EU integration
Berisha appears at SPAK again, accuses prosecutors of “amnestying electoral crimes”
Former Albanian Prime Minister Sali Berisha appeared once again at the Special Anti-Corruption Structure (SPAK) on Monday, as part of his ongoing legal obligation to check in with authorities under...
Albanian President marks Kosovo’s 17th independence anniversary with call for unity and integration
During a state reception commemorating the 17th anniversary of Kosovo’s independence, Albanian President Bajram Begaj hailed Kosovo’s independence as a testament to resilience and sacrifice, honoring those who fought for...
2024 in review: Western Balkans between EU integration and persisting tensions
The Western Balkans continued to navigate a challenging dual dynamic in 2024: the pursuit of European Union (EU) integration on the one hand and the enduring shadow of inter-ethnic tensions...
SPAK marks five years of anti-corruption achievements in Albania
The Special Structure Against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK) commemorated its fifth anniversary with an impressive track record of achievements. Since its establishment in December 2019, SPAK has prosecuted 61...
Albania launches “Transparent Albania” platform to boost budget transparency
The Ministry of State for Public Administration and Anti-Corruption has launched the “Transparent Albania” platform for public consultation. This centralized digital portal aims to provide citizens with fast and easy...
Special Court upholds house arrest for Sali Berisha son-in-law
The Special Court Against Corruption and Organized Crime rejected Jamarbër Malltezi’s request to lift the house arrest measure imposed on him. The same judge that lifted his father-in-law, Sali Berisha’s...
Former North Macedonian Deputy PM resigns from politics following U.S. ‘non grata’ designation
Former Deputy Prime Minister of North Macedonia, Artan Grubi, has stepped down from politics and his leadership roles in the Democratic Union for Integration (BDI) after being designated “non grata”...
Kosovo President meets European Council President Costa ahead of EU-Western Balkans Summit
Kosovo President Vjosa Osmani met with European Council President Antonio Costa in Brussels on the eve of the EU-Western Balkans Summit. During the meeting, Osmani congratulated Costa on his new...
Albanian Prime Minister attends key EU-Balkans meeting in Brussels
Prime Minister Edi Rama is in Brussels today to meet with the new President of the European Council, Antonio Costa, as part of a high-level informal dinner with Western Balkan...
Albanian rights central to talks between North Macedonia and Albania’s parliament speakers
At the invitation of Albania’s Speaker of Parliament, Elisa Spiropali, the Speaker of North Macedonia’s Parliament, Afrim Gashi, is on an official visit to Tirana. During their meeting, Spiropali emphasized...