Fjori Sinoruka

Discriminatory comments from politicians are exacerbating prejudice and encouraging a hostile environment for the community in Albania, rights activist Amarildo Fecanji tells BIRN.

Launched six months ago, the Open Balkan ID Number was presented as marking the start of a single labour market between Serbia, North Macedonia and Albania. It has had some teething troubles.

After a ship refused entry to Thailand arrived back in Albania, prosecutors ordered the seizure of the cargo for examination.

Albania's opposition continued what it called its campaign of “civil disobedience” against Edi Rama's government by blocking roads in six towns across the country.

Experts say a lack of open data when it comes to the environment is hindering the green transition in Albania and Kosovo.

'Letters From Hell', an exhibition in Tirana, explores the grim conditions in two of Communist Albania's most infamous prisons, Spac and Burrel, showcasing correspondence from some of the prisoners.

From New York to Thessaloniki, Prime Minister Edi Rama has been travelling the world to hold meetings with Albanian diaspora communities ahead of next year's elections. Opponents say he's trying to avoid discontent at home.

After an initial attempt to send refugees and migrants for processing in Albania failed, owing to Italian court rulings, a second ship with eight on board arrived in Shengjin port on Friday.

After Italian judges scuppered a second attempt to send migrants for processing in Albania, critics say the ‘offshoring' agreement between the two countries is in deep trouble.

The COP29 climate change summit in Baku has proven a lucrative side hustle for the host – gas-producing, oil-rich Azerbaijan – with Balkan visitors lining up to strike deals.