Tag: Albania
Balkans 06.09.20 | 09:16

Albania considers holding a referendum on the Greek expansion into its territorial waters

Albanian President Ilir Meta has raised the issue of holding a referendum after Greece unilaterally decided to expand its territorial waters in the Ionian Sea from six to 12 miles. Meta met with civil society representatives to discuss the issue, and they announced they are calling for a referendum....
Macedonia 01.09.20 | 10:29

With Greek border closed until mid September, some Macedonian tourists are turning toward Albania

With the Greek border toward Macedonia, Albania and Turkey kept closed for the news two weeks, the next chance for a review of the decision comes on September 15. Greece only allows tourists and visitors from EU member states and a list of approved countries to enter through the Kulata border crossing...
Balkans 28.08.20 | 11:33

Albania angry after Greece unilaterally extended its territorial waters

Albania strongly denounced the move by Greece to greatly extend its territorial waters, from 6 to 12 miles in the Ionian Sea. Greece meant the move as a warning to Turkey, insisting that it has the right to do the same in Aegean waters where it collides with the much stronger Turkish military. But the...
Balkans 27.08.20 | 15:47

Strange concert schedule of Albanian stars fuels a money laundering mafia theory

A quick spreading twitter thread offers an alternative explanation to the unexpected popularity of ethnic Albanian singers. A string of singers with origins in Albania, Kosovo or Maceodnia, some talented others less so, have become international stars in short succession, starting with Rita Ora and Dua...
Macedonia 26.08.20 | 22:48

Celebration of the 110th anniversary of the birth of Mother Teresa turns into Albanian nationalist chest thumping contest

The honoring of the 110th anniversary of the birth of Mother Teresa was hijacked for a vulgar display of Albanian nationalism today. Activists waving the Albanian flag and wearing Albanian traditional dresses attended the event in front of the memorial home of the Catholic saint, which included Speaker...
Macedonia 03.07.20 | 11:12

Sterjovski: Albania must sign and ratify the European charter for regional or minority languages

Vasil Sterjovski, the only ethnic Macedonian member of the Albanian Parliament, called on the country to finally sign and ratify the European charter for regional or minority languages. Albania, which has significant Greek, Macedonian and other minorities, has refused to accept the charter, and has been...
Macedonia 25.05.20 | 15:50

Outrage after reports that Albania will open its border for Macedonian citizens, but only to those who are ethnic Albanians

A report from Albania, that the country will open its border to all ethnic Albanians from the region, caused outrage in Macedonia. According to the report, Prime Minister Edi Rama announced that the country will open the borders for Albanians from Kosovo and Macedonia, in an attempt to save its tourism...
Balkans 16.03.20 | 17:18

Albania will ban all evening gatherings

The Albanian Government ordered a ban on pedestrians and public gatherings after 18h. The measure is meant to prevent young people from holding parties in public spaces, as the cafes and clubs are closed. Prime Minister Edi Rama said that the public is free to mock his orders, but will have to respect...
Macedonia 12.03.20 | 21:59

Albania introduces restrictions on the border with Macedonia

Albania is introducing restrictions on its three border crossings with Macedonia due to the spread of the coronavirus. Foreign citizens will still be allowed into Albania, but they will be permitted to move toward major cities such as Tirana, Durres, Shokoder, Elbasan.. Albanian citizens will be allowedto...
Balkans 11.03.20 | 16:44

Albania reports first coronavirus death

Albania on Wednesday reported the first death related to a coronavirus infection, of a 73-year-old woman in a hospital in Durres. The patient had spent two months in Bologna in Italy before returning home for a funeral. During that time, unaware of her infection, she had contact with many relatives,...
Balkans 17.02.20 | 23:26

EU-led donors pledge 1.15 billion euros for reconstruction in Albania

The European Union and international donors on Monday pledged 1.15 billion euros (1.24 billion dollars) to help Albania’s recovery from a devastating earthquake in November. “Good news for the people of Albania: We’ve surpassed our target for the reconstruction of Albania and reached a total of...
Macedonia 02.02.20 | 19:31

Ambassador Romeo says that Italy remains opposed to decoupling Macedonia from Albania

In an interview with Radio Free Europe, Italian Ambassador to Macedonia Carlo Romeo says that this country will continue to insist that Macedonia should open EU accession talks only in a package with Albania. This makes it far more difficult for Macedonia to secure the opening of accession talks, given...
Balkans 29.01.20 | 09:44

4.9 Magnitude quake shakes Albania, people in the streets

A 4.9 magnitude earthquake shook Albania on Tuesday, causing people in the capital of Tirana to pour out of their apartments. Preliminary reports said there were no damage or injuries, New York Times reported. The Defense Ministry said the quake at 9:15 p.m. (2015 GMT) was centered 34 kilometers (20...
Macedonia 23.01.20 | 12:48

Corruption: Macedonia and Albania ranked worst in the region

Macedonia is ranked 106th in the Transparency International’s ranking. On a scale of 0 to 100 points (0 – maximum corruption and 100 points – no corruption), the country has earned 35 points, which is two points less than last year. Kosovo and Bosnia and Herzegovina are better than...
Balkans 15.01.20 | 15:50

Albanian police issue warrants for 40 people over quake damage

Albanian prosecutors have issued warrants for 40 people in connection with unsafe construction that contributed to damage in Tirana and surrounding municipalities in the November earthquake. Klan TV said, quoting sources, that 25 of the total were detained in a large-scale raid, while police were searching...
Balkans 16.12.19 | 23:22

Macedonians in Albania demand that Orthodox Christmas is national holiday

Macedonians and other Orthodox minorities in Albania demand January 7th to be included on the official holiday calendar. According to the Ilinden daily, a Macedonian newspaper in Tirana, Vasil Sterjovski, MP from the Macedonian Alliance for European Integration (MAEI), submitted a request to the Albanian...
Balkans 15.12.19 | 11:34

Albania arrests nine people after earthquake

Nine people have been arrested in Albania on suspicion of murder and abuse of power over the collapse of buildings in last month’s earthquake, BBC reported. Two of those arrested on murder charges owned hotels that collapsed in the city of Durres, one of the areas worst hit. Both hotels had been...
Balkans 14.12.19 | 22:39

Albania seeks arrests for quake deaths in collapsed buildings

Albanian prosecutors have issued a series of arrest warrants on charges including murder and abuse of office over the deaths of 51 people killed when a 6.4-magnitude earthquake toppled dozens of buildings last month, police said on Saturday, Reuters reports. Police and prosecutors said initial investigations...
Macedonia 13.12.19 | 09:40

Greece is against decoupling, says Macedonia and Albania should get a date in package

The informal working breakfast of EU and Macedonian and Albanian foreign ministers, held in Brussels on Monday, at the initiative of Greece, according to Greek diplomatic sources, took place in a much better climate than previous informal meetings with European ministers in the framework of Greek efforts...
Balkans 01.12.19 | 14:38

Durres Mayor resigns after comments on death toll spark outrage

Mayor of Durres Valbona Sako stated she was resigning today, after her comments last evening on the earthquake death toll in Durres sparked outrage. Sako wrote on Faceebok: “Hurt by the strong negative reactions to a statement I made under stress that exceeds my strength, I resign from the duty of...
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