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U.S. State Department confirms no change in Berisha’s “non grata” status after tweet celebrated by DP

U.S. State Department confirms no change in Berisha’s “non grata” status after tweet celebrated by DP

A tweet from a right-wing American journalist this week ignited a political firestorm in Albania, as allies of opposition leader Sali Berisha rushed to claim a diplomatic victory. But a...
May 9, 2025 -
Albania
Berisha claims travel breakthrough to US—but ‘non-grata’ designation remains in place

Berisha claims travel breakthrough to US—but ‘non-grata’ designation remains in place

A tweet from an American journalist on Wednesday triggered a political firestorm in Albania, as allies of opposition leader Sali Berisha celebrated what they claimed was a reversal of his...
May 8, 2025 -
Albania
Edi Rama signs “Memorandum II” in Kuç, projects at least 78 mandates for the Socialists in May 11 elections

Edi Rama signs “Memorandum II” in Kuç, projects at least 78 mandates for the Socialists in May 11 elections

With just three days to go until Albania’s parliamentary elections, Prime Minister Edi Rama returned to Kuç in the southern district of Vlorë to reenact a symbolic move he made...
May 8, 2025 -
Albania
“Majestic Albania” closing rally in Elbasan ends in “majestic” brawl between DP supporters

“Majestic Albania” closing rally in Elbasan ends in “majestic” brawl between DP supporters

A violent altercation at the Democratic Party’s final campaign rally in Elbasan has cast a shadow over the closing days of Albania’s parliamentary election campaign. What should have been a...
May 8, 2025 -
Albania
CEC demands urgent report from DHL over ballot delivery issues in Greece

CEC demands urgent report from DHL over ballot delivery issues in Greece

Albania’s Central Election Commission (CEC) has formally requested an urgent report from DHL, the company responsible for delivering ballots to diaspora voters, following complaints about significant delays and non-deliveries in...
May 8, 2025 -
Albania
Albania to open eight more EU Chapters at fifth intergovernmental conference on May 22

Albania to open eight more EU Chapters at fifth intergovernmental conference on May 22

Albania will open eight new chapters in its EU accession talks later this month, as the country prepares for the fifth intergovernmental conference with the European Union on May 22...
May 8, 2025 -
Albania

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