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Opposition Calls for Rama’s Resignation Over Corruption

Tirana protest unfolds amid EU concerns over shrinking parliamentary oversight. TIRANA, May 08, 2026 — Albania’s opposition staged a national protest in Tirana on Friday evening, demanding the resignation of Prime Minister

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Dirty Money in the Skyline: Albania’s Tower Boom and the Laundering of Criminal Wealth

From towers to “new pyramids”: how money from organized crime, international drug trafficking and entrenched corruption is reshaping Tirana while leaving behind empty buildings, distorted prices and a deeper threat to Albania’s

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Albania’s EU bid faces IBAR delay

Tirana Times, April 11, 2026 – Albania’s path toward European Union membership has entered a more uncertain phase as discussions over a key assessment report remain unfinished, exposing a gap between technical

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Albania and Italy seek extradition after Turkish police nab globetrotting drug kingpin

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TIRANA, Nov. 11, 2023 – Albanian authorities have announced plans to initiate extradition proceedings to bring home one of the country’s most wanted men and an internationally notorious drug kingpin, Dritan Rexhepi,

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Albanians continue to show overwhelming support for NATO as they worry about armed conflict in Kosovo and Russia’s meddling – AIIS survey

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National survey by the Albanian Institute for International Studies also indicates most people in Albania want better military preparedness. Support for Ukraine following Russian aggression there also continues to be strong among

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Albania will host Italy’s asylum seekers, Rama and Meloni announce

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TIRANA, Nov. 6, 2023 – In a surprise move at a Monday press conference in Rome, Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni have announced a bilateral agreement

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Albert Rakipi and the College of Europe: The bold idea that brought EU’s venerable institution to Albania

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How a think-tanker’s vision, backed by Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama, secured the College of Europe’s presence in Tirana. TIRANA, Oct. 26, 2023 – More than a year ago, Albert Rakipi, a

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Analysis: Corruption probe involving former prime minister seen as litmus test for Albania’s new justice system

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TIRANA, Nov. 2, 2023 – Albania’s former prime minister, Sali Berisha, is being investigated for “passive corruption” by Albania’s Special Structure Against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK), with a specialized court ruling

3 years ago

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New investigation offers proof Russians owned shell company that paid for Basha’s 2017 lobbying in Washington

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TIRANA, Nov. 2, 2023 – A new investigation published Thursday by Finance Uncovered in cooperation with the BBC has offered proof that Russian owners were behind the company that paid for lobbying

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Amid regional tensions, Berlin Process leaders’ meeting in Tirana promises economic growth, renewed enlargement focus

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TIRANA, Oct. 16, 2023 – The annual Berlin Process meeting was held in Tirana on Monday, with Western Balkan leaders, top EU representatives and several heads of EU member states in attendance,

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In depth: Armed attack on Kosovo police raises fears of escalation, draws wide condemnation

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TIRANA, Sept. 25, 2023 – A Kosovo Police officer was killed, and several others were wounded on Sunday in clashes with an armed group in the northern part of the country, which

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Elections chief: Parliament constitutionally obligated to grant diaspora distance-voting rights by year’s end

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TIRANA, Sept. 20, 2023 – Ilirjan Celibashi, the head of Albania’s Central Election Commission (CEC), says the country’s parliament must provide a solution to the issue of Albanian citizens being able to

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Albania launches 2023 Census following delays, challenges

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TIRANA, Sept. 18, 2023 – Albania has officially commenced its 2023 Population and Housing Census, organized by the Albanian Institute of Statistics (INSTAT). The data collection process in the field will employ

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Albanian PM announces major cabinet reshuffle, including changes at foreign affairs, finance, agriculture, health and education

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TIRANA, Sept. 4, 2023 – In a significant reshuffle of his government, Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama announced Friday several changes to his cabinet, including the departures of the ministers of foreign

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News - Page 13

Opposition Calls for Rama’s Resignation Over Corruption

Dirty Money in the Skyline: Albania’s Tower Boom and the Laundering of Criminal Wealth

Albania’s EU bid faces IBAR delay

Albania and Italy seek extradition after Turkish police nab globetrotting drug kingpin

Albanians continue to show overwhelming support for NATO as they worry about armed conflict in Kosovo and Russia’s meddling – AIIS survey

Albania will host Italy’s asylum seekers, Rama and Meloni announce

Albert Rakipi and the College of Europe: The bold idea that brought EU’s venerable institution to Albania

Analysis: Corruption probe involving former prime minister seen as litmus test for Albania’s new justice system

New investigation offers proof Russians owned shell company that paid for Basha’s 2017 lobbying in Washington

Amid regional tensions, Berlin Process leaders’ meeting in Tirana promises economic growth, renewed enlargement focus

In depth: Armed attack on Kosovo police raises fears of escalation, draws wide condemnation

Elections chief: Parliament constitutionally obligated to grant diaspora distance-voting rights by year’s end

Albania launches 2023 Census following delays, challenges

Albanian PM announces major cabinet reshuffle, including changes at foreign affairs, finance, agriculture, health and education

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