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SPAK Brings New Charges Against Former Deputy PM Balluku

Tirana Times, August 07, 2026 — Albania’s Special Prosecution Office Against Corruption and Organized Crime has brought new allegations against former Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku, widening one of the most politically sensitive
2 days ago
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Milošević’s Language Returns to Serbia’s Government

Ethnic Cleansing Remark Tests Serbia’s Claim to Have Broken With Milošević A Serbian minister’s declared willingness to expel Kosovo Albanians has drawn condemnation across the region and Europe. Belgrade’s refusal to remove
3 weeks ago
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The study, on the emergence of religious radicalism and extremism in Albania, was made public at the latest AIIS-organized forum to discuss an area of growing concern with experts, the media and the public. (Photo: AIIS)

Better instruments needed to fight religious extremism, AIIS study notes

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TIRANA, Dec. 16 – Albania needs better instruments to fight the growth of religious extremism, including taking the proper institutional and social-economic measures to protect the most vulnerable communities in which such
11 years ago
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U.S. Ambassador Donald Lu’s comments at the judicial system conference were the latest in a series he and his EU counterpart, Romana Vlahutin, have made urging a fight on corruption in the justice system. (Photo: U.S. Embassy/Facebook)

In blunt speech, Albania urged to deal with graft in the judiciary

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TIRANA, Dec. 15 – Taking a blunt approach trying to convince Albanians of the need for justice system reform to address widespread graft concerns, U.S. Ambassador Lu told a judges’ a conference
11 years ago
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Albania marks 60 years as UN member

TIRANA, Dec. 14 – Albanian and UN officials have marked the 60th anniversary of the country’s membership in the United Nations with a ceremony at Foreign Ministry of Albania. Although a small
11 years ago
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A second opposition protest in front of parliament Thursday saw protesters throw eggs, vegetables and fruit at the parliament. (Photo: DP/Facebook)

Ambassadors urge opposition to refrain from violence in protest rallies

TIRANA, Dec. 17 – Following violent incidents at an anti-government protest last week, ambassadors from Albania’s key Western partners have called on the opposition to make sure its supporters do not resort
11 years ago
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Tirana hails Paris climate agreement

TIRANA, Dec.15 – Albania’s leaders have hailed the agreement reached Saturday in Paris at the end of a major UN conference on climate change, according to statements from the foreign and environmental
11 years ago
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Albanian prison. Currently, prisons in Albania have about 18 percent more offenders than they can properly hold. (Photo: PDP/Wikimedia)

Authorities urged to address prison overcrowding

TIRANA, Dec. 15 – Authorities must address prison overcrowding through an increase of effective alternatives to imprisonment for lighter crimes, an expert working group urged Albanian decision-makers this week. Albania is facing
11 years ago
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At the largest border crossing with Greece, Kakavija, police said they detained 23 foreign nationals who had illegally crossed into Albania in the past two weeks. (Photo: Archives)

Trickle of refugees continues at southern border

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TIRANA, Dec. 16 – Police officials at Albania’s southern border with Greece say a trickle of refugees trying to transit to northern Europe from Greece through Albania has continued, but the feared
11 years ago
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