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Massive police operation for Albania–Serbia match: drones banned, fines up to 100,000 ALL

Massive police operation for Albania–Serbia match: drones banned, fines up to 100,000 ALL

Around 1,500 police officers will be deployed across Tirana on Saturday, June 7, as Albania hosts Serbia at the National Arena in a high-tension 2026 World Cup qualifier. The State...
June 5, 2025 -
Culture & Society
Albania and Greece restart maritime talks, seek to move past regional tensions

Albania and Greece restart maritime talks, seek to move past regional tensions

Albanian Foreign Minister Igli Hasani traveled to Athens Tuesday at the invitation of his Greek counterpart, George Gerapetritis, for what was officially presented as a meeting to deepen bilateral ties....
June 3, 2025 -
Albania
Berisha asks European conservatives to send fact-finding mission to Tirana over “rigged” elections

Berisha asks European conservatives to send fact-finding mission to Tirana over “rigged” elections

Sali Berisha traveled to Brussels on Tuesday to demand that the European People’s Party (EPP) send a fact-finding mission to Albania to investigate his claims of election manipulation. The request...
June 3, 2025 -
Albania
Parliamentary commissions reconvene after May 11 elections amid renewed political clashes

Parliamentary commissions reconvene after May 11 elections amid renewed political clashes

Albania’s parliamentary commissions resumed work for the first time since the May 11 elections, immediately reigniting partisan clashes between the ruling Socialists and the Democratic Party opposition. Why this is...
June 2, 2025 -
Albania
Over 200,000 fans scramble for tickets to Albania-Serbia qualifier

Over 200,000 fans scramble for tickets to Albania-Serbia qualifier

Demand skyrocketed for the highly anticipated Albania-Serbia Euro qualifier, with over 200,000 ticket applications submitted by the May 30 deadline. Why this is important: The match, set for June 7...
June 2, 2025 -
Culture & Society
Tirana hotels fully booked as Keinemusik concert attracts 20,000+ fans

Tirana hotels fully booked as Keinemusik concert attracts 20,000+ fans

95% of accommodation in the capital was reserved this weekend as thousands of music fans arrived for a major electronic concert and parallel cultural events. Why this is important: The...
June 2, 2025 -
Culture & Society

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