Archaeologists discover first-of-its-kind ancient Roman tomb in Albania The site is set to become a tourist attraction The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2025
Albanian court refuses to extradite Russian blogger A court in Albania decided on Friday not to extradite a Russian self-proclaimed blogger arrested last August on spying charges, who faces similar charges in Moscow. Reuters · Apr 14, 2023
Albanian opposition protests against corruption, poverty Thousands of opposition supporters rallied in front of the Albanian prime minister's office on Saturday accusing the government of Edi Rama of corruption and protesting against the high cost of living which is forcing people to leave the country. Reuters · Feb 11, 2023
Environmentalists protest airport project near Albanian bird sanctuary Environmentalists protested over the weekend at the building site of a new airport in Albania's south meant to boost tourism but which they say will endanger sanctuaries for some 200 bird species including flamingos and pelicans. Reuters · Jan 29, 2023
Serbs in northern Kosovo to start removing barricades from Thursday Kosovo Serbs who have been blocking roads in northern Kosovo for 19 days have agreed to start removing barricades from Thursday morning, bowing to calls by the United States and European Union to defuse tensions. Reuters · Dec 28, 2022
EU prepared to send reinforcements to mission in Kosovo The European Union is ready to reinforce its EULEX mission, tasked with patrolling northern Kosovo, in response to the latest tensions in the region, the bloc's foreign policy chief said on Monday. Reuters · Dec 12, 2022
Serbs in Kosovo clash with police as ethnic tensions flare Serb protesters in northern Kosovo blocked main roads for a second day on Sunday following a nighttime exchange of fire with police after the arrest of a former Serb policeman, amid rising tensions between authorities and Kosovo's Serb minority. Reuters · Dec 11, 2022
Anti-government protesters scuffle with police in Albania Opposition protesters scuffled with police in front of the office of Prime Minister Edi Rama on Saturday where tens of thousands had gathered to protest against corruption, rising poverty and a growing number of people leaving the country. Reuters · Nov 12, 2022
Iranian diplomats burn documents hours before leaving Albania Iranian diplomats burned documents in the early morning on Thursday hours before they were to leave the country after Albania cut diplomatic relations with Iran, accusing the Islamic Republic of an cyberattack in July. Reuters · Sep 8, 2022
Albania investigates military factory intruders from Russia and Ukraine Albania said on Sunday it was investigating why two Russians and a Ukrainian had tried to enter a military factory. Reuters · Aug 21, 2022
Lewis Hamilton condemns reports of sexist and racist harassment of F1 fans Formula One has condemned the harassment of fans in Austria, reacting to reports on social media of sexist catcalling, racist and homophobic abuse and inappropriate touching of female fans The Guardian - UK · Jul 10, 2022
Albanian opposition leader resigns after party split The leader of the Albanian opposition Democratic Party Lulzim Basha resigned on Monday following months of stalemate between him and former head of party over leadership.Former president and prime minister Sali Berisha has been challenging Basha for months since he was thrown out of the party last year after Washington… Reuters · Mar 21, 2022