SPAK concludes investigations against Sali Berisha in “Partizani” corruption case
The Special Structure Against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK) has closed its investigation into the “Partizani” case, in which Democratic Party leader Sali Berisha, his son-in-law Jamarbër Malltezi, two businessmen,...
Albanian High Court rejects Democrat MP’s request to suspend prison sentence
The Albanian High Court has rejected a request from Democratic Party (DP) MP Ervin Salianji to suspend the execution of his one-year prison sentence. On Tuesday, the Court, upheld the...
Albanian PM confident country will join EU by 2030 despite opposition criticism
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama is convinced that Albania will become a member of the European Union before 2030. In an interview following the Second Intergovernmental Conference between Albania and...
Albanian opposition criticizes EU negotiations progress, blames government for delays
The Albanian opposition acknowledges the opening of EU negotiation chapters but insists that the move by Brussels was not due to Albania’s achievements. Key opposition figures claim that the country,...
Von der Leyen urges EU leaders to explore migrant return hubs along lines of Albania – Italy model
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called on EU leaders to explore the idea of setting up migrant return hubs in non-EU countries. In a letter sent ahead...
Albania and the European Union open negotiations on first chapter cluster in Luxembourg
Albania has reached another historic milestone in its European Integration process by opening negotiations with the European Union for the first chapter cluster today. Why is this important: This marks a...
Albanian National Football Team secures key win against Georgia in Nations League
Albania’s National Football Team achieved an important 0-1 victory against Georgia in a Nations League match held at the Tbilisi Stadium. The game’s only goal came in the 48th minute,...
Albania’s proposed science law sparks debate with academic community
The Albanian government’s proposed bill on science and scientific research has entered parliamentary discussions, sparking debates between MPs and academic community. Why is it important: The bill aims to introduce a...
Payment from EU Growth Plan for the Western Balkans to start before the end of this year
In the context of the summit of the ‘Berlin Process’ that was held on Monday in the German capital, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that payment from...
Berlin Process marks 10 years: key agreements and future plans for Western Balkans integration
On Monday, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hosted the leaders of six Western Balkan countries at the 10th-anniversary summit of the ‘Berlin Process.’ European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, along...