“Mini Schengen” renamed “Open Balkan”; Vučić, Rama and Zaev sign three documents
SKOPJE – The initiative for regional cooperation “Mini Schengen”, which includes Albania, North Macedonia and Serbia, has a new name from today – “Open Balkan”. This...
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From disappointment to indifference: EU’s failure to deliver to Skopje and Tirana dominates Prespa Forum
The inaugural Prespa Forum Dialogue, held on 1 and 2 July 2021 in North Macedonia, marked the three years since one of the most significant...
Western Balkan leaders meet for Tirana Economic Summit
by EWB
TIRANA – Western Balkan Prime Ministers and Presidents met in the capital of Albania yesterday for a regional summit on economic cooperation. Political issues were...
“EU path is not one of the options, but the only and ultimate choice”
by EWB
FLORENCE – Although the lack of actions of the European Union left room for the new actors such as Russia, China and Turkey in the...
Albanian 2021 election: Typical example of Western Balkan electoral standards
Parliamentary election in Albania was competitive, but the ruling party enjoyed the advantages of the incumbency. The opposition failed to attract enough undecided voters and...
Edi Rama declares victory in Albanian elections, 92% polling stations counted
by EWB
TIRANA – Prime Minister of Albania Edi Rama has invited the members and supporters of his Socialist Party to a victory rally, as the vote...
59% polling stations counted in Albania: SP at 49%, DP at 39%, SMI at 7%
by EWB
TIRANA – As of 6 PM on Monday, around 59% of polling stations have been counted in Albania following the elections on Sunday. The ruling...
Crucial election campaign in Albania concludes amid tensions and violence
The tensions on the political scene in Albania have reached their pinnacle this week, as the campaign for the elections on 25 April wrapped up....
Insufficient fight against corruption haunting Albania as it heads into election
As is the case with other Western Balkan countries, Albania is heading into another election, scheduled for 25 April, with the issue of prevalent corruption...
Albania receives first batch of AstraZeneca vaccine
by EWB
TIRANA – Albania received the first batch of 38,400 vaccine doses from AstraZeneca on Friday, Exit News reported. As with the other three shipments from...