com/2025/11/07/worlds-biggest-spiderweb-home-to-more-than-110000-spiders-discovered-on-the-albanian-greek http://www.euronews.com/2025/11/07/worlds-biggest-spiderweb-home-to-more-than-110000-spiders-discovered-on-the-albanian-greek Fri, 07 Nov 2025 13:27:33 +0100 This is the first evidence of colonial behaviour in two common spider species and probably represents the largest spider web in the world. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/11/07/brussels-confused-candidate-countries-frustrated-is-eu-enlargement-still-possible http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/11/07/brussels-confused-candidate-countries-frustrated-is-eu-enlargement-still-possible Fri, 07 Nov 2025 08:00:48 +0100 Climate dodging, money laundering & EU enlargement momentum - catch up on the week in EU politics on "Brussels, my love?" the podcast http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/11/05/we-dont-accept-lectures-when-it-comes-to-the-fight-against-corruption-pm-rama-says http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/11/05/we-dont-accept-lectures-when-it-comes-to-the-fight-against-corruption-pm-rama-says Wed, 05 Nov 2025 19:15:54 +0100 Albania is committed to joining the EU by 2030 in an “ambitious but doable” timeline, Edi Rama told Euronews. The European Commission's annual check-up of where the EU candidate countries stand on their membership paths came out largely positive for Tirana. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/11/04/zelenskyy-sandu-vucic-to-defend-their-accession-bids-as-brussels-unveils-annual-enlargemen http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/11/04/zelenskyy-sandu-vucic-to-defend-their-accession-bids-as-brussels-unveils-annual-enlargemen Tue, 04 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0100 Euronews hosted the leaders of Albania, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia and Ukraine, as well as the European Council President and EU enlargement chief, in a summit that coincided with the unveiling of Brussels’ annual enlargement report. http://www.euronews.com/2025/11/03/albania-and-the-european-union-a-shared-journey-toward-a-common-future http://www.euronews.com/2025/11/03/albania-and-the-european-union-a-shared-journey-toward-a-common-future Mon, 03 Nov 2025 12:02:08 +0100 For us, enlargement is reunification, representing the fulfilment of a shared European project that includes all those who share its interests and uphold its values, Albanian Ambassador to the EU Ferit Hoxha writes in his op-ed on the eve of Euronews’ EU Enlargement Summit. http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/10/30/albanias-ai-minister-is-pregnant-with-83-digital-assistants-prime-minister-says http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/10/30/albanias-ai-minister-is-pregnant-with-83-digital-assistants-prime-minister-says Thu, 30 Oct 2025 13:14:50 +0100 Diella, the country’s first AI system that is now a minister in Edi Rama’s cabinet, will have 83 “children,” who will become parliamentary assistants. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/10/16/albania-moldova-montenegro-and-north-macedonia-join-eus-sepa-scheme http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/10/16/albania-moldova-montenegro-and-north-macedonia-join-eus-sepa-scheme Thu, 16 Oct 2025 19:24:10 +0200 Albania, Moldova, Montenegro and North Macedonia joined the Single Euro Payments Area or SEPA, enabling quicker and cheaper financial transactions across the EU. http://www.euronews.com/2025/10/07/man-on-trial-in-albania-kills-judge-in-courtroom-shooting http://www.euronews.com/2025/10/07/man-on-trial-in-albania-kills-judge-in-courtroom-shooting Tue, 07 Oct 2025 12:49:28 +0200 Two people were also injured after 30-year-old suspect opened fire during a hearing over property dispute at the Tirana Court of Appeal. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/08/04/dua-lipa-granted-kosovan-citizenship-it-feels-like-my-two-sides-are-now-one http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/08/04/dua-lipa-granted-kosovan-citizenship-it-feels-like-my-two-sides-are-now-one Mon, 04 Aug 2025 10:52:30 +0200 Dua Lipa is now a citizen of the UK, Albania and Kosovo - with the President of Kosovo Vjosa Osmani saying that the pop star is “one of the most iconic cultural figures in our country’s history.” http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/08/01/eu-court-rebukes-italy-over-migrant-transfers-to-albania http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/08/01/eu-court-rebukes-italy-over-migrant-transfers-to-albania Fri, 01 Aug 2025 15:24:31 +0200 The EU’s top court has ruled against Italy’s use of Albania-based migrant detention centres, saying countries can't declare another nation "safe" for asylum seekers unless that safety applies to all individuals — a blow to Italy’s 2023 deal http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/07/28/intense-floods-strike-romania-as-wildfires-rage-across-turkey-and-albania http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/07/28/intense-floods-strike-romania-as-wildfires-rage-across-turkey-and-albania Mon, 28 Jul 2025 18:28:02 +0200 In Turkey, three volunteer firefighters were killed when their vehicle overturned near Bursa, and at least 17 people have died in fires since late June. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/07/27/albania-and-bulgaria-ask-eu-for-help-to-deal-with-raging-wildfires http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/07/27/albania-and-bulgaria-ask-eu-for-help-to-deal-with-raging-wildfires Sun, 27 Jul 2025 19:38:58 +0200 Thousands of acres and dozens of houses have been destroyed. http://www.euronews.com/2025/05/15/uk-in-talks-with-multiple-countries-over-asylum-seeker-return-hubs-pm-starmer-reveals http://www.euronews.com/2025/05/15/uk-in-talks-with-multiple-countries-over-asylum-seeker-return-hubs-pm-starmer-reveals Thu, 15 May 2025 16:43:11 +0200 During his first official visit to Albania on Thursday, the British prime minister said the UK was in talks to set up "return hubs" with "a number of countries". http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/05/12/western-balkans-how-albania-and-montenegro-could-join-the-eu-before-the-others http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/05/12/western-balkans-how-albania-and-montenegro-could-join-the-eu-before-the-others Mon, 12 May 2025 12:22:30 +0200 Expanding to the Western Balkans is once again one of the EU's priorities, European Council President António Costa told Euronews in an interview. He begins a tour of the region on Tuesday. http://www.euronews.com/2025/05/11/albania-elections-edi-rama-seeks-fourth-term-in-office http://www.euronews.com/2025/05/11/albania-elections-edi-rama-seeks-fourth-term-in-office Sun, 11 May 2025 14:37:18 +0200 Polls show Rama, who has promised EU membership in the next five years, has a commanding lead over his old rival Sali Berisha, who has been weakened by a corruption probe. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/04/23/should-irregular-migrants-be-deported-to-return-hubs-outside-the-eu http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/04/23/should-irregular-migrants-be-deported-to-return-hubs-outside-the-eu Wed, 23 Apr 2025 17:00:07 +0200 Europe has proposed a controversial draft regulation on EU returns that presents return hubs outside the EU as innovative measures to reduce irregular migration. Does externalising the management of illegal migrants comply with EU human rights standards? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/04/11/italy-transfers-40-rejected-asylum-seekers-to-detention-centres-in-albania http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/04/11/italy-transfers-40-rejected-asylum-seekers-to-detention-centres-in-albania Fri, 11 Apr 2025 18:56:07 +0200 Legal experts and rights groups have raised alarm over the move, questioning its legality and accusing Italy of undermining asylum rights. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/04/08/kallas-warns-albania-of-complex-reforms-but-says-its-future-is-in-the-eu http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/04/08/kallas-warns-albania-of-complex-reforms-but-says-its-future-is-in-the-eu Tue, 08 Apr 2025 16:48:37 +0200 Brussels decided in 2020 to start full membership negotiations with Albania, and talks began last October on how the Western Balkan country aligns with the EU in its fundamental principles. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/03/31/starmer-blames-lack-of-joint-action-for-surge-in-migrant-arrivals-in-uk-by-small-boat http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/03/31/starmer-blames-lack-of-joint-action-for-surge-in-migrant-arrivals-in-uk-by-small-boat Mon, 31 Mar 2025 22:58:02 +0200 Despite law-enforcement cooperation with France and work with authorities in other countries along the migrant route, more than 6,600 people crossed the Channel in the first three months of this year, the highest number on record. http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/03/31/automotive-fair-albania-highlights-classic-cars-and-boosts-tirana-tourism http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/03/31/automotive-fair-albania-highlights-classic-cars-and-boosts-tirana-tourism Mon, 31 Mar 2025 18:02:21 +0200 The Automotive Fair Albania in Tirana features classic cars, blending nostalgia with modern trends and promoting road safety, green mobility and innovation. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/03/29/italy-approves-new-decree-to-use-albania-migration-centres-as-repatriation-hubs http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/03/29/italy-approves-new-decree-to-use-albania-migration-centres-as-repatriation-hubs Sat, 29 Mar 2025 16:45:13 +0100 Under the new decree, two centres in Albania will now also house migrants who arrived in Italy, had their asylum request rejected and received a deportation order. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/03/10/eu-parliament-seeks-offices-in-moldova-and-albania-amid-eastern-partnership-concerns http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/03/10/eu-parliament-seeks-offices-in-moldova-and-albania-amid-eastern-partnership-concerns Mon, 10 Mar 2025 20:45:49 +0100 The European parliament approved the establishment of new offices in Moldova and Albania on Monday, 10 March, in an attempt to boost its presence in Southeastern and Eastern Europe. http://www.euronews.com/2025/03/07/albania-presents-tourism-growth-and-development-plans-at-itb-berlin http://www.euronews.com/2025/03/07/albania-presents-tourism-growth-and-development-plans-at-itb-berlin Fri, 07 Mar 2025 18:00:42 +0100 In this episode of Focus, we’re at ITB Berlin, the world’s largest travel trade show, where Albania is showcasing its tourism sector. With a growing number of visitors, the country is focusing on expanding its tourism infrastructure while balancing sustainability. http://www.euronews.com/2025/01/31/italian-court-refers-asylum-seekers-case-to-ecj-in-challenge-to-meloni http://www.euronews.com/2025/01/31/italian-court-refers-asylum-seekers-case-to-ecj-in-challenge-to-meloni Fri, 31 Jan 2025 22:25:43 +0100 The Italian appeals court refused to approve the speedy expulsion of 43 asylum seekers detained in Albania under a controversial migration deal. http://www.euronews.com/2025/01/28/ship-with-49-migrants-on-board-arrives-in-albania-from-italy http://www.euronews.com/2025/01/28/ship-with-49-migrants-on-board-arrives-in-albania-from-italy Tue, 28 Jan 2025 14:01:33 +0100 An Italian navy ship arrived Tuesday in Albania with 49 migrants who were intercepted in international waters. Their asylum applications are set to be handled by processing centres in Albania. http://www.euronews.com/2025/01/28/afghans-in-albania-face-uncertainty-as-trump-suspends-refugee-programme http://www.euronews.com/2025/01/28/afghans-in-albania-face-uncertainty-as-trump-suspends-refugee-programme Tue, 28 Jan 2025 09:53:05 +0100 US President Donald Trump has suspended a policy that would have allowed Afghan refugees who fulfill certain criteria to resettle in the US. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/01/26/italy-resumes-policy-of-sending-its-unwanted-migrants-to-albania http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/01/26/italy-resumes-policy-of-sending-its-unwanted-migrants-to-albania Sun, 26 Jan 2025 13:38:10 +0100 A navy ship is now sailing to Shengjin in Albania with dozens of migrants on board, mostly from Egypt and Bangladesh, which are deemed safe countries. http://www.euronews.com/2025/01/15/italy-albania-and-uae-sign-deal-to-share-renewable-energy-across-the-adriatic-sea http://www.euronews.com/2025/01/15/italy-albania-and-uae-sign-deal-to-share-renewable-energy-across-the-adriatic-sea Wed, 15 Jan 2025 15:03:29 +0100 The UAE is lending technology and expertise for the project. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/12/23/albanias-one-year-tiktok-ban-met-with-anger-among-video-platforms-young-users http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/12/23/albanias-one-year-tiktok-ban-met-with-anger-among-video-platforms-young-users Mon, 23 Dec 2024 06:41:47 +0100 Prime Minister Edi Rama said on Saturday that TikTok would be blocked in the new year, blaming the platform for rising incidents of violence and bullying, especially among young people. http://www.euronews.com/next/2024/12/22/albania-to-ban-tiktok-for-one-year-blaming-it-for-inciting-youth-violence-and-bullying http://www.euronews.com/next/2024/12/22/albania-to-ban-tiktok-for-one-year-blaming-it-for-inciting-youth-violence-and-bullying Sun, 22 Dec 2024 00:27:54 +0100 There has been increasing concern from Albanian parents after reports of children taking knives and other objects to school to use in quarrels or cases of bullying promoted by content they see on the platform. http://www.euronews.com/2024/12/13/uefa-fines-serbian-football-association-for-fans-racist-behaviour-at-matches http://www.euronews.com/2024/12/13/uefa-fines-serbian-football-association-for-fans-racist-behaviour-at-matches Fri, 13 Dec 2024 11:17:12 +0100 Sanctions include thousands of euros in fines and the partial closure of its stadium for an upcoming home game. http://www.euronews.com/video/2024/11/27/protests-rock-albanian-capital-calling-for-pms-resignation http://www.euronews.com/video/2024/11/27/protests-rock-albanian-capital-calling-for-pms-resignation Wed, 27 Nov 2024 17:50:43 +0100 Opposition lawmakers and supporters brought Albania’s capital, Tirana, to a standstill on Tuesday, blocking major roads and demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama’s government. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/11/27/albanian-opposition-lawmakers-block-capitals-streets-accusing-government-of-corruption http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/11/27/albanian-opposition-lawmakers-block-capitals-streets-accusing-government-of-corruption Wed, 27 Nov 2024 17:29:40 +0100 The protesters demand the government be replaced by a technocratic caretaker cabinet until the 2025 parliamentary elections. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/11/14/italys-president-criticises-elon-musk-for-interfering-in-migration-row http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/11/14/italys-president-criticises-elon-musk-for-interfering-in-migration-row Thu, 14 Nov 2024 14:21:01 +0100 The tech billionaire had waded in on the latest court ruling setback to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's flagship immigration scheme with Albania. http://www.euronews.com/2024/11/13/elon-musk-wades-in-on-latest-italian-migrant-case-these-judges-must-go http://www.euronews.com/2024/11/13/elon-musk-wades-in-on-latest-italian-migrant-case-these-judges-must-go Wed, 13 Nov 2024 12:12:05 +0100 On Monday, the Court of Rome once again suspended the detention of migrants that were to be sent by Italy to Albania for processing. http://www.euronews.com/2024/11/11/judges-block-albania-model-again-and-order-return-of-7-migrants-to-italy http://www.euronews.com/2024/11/11/judges-block-albania-model-again-and-order-return-of-7-migrants-to-italy Mon, 11 Nov 2024 20:37:21 +0100 Italian judges overturned detention orders for seven migrants sent to Albania, blocking Italy's outsourcing plan for the second time. The ruling sparks further tensions between the judiciary and government. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/11/08/italy-sends-another-8-migrants-to-albania-despite-failing-to-process-first-group http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/11/08/italy-sends-another-8-migrants-to-albania-despite-failing-to-process-first-group Fri, 08 Nov 2024 12:32:18 +0100 The first group of 12 migrants were returned to Italy after a Rome court said their countries of origin, Bangladesh and Egypt, were not safe enough for repatriation. http://www.euronews.com/2024/11/06/italys-libra-vessel-to-arrive-in-albania-with-just-eight-migrants-on-board http://www.euronews.com/2024/11/06/italys-libra-vessel-to-arrive-in-albania-with-just-eight-migrants-on-board Wed, 06 Nov 2024 22:40:56 +0100 The ship, expected to arrive at the port of Shengjin on Thursday morning, left Lampedusa with only eight asylum seekers after judges in Catania and Rome rejected the Meloni government's decree on 'safe countries' last Monday.