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Brief: Historic meeting in Zagreb and stronger borders in Albania

This is the Brief from Brussels, a roundup of the top stories from the EU's de facto political capital.

12/02/2018

World News

Albania: thousands take part in anti-government protests

Thousands of people take part in a large anti-government rally in Tirana demanding the government step down.

27/01/2018

Europe News

EU aims to bring in Serbia, Montenegro by 2025

Serbia and Montenegro are likely to be the next countries to join the European Union, possibly by 2025. After years of stop-start progress, the EU is making a new push to bring in the Western Balkan nations.

19/01/2018

Albania

Albania’s judicial reforms all but go up in smoke

Smoke bombs in parliament and clashes with police have erupted over how Albania’s new judicial laws have been carried out. With fears of a parliamentary boycott growing – Euronews explains what’s to come for the Balkan state as politicians grapple with the EU and US-backed reforms.

31/12/2017

Albania

Albania’s Garbage Problem Affects its Neighbors—and EU Aspirations

Litter brought to shore from Albania’s rivers washed up hundreds of miles north in the port of Dubrovnik, Croatia—and environmental activists aren't surprised.

29/12/2017

Albania

Clashes erupt outside Albanian parliament

Albanian police and demonstrators clashed outside the parliament in Tirana during the election of the new prosecutor.

18/12/2017

Europe News

The Brief from Brussels: Albania PM seeks EU talks

06/12/2017

Europe News

Albania eyes EU membership

06/12/2017

World News

Winter hits Europe in unexpected ways

A series of unusual weather events has taken place across the continent.

02/12/2017

Albania

Albania’s communist bunkers put to new use

Albanian communist leader Enver Hoxha commissioned the construction of 173,371 bunkers between 1975 and 1983, they are now being used as beach bars, restaurants, storages, dog houses and museums.

26/09/2017

Albania

Albania: five things on Edi Rama's to-do list

Exit polls give PM Edi Rama and his Socialist Party victory in Albania's parliamentary election

25/06/2017

Albania

Albania votes in general election with EU membership in mind

Albania is holding parliamentary elections with all major parties set on readying for EU membership

25/06/2017

Albania

EU watches as Albania votes

Albanians head to the polls on Sunday in a general election set to gauge the Balkan nation's readiness to join the European Union.

25/06/2017

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Annual gay pride parade in Albania

Gay rights organizations in Albania held their annual pride event in the capital, Tirana, on Saturday (13 May) without any disturbances.

14/05/2017

Albania

Kosovo says it's foiled ISIL attack against Israeli football team

Police in Kosovo say they have arrested 19 people on suspicion of having links with ISIL.

17/11/2016

World News

Hide or get killed: boys trapped by Albania's blood feuds

Scores of young boys live holed up at home for years: they could be killed in family feuds if they simply stepped outside.

21/10/2016

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Hillary Clinton statue in Albania

The Albanian town of Saranda has unveiled a Hillary Clinton statue.

01/07/2016

Sport

France seals Euro 2016 Group A while Albania shock the Romanians

On Sunday the group stage for the host nation ended.

19/06/2016

Sport

Euro 2016: Opening wins for Switzerland and Wales, England held by Russia

Switzerland beat Albania 1-0 Wales beat Slovakia 2-1 England draw 1-1 with Russia Swiss survive scare to win opener Switzerland beat competition debutants Albania 1-0 to get their Euro 2016 Group

11/06/2016

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Albania: Police superheroes!

Members of the Albanian Police Special Forces decided to bring some special magic to the youngsters who couldn’t have fun with their friends outdoors during the Global Children…

09/06/2016