https://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:06:14 +0200 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:06:14 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png https://www.euronews.com https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/23/eu-commission-poised-to-formally-back-albanias-2027-accession-deadline https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/23/eu-commission-poised-to-formally-back-albanias-2027-accession-deadline Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:06:01 +0200 The 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. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/22/hidden-gem-to-holiday-hotspot-how-albania-became-one-of-europes-fastest-growing-travel-des https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/22/hidden-gem-to-holiday-hotspot-how-albania-became-one-of-europes-fastest-growing-travel-des Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:00:28 +0200 The number of tourists visiting the Balkan nation has doubled in the past decade as more and more people discover its fascinating history, brilliant beaches and awe-inspiring hiking trails. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/09/albania-hong-kong-and-egypt-tipped-as-the-trending-destinations-to-watch-in-2027 https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/09/albania-hong-kong-and-egypt-tipped-as-the-trending-destinations-to-watch-in-2027 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0200 New data predicts which destinations are tipped to take off in 2027, with major sporting events and a spectacular solar eclipse also set to shape where travellers choose to go next year. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/13/which-way-for-eu-enlargement-brussels-faces-moment-of-truth-over-blocs-expansion https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/13/which-way-for-eu-enlargement-brussels-faces-moment-of-truth-over-blocs-expansion Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:55:09 +0200 EU enlargement is set to face its moment of truth in the coming months as Montenegro and Albania near membership, Ukraine and Moldova advance, and Brussels weighs reforms needed to absorb a bigger, more complex Union. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/10/western-europe-sets-new-temperature-record-as-heat-waves-continue-to-pummel-region https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/10/western-europe-sets-new-temperature-record-as-heat-waves-continue-to-pummel-region Mon, 10 Aug 2026 06:10:42 +0200 Last month saw the highest average temperature ever recorded and alarming soil humidity figures across Western Europe, Copernicus said. Regions home to 900 million people underwent their hottest July on record, including the Sahel, Central America, France, and Spain. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/03/italy-to-propose-albania-like-migrant-centres-at-the-eu-level https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/03/italy-to-propose-albania-like-migrant-centres-at-the-eu-level Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:05:42 +0200 Italy is bringing to the EU a plan to set up new return centres, based on the Albania model, in safe third countries. Uganda among the options, clash with Spain over migrant management. https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/31/eus-enlargement-risks-becoming-a-victim-of-its-own-success https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/31/eus-enlargement-risks-becoming-a-victim-of-its-own-success Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:03:19 +0200 EU enlargement is accelerating, but the Commission's responsible department is running out of capacity to manage negotiations with several candidate countries at once. https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/05/thousands-swarm-the-streets-of-tirana-in-major-pink-flamingo-anti-government-protests https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/05/thousands-swarm-the-streets-of-tirana-in-major-pink-flamingo-anti-government-protests Sun, 05 Jul 2026 17:22:00 +0200 Protesters chanted slogans and carried slogans reading "Albania is not for sale" as they protested PM Edi Rama on his 62nd birthday for protests opposing a holiday resort project linked to the Trump family in a protected area in a southwestern part of the country. https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/02/albanian-police-fire-water-cannon-as-protests-against-trump-linked-luxury-resort-continue https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/02/albanian-police-fire-water-cannon-as-protests-against-trump-linked-luxury-resort-continue Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:13:47 +0200 The government says the development on the Adriatic coast would be transformational for the former communist nation as it seeks to enter the high-end tourism market and pushes for European Union membership. https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/02/exclusive-eu-set-to-reallocate-western-balkans-funding-in-favour-of-accession-frontrunners https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/02/exclusive-eu-set-to-reallocate-western-balkans-funding-in-favour-of-accession-frontrunners Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:13:33 +0200 The EU will redirect Western Balkans reform funding towards frontrunners Montenegro, Albania and North Macedonia, as other countries are struggling to keep up with reform deadlines. https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/29/eu-lawmakers-say-they-were-blocked-from-fully-inspecting-italys-migrant-detention-centre-i https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/29/eu-lawmakers-say-they-were-blocked-from-fully-inspecting-italys-migrant-detention-centre-i Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:49:25 +0200 MEPs 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. https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/18/albanias-pm-edi-rama-in-berlin-europe-today-needs-courage-for-enlargement https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/18/albanias-pm-edi-rama-in-berlin-europe-today-needs-courage-for-enlargement Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:10:53 +0200 Is Europe ready for its next Helmut Kohl moment? Albania's PM Edi Rama makes his case in Berlin https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/17/albania-edi-rama-europe-eu-helmut-kohl https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/17/albania-edi-rama-europe-eu-helmut-kohl Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:36:56 +0200 In Berlin, once the symbol of a divided Germany and Europe, Albania’s Prime Minister Edi Rama delivered a speech on Europe's future. Rama called on Europe to seize a “Helmut Kohl moment”. Euronews reports on the speech, delivered at the German Committee on Eastern European Economic Relations. https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/16/seaplanes-greece-albania-link-takes-off-with-more-international-routes-planned https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/16/seaplanes-greece-albania-link-takes-off-with-more-international-routes-planned Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:19:06 +0200 Hellenic Seaplanes is expanding its network, introducing new routes that will connect the city of Ioannina with Vlorë and Pogradec in neighbouring Albania. https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/15/albania-assures-eu-its-kushner-linked-tourism-project-will-meet-environmental-standards https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/15/albania-assures-eu-its-kushner-linked-tourism-project-will-meet-environmental-standards Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:34:54 +0200 Albania has promised that a €1.4bn project linked to Donald Trump's son-in-law will meet EU environmental standards, Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos said on Monday. https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/14/albania-mass-protests-against-trump-son-in-laws-tourism-investment-enters-14th-day https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/14/albania-mass-protests-against-trump-son-in-laws-tourism-investment-enters-14th-day Sun, 14 Jun 2026 17:35:48 +0200 Prime Minister Edi Rama is standing by the project, insisting he has no intention of backing down. https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/12/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-jared-kushner-resort-protests-in-albania https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/12/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-jared-kushner-resort-protests-in-albania Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:29:58 +0200 Protests in Albania over a Jared Kushner-backed resort project have sparked a diplomatic row with Iran. Prime Minister Edi Rama alleges that online campaigns supporting the protests are part of an Iranian-backed "hybrid war," while Iran denies the claims. https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/06/12/albania-thousands-rally-on-12th-day-of-protests-against-trump-linked-resort https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/06/12/albania-thousands-rally-on-12th-day-of-protests-against-trump-linked-resort Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:26:26 +0200 Thousands of protesters gathered in Tirana on 11 June for a twelfth consecutive day of demonstrations against a proposed luxury resort linked to Jared Kushner, warning that the project threatens Albania’s protected Vjosa-Narta wetlands. https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/11/who-is-jared-kushner https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/11/who-is-jared-kushner Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:51:26 +0200 The White House envoy has long attracted attention for his links to US politics and his business dealings around the world, but as controversy grows over a property deal in Albania, many are asking: Who is Jared Kushner? https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/11/newsletter-the-blocs-budget-gameplay https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/11/newsletter-the-blocs-budget-gameplay Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:47:44 +0200 As the 2026 FIFA World Cup officially kicks off in Mexico on Thursday, the European Union is attempting to figure out it's own on-field strategy for combatting finance crunches triggered by energy shocks and shifting geopolitics. https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/11/thousands-protest-demanding-albanias-pm-rama-resigns https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/11/thousands-protest-demanding-albanias-pm-rama-resigns Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:31:53 +0200 Protests initially started over a proposed investment project by a venture linked to Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, in a protected coastal area. https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/10/europe-today-us-and-iran-exchange-fresh-attacks-as-eu-unveils-new-russia-sanctions https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/10/europe-today-us-and-iran-exchange-fresh-attacks-as-eu-unveils-new-russia-sanctions Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:57:24 +0200 Iran has launched a missile attack on a US air base in Jordan after President Donald Trump blamed Tehran for the downing of an American Apache helicopter. In Europe, Jorge Liboreiro reports on the EU's new package of sanctions against Russia targeting oil, the Russian "shadow fleet", and banks. https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/09/act-without-delay-brussels-warns-albania-over-trump-linked-resort-project https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/09/act-without-delay-brussels-warns-albania-over-trump-linked-resort-project Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:29:15 +0200 A spokesperson for the European Commission has said that Tirana must “refrain from actions that could undermine” its bid to join the European Union, amid concerns that a sprawling coastal development linked to Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner is in breach of EU environmental standards. https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/09/amid-widespread-protests-albanian-island-project-also-sparks-flood-of-fake-claims https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/09/amid-widespread-protests-albanian-island-project-also-sparks-flood-of-fake-claims Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:08:40 +0200 The heated controversy surrounding the multi-billion-euro property development project across various Albanian beauty spots has triggered a stream of misleading online claims. https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/09/albanias-pm-posts-ai-video-of-himself-in-miniskirt-in-swipe-at-online-influencers https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/09/albanias-pm-posts-ai-video-of-himself-in-miniskirt-in-swipe-at-online-influencers Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:58:55 +0200 In a speech, Rama argued that many influencers make money by promoting themselves on social media while paying no taxes to the state. https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/08/what-is-kushner-island-and-why-are-albanians-protesting-about-it https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/08/what-is-kushner-island-and-why-are-albanians-protesting-about-it Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:48:01 +0200 Known as Sazan Island, the former Italian military outpost and once secret communist naval base is being contested again as plans for a luxury resort raise questions about conservation. https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/08/date-nights-bookshops-and-perfect-prishtina-dua-lipa-shares-her-european-travel-recommenda https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/08/date-nights-bookshops-and-perfect-prishtina-dua-lipa-shares-her-european-travel-recommenda Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:29:19 +0200 Are your summer holiday plans in need of New Rules? Dua Lipa has curated a list of where to go, eat and sight-see with Google Maps that you can download now. https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/08/europe-today-zelenskyy-e3-leaders-agree-peace-terms-as-pro-eu-party-claims-victory-in-arme https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/08/europe-today-zelenskyy-e3-leaders-agree-peace-terms-as-pro-eu-party-claims-victory-in-arme Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:58:38 +0200 The leaders of Germany, France, the UK and Ukraine agreed on concrete conditions for peace yesterday, including Europe's participation in direct talks with Vladimir Putin. In Armenia, a pro-EU party has claimed victory in the elections held yesterday. https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/05/albanias-edi-rama-tells-euronews-there-is-no-alternative-to-eu-accession https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/05/albanias-edi-rama-tells-euronews-there-is-no-alternative-to-eu-accession Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:29:51 +0200 In a wide-ranging interview with Euronews, Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama said there is no alternative for his country to EU accession. He also warned about the risks posed by anti-EU forces and “third actors” operating in the Western Balkans. https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/05/rama-alleges-hybrid-war-behind-protests-against-kushner-linked-coastal-development https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/05/rama-alleges-hybrid-war-behind-protests-against-kushner-linked-coastal-development Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:49:40 +0200 The luxury venture, spanning a protected island and a stretch of seafront on the southern coast, has drawn opposition from environmental campaigners and critics of Prime Minister Edi Rama, who sees external interference. https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/04/clash-at-protest-against-kushner-linked-albania-resort-project https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/04/clash-at-protest-against-kushner-linked-albania-resort-project Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:52:08 +0200 Video shows security personnel arguing with demonstrators before pushing one protester to the ground and dragging him away. The incident took place during a rally organised by environmental groups opposing a luxury resort project linked to Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of US President Donald Trump. https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/06/04/albania-fourth-day-of-unrest-as-trump-linked-resort-sparks-protests https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/06/04/albania-fourth-day-of-unrest-as-trump-linked-resort-sparks-protests Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:24:52 +0200 On the fourth consecutive day of protests, demonstrators clashed with police in central Tirana on 3 June over a luxury resort project linked to the Trump family. https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/03/protests-continue-for-third-day-over-controversial-trump-family-linked-resort-in-albania https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/03/protests-continue-for-third-day-over-controversial-trump-family-linked-resort-in-albania Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:39:18 +0200 The luxury venture, spanning a protected island and a stretch of seafront on the southern coast, has drawn opposition from environmental campaigners and critics of Prime Minister Edi Rama. https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/02/protests-against-luxury-resort-in-albania-linked-to-jared-jushner-now-in-second-day https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/02/protests-against-luxury-resort-in-albania-linked-to-jared-jushner-now-in-second-day Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:55:47 +0200 Environmental NGOs have long raised concerns that the project could threaten the area's biodiversity and disrupt bird migration routes. https://www.euronews.com/2026/05/16/council-of-europe-reinterprets-migrant-rights-meloni-champions-italian-model https://www.euronews.com/2026/05/16/council-of-europe-reinterprets-migrant-rights-meloni-champions-italian-model Sat, 16 May 2026 11:28:51 +0200 Council of Europe member states have backed a declaration reinterpreting the European Convention on Human Rights, and Italy claims credit for the returns scheme agreed by Rome and Tirana. https://www.euronews.com/2026/04/27/un-human-rights-office-rebukes-sweden-for-deporting-disabled-child-twice-to-albania https://www.euronews.com/2026/04/27/un-human-rights-office-rebukes-sweden-for-deporting-disabled-child-twice-to-albania Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:20:42 +0200 The committee, a body of 18 independent experts, monitors implementation of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights by its state parties and conducts regular country reviews. https://www.euronews.com/2026/04/21/travelling-to-albania-new-hotels-and-key-things-to-know-for-visitors-in-2026 https://www.euronews.com/2026/04/21/travelling-to-albania-new-hotels-and-key-things-to-know-for-visitors-in-2026 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:48:13 +0200 From a range of upscale hotels to relaxed visa rules for some visitors, there’s plenty to look forward to in Albania this year. https://www.euronews.com/2026/04/02/albania-on-alert-after-us-warning-as-bulgaria-confirms-iran-diplomatic-note https://www.euronews.com/2026/04/02/albania-on-alert-after-us-warning-as-bulgaria-confirms-iran-diplomatic-note Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:19:57 +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. https://www.euronews.com/2026/03/11/serbia-and-albania-issue-joint-text-on-eu-accession-without-veto https://www.euronews.com/2026/03/11/serbia-and-albania-issue-joint-text-on-eu-accession-without-veto Wed, 11 Mar 2026 22:13:48 +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. https://www.euronews.com/2026/02/11/police-fire-tear-gas-as-albania-opposition-protest-turns-violent https://www.euronews.com/2026/02/11/police-fire-tear-gas-as-albania-opposition-protest-turns-violent Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:08:53 +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. https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/02/11/violence-erupts-at-anti-government-protest-in-albanian-capital https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/02/11/violence-erupts-at-anti-government-protest-in-albanian-capital Wed, 11 Feb 2026 09:30:52 +0100 Clashes broke out between police and opposition supporters in Tirana as protesters demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama. https://www.euronews.com/2026/01/27/deep-concern-over-40-environmental-groups-urge-luxury-resort-on-albanian-island-to-be-susp https://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 11:47:44 +0100 Dozens of environmental organisations are urging the Albanian government to halt the mega project on Sazan. https://www.euronews.com/2026/01/25/clashes-erupt-during-anti-government-protest-in-tirana https://www.euronews.com/2026/01/25/clashes-erupt-during-anti-government-protest-in-tirana Sun, 25 Jan 2026 17:50:32 +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. https://www.euronews.com/2025/12/29/peak-northern-lights-and-stunning-hikes-the-unmissable-european-places-to-visit-in-2026 https://www.euronews.com/2025/12/29/peak-northern-lights-and-stunning-hikes-the-unmissable-european-places-to-visit-in-2026 Mon, 29 Dec 2025 08:02:30 +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. https://www.euronews.com/2025/12/23/albanian-police-arrest-four-after-molotov-cocktails-thrown-at-anti-government-protest https://www.euronews.com/2025/12/23/albanian-police-arrest-four-after-molotov-cocktails-thrown-at-anti-government-protest Tue, 23 Dec 2025 11:07:23 +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. https://www.euronews.com/2025/11/24/severe-weather-causes-deaths-and-evacuations-in-albania-and-greece https://www.euronews.com/2025/11/24/severe-weather-causes-deaths-and-evacuations-in-albania-and-greece Mon, 24 Nov 2025 18:59:13 +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. https://www.euronews.com/2025/11/19/crime-is-a-problem-everywhere-and-brussels-isnt-better-pm-rama-defends-albania-on-path-to- https://www.euronews.com/2025/11/19/crime-is-a-problem-everywhere-and-brussels-isnt-better-pm-rama-defends-albania-on-path-to- Wed, 19 Nov 2025 17:43:45 +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." https://www.euronews.com/2025/11/17/when-you-deliver-you-progress-eu-opens-final-negotiations-cluster-with-albania https://www.euronews.com/2025/11/17/when-you-deliver-you-progress-eu-opens-final-negotiations-cluster-with-albania Mon, 17 Nov 2025 14:36:07 +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. https://www.euronews.com/video/2025/11/08/researchers-discover-giant-spider-megacity-in-cave-on-albania-greece-border https://www.euronews.com/video/2025/11/08/researchers-discover-giant-spider-megacity-in-cave-on-albania-greece-border Sat, 08 Nov 2025 23:07:29 +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. https://www.euronews.com/2025/11/07/worlds-biggest-spiderweb-home-to-more-than-110000-spiders-discovered-on-the-albanian-greek https://www.euronews.com/2025/11/07/worlds-biggest-spiderweb-home-to-more-than-110000-spiders-discovered-on-the-albanian-greek Fri, 07 Nov 2025 12:27:33 +0100 This is the first evidence of colonial behaviour in two common spider species and probably represents the largest spider web in the world.