Albania
Violent Albanian criminal group linked to corruption disrupted with the support of Europol
Two journalists are believed to have exploited their position to disseminate disinformation, influencing public opinion and undermining investigations into the criminal network.
Albanian ex-president Meta held on corruption charges
Former President Ilir Meta detained over corruption allegations, claims political motivation.
Violent Protests in Tirana as Police Clash with Protesters Over Corruption
Albanian police clashed with protesters demanding justice against government corruption and arrests.
Prosecutors indict Albania’s ex PM on corruption charges
Albania's opposition leader indicted on corruption charges, denies wrongdoing, alleges political vendetta.
Coordinated crackdown on high-profile Albanian criminal network
Albanian authorities, with Europol and other law enforcement, arrested 15 members of an international crime group, seizing assets.
Albania’s former PM Berisha loses appeal against ban from UK
Albania's opposition leader, Sali Berisha, lost appeal against UK entry ban over alleged criminal links and corruption allegations.
Albania, wary of Russia, reopens Soviet-era air base to NATO
KUCOVA, Albania, March 4 (Reuters) - NATO member Albania, which has no fighter jets of its own, opened a rebuilt Soviet-era air…
Ukraine’s Zelenskiy arrives in Albania for southeastern Europe summit
Feb 28 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy arrived in the Albanian capital of Tirana, where he will attend a summit with…
Opposition protesters hurl petrol bombs at Albania government building
Opposition protesters pelted Albania's government building with petrol bombs and rocks late on Tuesday, accusing state officials of involvement in organised crime…
Albanian opposition leader faces arrest after immunity lifted
TIRANA, Dec 21 (Reuters) - Albania's parliament voted on Thursday to lift the immunity of opposition leader Sali Berisha after his indictment…
Albania’s top court suspends ratification of migrant pact with Italy, citing constitutional review
Albania's top court suspends ratification of migrant pact with Italy, citing constitutional review.
Albania to host no more than 3,000 migrants under deal with Italy
ROME, Nov 8 (Reuters) - Albania will hold no more than 3,000 migrants at any one time under a deal announced this…