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Albania: first arrivals of afghan refugees

The first group of refugees fleeing the Taliban after their takeover of Kabul have arrived in Albania in the early morning of Friday.

Albania

Albania repatriates 19 family members of dead ISIS fighters from Syria

A few hundred Albanians joined the Islamic State militant group in Iraq and Syria and most were killed. Since then, their families have been stuck in camps.

My Europe Series

Could North Macedonia be the graveyard of the EU's ideals?

"If my mother tongue, the Macedonian language, is the reason we can’t move closer to the EU, then the EU is not really what we thought it was – a community of values."

Albania

Ex-Albanian police officer jailed for killing that sparked protests

A former Albanian police officer was given a 10-year sentence for fatally shooting a man during a COVID-19 curfew patrol in December.

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Focus

5 routes that offer a look at Western Balkan history and culture

In partnership with Regional Cooperation Council

Travel back in time to the Bronze Age, the Byzantine period and more on the Crossroads of Civilisations routes in the Western Balkans.

Albania

Three Albanian police officers arrested in major drug-trafficking bust

Thirty-eight Albanian nationals including a prosecutor, a government department head and three senior police officers have been arrested for drug trafficking, corruption, abuse of post and money laundering.

Series

The cosmic egg hat: Is this Albanian hat about to catch on?

Eva zu Beck learns how to make a qeleshe - a traditional hat in Albania.

Albania

Albanian MPs have just voted to impeach their president

Albanian MPs have voted to impeach President Ilir Meta for allegedly violating the constitution ahead of Albania's April election.

Series

Tirana's best food and other traditions you have to try

In this episode of Rerouted: The Balkans, Eva zu Beck experiences Tirana's buzzing foodie culture.

Cult

The trails in the Western Balkans worth the trek

In partnership with Regional Cooperation Council

The Illyricum Trail combines wine tasting with visiting ancients sites. The Balkan Monumental Trail celebrates abstract and modernist monuments from the second half of the 20th century. Where can these unique cultural routes be found? The Western Balkans.

Albania

US sanctions Albanian ex-PM Sali Berisha over corruption

The State Department barred former Albanian Prime Minister Sali Berisha from entering US territory over accusations of "significant corruption."

Albania

Albanian President says impeachment investigation is "illegal"

Albanian MPs have begun an impeachment process against President Ilir Meta, who they accuse of violating the constitution during last month's election.

Kosovo

Italian, Albanian and Kosovan police seize more than 400kg of cocaine

Italian police estimated that the seized drugs had a European market value of more than €100 million, a record for Kosovo.

World

“Europe is a religion and nobody can betray this religion in Albania,” said Albania's Prime Minister

Global Conversation interviews Albania’s Prime Minister Edi Rama ahead of the State of the Union conference in Florence and discusses the country's ongoing efforts to join the European Union.

Europe News

Splitting EU bids of North Macedonia & Albania 'not possible'

Brussels had been considering both applications alongside each other, but last week Olivér Várhelyi, the European commissioner for enlargement, told Euronews that decoupling the bids "might be an option" if Bulgaria continues to oppose North Macedonia's entrance in the bloc.

Republic of North Macedonia

EU's credibility 'undermined' if North Macedonia delayed from joining

On Thursday it emerged Brussels could press ahead in talks with Albania over membership of the EU, leaving North Macedonia behind.

Albania

New bid to put Albania's ex-defence minister on trial over 2008 blast

26 people were killed when a munitions disposal factory exploded near the capital Tirana in 2008.

World

Brussels plans fresh drive to start Albania's EU membership talks

EU countries vetoed the latest attempt to begin negotiations.

Albania

Albanian government seeks to impeach President Ilir Meta

Lawmakers from Albania's government have accused the country's President of violating the constitution during last month's election.

Adventures

The Via Dinarica Mega Trail - The Western Balkans' answer to the Alps

In partnership with Regional Cooperation Council

The Via Dinarica Mega Trail crosses eight countries and offers activities for all kinds of adventurers: hiking, ski touring, kayaking, white water sports and winter sports. It is also home to amazing views and centuries of cultural heritage.