Albania

  • Apr 15, 2019
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Albania’s EU bid will force concessions to protesters

Repeated and widely supported anti-government demonstrations are damaging Rama’s democratic image

Albania
  • Feb 19, 2019
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Albanian party crisis will damage EU bid

The whole opposition has resigned its parliamentary mandates, piling on the pressure on the ruling Socialists

Albania
  • Jan 7, 2019
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Protests could shift Albania towards authoritarianism

Student protesters have their own grievances but also articulate a general mood of dissatisfaction

Albania
  • Dec 31, 2018
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Cabinet cull will not assuage Albanians’ discontent

Premier maintains his government has not failed but sacks half his ministers while blaming "out of touch" ruling party

Albania
  • Dec 21, 2018
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Iranian activity in Europe will stretch EU ties

Albanian expulsion of Iranian ambassador for undiplomatic activity adds to series of activities against dissidents

Albania
  • Dec 17, 2018
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Albanian government must find answer to student anger

Protesting Albanian students pose problem for premier by refusing to meet him to negotiate their demands

Albania
  • Oct 29, 2018
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New interior minister may help start Albanian-EU talks

Third interior minister in 20 months is attempt to tackle organised crime more convincingly by June 2019

Albania
  • Jul 11, 2018
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London Balkans summit may soften UK Brexit withdrawal

London’s Western Balkans summit goes well despite foreign secretary’s no-show and imminent UK disappearing act

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