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Serbia Faces Mounting Scrutiny as Democratic Backsliding Deepens

Serbia could lose €1.36 billion from the EU Growth Plan over rule of law and democratic concerns, according to the European Movement in Serbia. Tirana Times, April 11, 2026 – Serbia’s path

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Do the Balkans really want EU membership?

By Daniel Serwer Tirana Times, March 06, 2026 – While all eyes are on the Iran war, subtle but important changes are taking place with respect to the Balkans. I think the

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Strategic-Sector Governance Under Strain:The Bankers Petroleum Case and China-Linked Risk Exposure in Albania

Tirana Times, February 25 2026 – Domestic governance gaps are the primary entry points through which foreign actors can generate corrosive outcomes in strategic sectors. The Bankers Petroleum illustrates how this happens:

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Trump’s New Tariffs and Their Impact on Albania and the Western Balkans

Headline·Western Balkans

TIRANA, April 4, 2025 — President Donald Trump’s sweeping new tariffs on global trade partners have sparked concern and debate across Europe and the Western Balkans, with Albania finding itself in an

1 year ago

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What is the aim of the Declaration on military cooperation between Croatia, Albania and Kosovo?

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Albania, Croatia and Kosovo signed a joint declaration of cooperation on defence on 18 March in Tirana, which sparked anger among the Serbian officials, who interpreted such a move as a threat

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News Analysis: A Geopolitical Shift in the Western Balkans?

Op-Ed·Premium·Western Balkans

Trilateral Defense Pact Between Albania, Croatia, and Kosovo Redefines Regional Security Architecture? A new security alignment is taking shape in Southeastern Europe, as three nations deepen military cooperation—sparking regional tensions and redefining

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Albania, Croatia, and Kosovo Sign Defense Agreement: A New Military Alliance in the Balkans?

Headline·Main·Western Balkans

By Tirana Times TIRANA, Albania, March 19th— Albania, Croatia, and Kosovo have signed a joint declaration aimed at strengthening defense and security cooperation, marking a significant geopolitical development in the Western Balkans.

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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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Western Balkans - Page 2

Serbia Faces Mounting Scrutiny as Democratic Backsliding Deepens

Do the Balkans really want EU membership?

Strategic-Sector Governance Under Strain:The Bankers Petroleum Case and China-Linked Risk Exposure in Albania

Trump’s New Tariffs and Their Impact on Albania and the Western Balkans

What is the aim of the Declaration on military cooperation between Croatia, Albania and Kosovo?

News Analysis: A Geopolitical Shift in the Western Balkans?

Albania, Croatia, and Kosovo Sign Defense Agreement: A New Military Alliance in the Balkans?

Vetvendosje wins Kosovo elections, loses comfortable majority

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News Analysis: A Geopolitical Shift in the Western Balkans?

Vetvendosje wins Kosovo elections, loses comfortable majority

Albania, Croatia, and Kosovo Sign Defense Agreement: A New Military Alliance in the Balkans?

News Analysis: Kosovo Parliament Fails Again to Elect Speaker, Highlighting Deepening Partisan Divides and Institutional Fragility

What is the aim of the Declaration on military cooperation between Croatia, Albania and Kosovo?

Trump’s New Tariffs and Their Impact on Albania and the Western Balkans

Western Powers Push to Turn Balkans into Migrant Buffer Zone, Stirring Rights Alarm

Serbia on Edge as Vučić’s Legitimacy Crumbles

PM Rama’s Misguided Diplomacy on Kosovo

NATO Values as Security Infrastructure: Evidence From Student Conversations

Albania’s EU bid faces IBAR delay

Iran could target Albania?

Albania Opposition Protest Deepens Political Crisis