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Expert warns Albanian organised crime has expanded across Europe
Albanian organised crime groups have significantly expanded their presence across Europe in recent years and, according to anti-mafia researcher Professor Vincenzo Musacchio, have become one of the main drivers of…
Protests Erupt in Albania as Corruption Case Puts Political Leadership Under Pressure
Protesters in Tirana hurled petrol bombs at the government building housing Prime Minister Edi Rama's office on Monday, demanding the government's resignation…
“We Know Our Responsibilities”: Rama Rejects Outside Guidance on Corruption Fight
Albania aims for EU membership by 2030, facing challenges like corruption.
Internationally active Albanian organised crime network busted
Ten arrests made in Albania's organized crime raid, targeting cocaine trafficking and money laundering.
Rama to secure historic 4th term in Albania
Socialist Prime Minister Edi Rama secured a comfortable majority in Albania’s election, riding a wave of pro-EU sentiment to become the country’s…
The Albanian general election at a glance
Albania's parliamentary elections feature 26 parties vying for 140 seats, with PS and PD as main rivals amid voter disillusionment.
Albania’s Rama seeks fourth term in election dominated by graft, EU membership
Albanian corruption scandal affects elections and EU membership prospects.
Albania to create a Vatican-style, Bektashi state in Tirana
Albania plans to establish a sovereign Muslim state for the Bektashi order in Tirana.
Albania bans TikTok for a year after killing of teenager
Albania on Saturday announced a one-year ban on TikTok, the popular short video app, following the killing of a teenager last month…
Heroin kingpin arrested after 703 kilos of heroin found in soap shipment
An international law enforcement operation supported by Europol has led to the arrest of a suspected heroin trafficker running a criminal network…