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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 strongly condemns Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

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TIRANA, Feb. 24, 2022 – Albania has joined the chorus of fellow NATO members and the international community in condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on Thursday. “No other member of the Security

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Germany joins trend by appointing special envoy to region

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TIRANA, Feb. 23, 2022 – The German government has announced that it has appointed a special envoy for the Western Balkans, part of a recent trend of key Western powers appointing special

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Albania condemns Russia’s actions in Ukraine

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TIRANA, Feb. 22 – Albania has condemned Russia’s recognition of two self-declared republics in eastern Ukraine and the pouring of Russian troops into the regions, making its stance known at an emergency

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Ballot boxes used in the elections. With most votes counted, the Socialist led coalition has won the majority of municipal council seats. (Photo: Tirana Times/CEC Handout)

CoE’s regional govts body to hold remote monitoring mission for March 6 by-elections

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STRASBOURG, Feb. 18, 2022 – A delegation from the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe will carry out a remote election observation mission on Feb. 24 and

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Constitutional Court rules in favor of President Ilir Meta in impeachment case

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TIRANA, Feb. 17, 2022 – Albania’s Constitutional Court has ruled that President Ilir Meta has not committed “serious violations” of the country’s constitution and thus he is to stay on as head

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UN Security Council seat, U.S. relations focus of PM visit to New York, Washington

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TIRANA, Feb. 16, 2022 – Albania’s new role as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council and its strong coordination with the United States were the focus of a visit by

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Judge’s appointment brings back High Court quorum, opens way for Constitutional Court nominations

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TIRANA, Feb. 16, 2022 – The paralysis in Albanian courts due to the justice reform’s vetting process is slowly coming to an end as nominations of vetted judges are allowing for quorums

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Albania’s sole athlete at Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics ends competition in 28th out of 88 places

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TIRANA, Feb. 6, 2022 – Albania’s sole athlete competing at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics has ended his competition in Alpine Skiing with the 28th spot out of 88 skiers in the

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Massive int’l police operation hits major Albanian-speaking drug-smuggling group

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TIRANA, Feb. 15, 2022 – An Albanian-speaking drug trafficking network that had “flooded Europe with cocaine” has been taken down thanks to an international investigation combining judicial and law enforcement officials from

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Sejko gets presidential nod for second term as central bank governor

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TIRANA, Feb. 14, 2022 – President Ilir Meta has nominated Albania’s central bank governor, Gent Sejko, for a second seven-year term at the helm of Bank of Albania, the president’s office said

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Parliament extends vetting bodies mandates

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TIRANA, Feb. 10, 2022 – Albania’s parliament approved Thursday a constitutional amendment that makes it possible to extend the mandates of two key justice reform bodies. With 118 votes in favor out

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News - Page 34

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 strongly condemns Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Germany joins trend by appointing special envoy to region

Albania condemns Russia’s actions in Ukraine

CoE’s regional govts body to hold remote monitoring mission for March 6 by-elections

Constitutional Court rules in favor of President Ilir Meta in impeachment case

UN Security Council seat, U.S. relations focus of PM visit to New York, Washington

Judge’s appointment brings back High Court quorum, opens way for Constitutional Court nominations

Albania’s sole athlete at Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics ends competition in 28th out of 88 places

Massive int’l police operation hits major Albanian-speaking drug-smuggling group

Sejko gets presidential nod for second term as central bank governor

Parliament extends vetting bodies mandates

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