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Albanian opposition protests against government corruption in Tirana

The protesters demand the government be replaced by a technocratic caretaker cabinet until the 2025 parliamentary elections.

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Albania aims to be EU member by 2030, PM Rama says

The EU gave a largely positive initial assessment of Albania's progress towards joining the bloc, though Brussels notes room for improvement on corruption, media independence and the judicial system.

Europe News

Albania opens EU membership talks amid political turmoil at home

The opening of formal EU accession talks comes days after opposition supporters clashed with police on the streets of Tirana.

Europe News

No migrants from Germany in Albanian centres, PM Rama insists

Under a five-year agreement between Tirana and Rome, Albania will process migrants intercepted at sea by Italian authorities in reception centres.

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Albania

Protesters in Tirana clash with police demanding PM Rama's resignation

Later this month, Tirana will start discussions with Brussels on how the country aligns with EU stances on the rule of law, the functioning of democratic institutions and the fight against corruption.

Radio Schuman

The new EU Commission needs change, major trade union leader says

The European Commission risks being too centralised and not attractive to young people any more, according to Cristiano Sebastiani, the president of one of the EU's major trade unions, Renouveau & Démocratie.

Albania

Albania announces plan to create a Vatican City-like microstate

If all goes to plan, the so-called "Sovereign State of the Bektashi Order" will become the world's smallest state, just a quarter of the size of Vatican City.

Europe News

Prime Minister Rama insists Albania migrant deal 'exclusive' to Italy

Albania's "unconditional love" for Italy means Rome has the exclusive privilege to house asylum seekers on Albanian soil, Rama told Euronews.

Europe News

Protesters in Albania demand resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama

Demonstrators also demanded the release of opposition leader Sali Berisha who has been held under house arrest on corruption charges since last year.

Europe Decoded

Did Albania’s PM call the US ‘one of the three evils in the world’?

A video circulating on social media claims to show Prime Minister Edi Rama labelling the US, Soviet Union and Israel as the world’s three “evils”.

World News

Albania sets up first NATO base in Western Balkans

Tirana also offered and was discussing with NATO a naval base in western Albania.

Albania

Protests erupt in Albania against alleged government corruption

Angry citizens gathered in front of Albania's government headquarters in Tirana, throwing stones and flares at police officers.

Europe Decoded

With Albania deal, Meloni aims to set the pace for EU migration policy

A year after coming into office, Giorgia Meloni has dared break a long-held taboo in the European Union's migration policy.

Europe News

Italy-Albania migration deal must follow EU rules, says Brussels

The European Commission has issued a tepid response to the migration deal struck between Italy and Albania, simply warning it must comply with EU and international law.

Italy

Albania to temporarily host migrants arriving to Italy

The initiative was announced after Italian Premier, Giorgia Meloni, met in Rome with Albanian counterpart, Edi Rama.

Albania

UK 'targeting Albanians' to excuse policy failures, says PM Edi Rama

Albania's prime minister accuses Britain of making a scapegoat of his country's nationals as the cause of the UK's crime and border problems.

Albania

Albania breaks diplomatic ties with Iran over major cyberattack

Tirana has accused the Iranian regime of trying to destroy its government's digital infrastructure.

Albania

Albania could push for solo EU membership bid, says PM Edi Rama

Joint accession talks involving Albania and North Macedonia have been vetoed by Bulgaria.

Albania

Rising prices spark protests in Albania, government to control hike

Already low, the purchasing power of Albanians is likely to be battered due to the destabilisation of markets by the war in Ukraine and sanctions against Russian aggression.

Albania

Constitutional court overturns impeachment of Albania's president

The court said the evidence against Meta did not amount to “a grave violation of the constitution.”