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Albania’s Former Deputy Prime Minister Faces Corruption Charges After Months of Political Protection

The expanded case against Belinda Balluku puts the government’s defence of senior officials—and Parliament’s refusal to authorize her arrest—under renewed scrutiny. Tirana Times, October 20, 2026 – Albania’s special anti-corruption prosecution, SPAK,

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Albania’s Student Revolt Broadens as Trust in Dialogue Erodes

Lecturers, writers and parents joining the demonstrations deepen the political challenge facing Prime Minister Edi Rama, as allegations of police brutality fuel demands for his resignation. Tirana Times, October 20, 2026 –

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Defence Minister Ermal Nufi during a parliamentary session

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Albania’s Defence Tax Breaks Raise State Capture Concerns

Proposed fiscal concessions would benefit private partners of the state defence company KAYO as an arms-trafficking investigation puts the sector under scrutiny. Tirana Times, October 19, 2026 – Albania’s government is proposing

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Sweden Reaffirms Strong Support for Albania’s EU Accession Amid Geopolitical Shifts

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By Lutfi Dervishi Sweden remains a steadfast supporter of Albania’s European Union accession, citing the importance of enlargement in the wake of geopolitical shifts following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Minister for European

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Albanian Government Shuts Down TikTok, Opposition and Experts Call It Censorship

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The Albanian government announced on Wednesday a one-year suspension of the social media platform TikTok, arguing that the measure is necessary to protect children and enhance online security. However, the opposition and

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UAE President’s Historic Visit to Albania Strengthens Bilateral Ties, Sparks Debate

International·Main·News

In a rare and tightly scheduled diplomatic visit, the President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, arrived in Tirana on Friday for a two-hour stay, marking the

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Albania will not shelter Palestinians from Gaza

International·Main·News

The Albanian PM denies claims, provides no value statements over the proposal despite EU wide condemnation Feb 16,2025 – At the Munich Security Conference, Albanian PM Edi Rama denied any claims that

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A legal and moral Victory against unjust detention in Albania

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ECHR Rules in Favor of Thoma Gëllçi Tirana Times, Februar 25.The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) in Strasbourg ruled today in favor of Thoma Gëllçi, confirming that his arrest was unlawful.

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Saudi Arabia at the center of global foreign policy hosting USA-Russia talks

International·News

Saudi Arabia has consolidated its rising position in the global affairs arena, emerging as a focal point for the ongoing talks between USA the Russia for a variety of issues including recalibrating

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Vetvendosje wins Kosovo elections, loses comfortable majority

News·Region·Western Balkans

Feb 10, 2025 The Vetvendosje Party led by Prime Minister Albin Kurti has claimed victory in the round of general elections held in Kosovo on February 9. With around 90 percent of

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Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj arrested on corruption charges

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TIRANA, Feb. 10, 2025 – The mayor of Tirana, Erion Veliaj, was arrested Monday afternoon by order of the Special Prosecutor’s Office Against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK). Judicial police officers entered

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Archbishop Anastasios, who revived Albania’s Orthodox Church, laid to rest, marking end of an era

Culture·Main·News

TIRANA, Jan. 30, 2025 – The Orthodox Autocephalous Church of Albania bid farewell to its long-serving leader, Archbishop Anastasios Yannoulatos, on Thursday, marking the end of a transformative era for the church

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SPAK takes measures to implement a dedicated strategy against electoral crime

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TIRANA, Jan 29, 2025 – The Special Prosecutor’s Office (SPAK) has outlined its plan to investigate and prevent electoral crimes for the May 11, 2025 elections. Under the direction of Chief Prosecutor Altin

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Albania signs €1bn deal with Italy and UAE on renewable energy, new undersea connection

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TIRANA, Jan. 16, 2025 – Albania, Italy and the United Arab Emirates have signed a trilateral agreement to develop renewable energy infrastructure, marking a €1 billion investment to produce and share solar,

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News - Page 7

Albania’s Former Deputy Prime Minister Faces Corruption Charges After Months of Political Protection

Albania’s Student Revolt Broadens as Trust in Dialogue Erodes

Albania’s Defence Tax Breaks Raise State Capture Concerns

Sweden Reaffirms Strong Support for Albania’s EU Accession Amid Geopolitical Shifts

Albanian Government Shuts Down TikTok, Opposition and Experts Call It Censorship

UAE President’s Historic Visit to Albania Strengthens Bilateral Ties, Sparks Debate

Albania will not shelter Palestinians from Gaza

A legal and moral Victory against unjust detention in Albania

Saudi Arabia at the center of global foreign policy hosting USA-Russia talks

Vetvendosje wins Kosovo elections, loses comfortable majority

Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj arrested on corruption charges

Archbishop Anastasios, who revived Albania’s Orthodox Church, laid to rest, marking end of an era

SPAK takes measures to implement a dedicated strategy against electoral crime

Albania signs €1bn deal with Italy and UAE on renewable energy, new undersea connection

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