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Albania police use tear gas, rubber bullets as anti-government student protests turn violent

Tear gas, water cannons and rubber bullets were used to disperse protesters in Tirana, Albania, on Oct 24.
Tear gas, water cannons and rubber bullets were used to disperse protesters in Tirana, Albania, on Oct 24.

Albania formalises corruption charges against ex-deputy PM Balluku

Protesters gather outside the National Historical Museum during an anti-government protest by students in Tirana, Albania, October 20, 2026. REUTERS/Louisa Gouliamaki
Protesters gather outside the National Historical Museum during an anti-government protest by students in Tirana, Albania, October 20, 2026. REUTERS/Louisa Gouliamaki

Albanian PM says protests pose threat to EU membership, not government

Protesters throw cobblestones during an anti-government demonstration in central Tirana on Oct 17.
Protesters throw cobblestones during an anti-government demonstration in central Tirana on Oct 17.

Albanian police fire rubber bullets as student protests rage

A demonstrator swings a flare amid clashes during an anti-government protest by students in Tirana, Albania, October 17, 2026. REUTERS/Louisa Gouliamaki
A demonstrator swings a flare amid clashes during an anti-government protest by students in Tirana, Albania, October 17, 2026. REUTERS/Louisa Gouliamaki

EU Commission floats safeguards against democratic backsliding by new members

The proposals reflect a renewed interest among EU members in expanding the 27-nation bloc, driven largely by Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
The proposals reflect a renewed interest among EU members in expanding the 27-nation bloc, driven largely by Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

Eddie Hearn dismisses Tyson Fury talk of Anthony Joshua no-show for super fight

British boxer Anthony Joshua taking a wefie with a fan on July 23, ahead of his bout against Albania’s Kristian Prenga on July 25.
British boxer Anthony Joshua taking a wefie with a fan on July 23, ahead of his bout against Albania’s Kristian Prenga on July 25.

Trump family project in Albania has already caused ‘irreparable’ damage: NGOs

Satellite images reveal that during a 25-day period in May, a road was cleared, an entire zone deforested, and a bridge built.
Satellite images reveal that during a 25-day period in May, a road was cleared, an entire zone deforested, and a bridge built.

Singer Dua Lipa backs Albanian protests against Trump-linked resort

British singer Dua Lipa said she shared the protesters’ concerns about the Albanian government’s transparency in approving the development.
British singer Dua Lipa said she shared the protesters’ concerns about the Albanian government’s transparency in approving the development.

Businessman who sold land for Kushner resort in Albania suspected of faking the deeds

FILE PHOTO: A woman walks up a hill before a protest against a luxury resort plan by a company linked to U.S. President Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, on an environmentally sensitive part of the Adriatic coast, in Zvernec near Vlora, Albania June 6, 2026. REUTERS/Florion Goga/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A woman walks up a hill before a protest against a luxury resort plan by a company linked to U.S. President Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, on an environmentally sensitive part of the Adriatic coast, in Zvernec near Vlora, Albania June 6, 2026. REUTERS/Florion Goga/File Photo

Albania's PM defends €4 million Kanye West concert

FILE PHOTO: Feb 13, 2022; Inglewood, CA, USA; Rapper/recording artist Kanye West during the Cincinnati Bengals game against the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium. Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports/ File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Feb 13, 2022; Inglewood, CA, USA; Rapper/recording artist Kanye West during the Cincinnati Bengals game against the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium. Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports/ File Photo

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