Albania Rules Out Hosting NATO Summit in 2027, Says Edi Rama
Albania, the intended host, says there will be no NATO summit in 2027.
Conflicts
Moldova Could Move Ahead of Ukraine in EU Membership Talks, Commission Says
Moldova may be able to advance faster than Ukraine on its path to EU membership. The European Commission hopes Montenegro could be formally invited as early as this summer.
World politics
Croatia’s Demands Over a Warship and Swimming Pool Threaten Montenegro’s EU Bid
A dispute over an old sailing ship and the name of a swimming pool has thrown Montenegro’s path to EU membership into disarray. Croatia is demanding measures rooted in the war in the former Yugoslavia before it will consider admitting its neighbour.
World politics
Smoke Bombs and Flares Disrupt Albanian Parliament as Opposition Calls for Rama to Resign
Flares and smoke bombs were set off during a session of the Albanian parliament as calls were made for the prime minister to resign.
Conflicts
Protests over rising living costs spread across Europe, with more than 150 arrested in Spain and Italy
Protests in France over rising living costs have spread across Europe this weekend, with demonstrations in Italy, Albania, Portugal and Spain. At least 128 people, more than half of them minors, have been arrested by police after violent riots in central Barcelona.
World
Protests Sweep Europe as Demonstrators Rally in Albania, Spain and Italy
Large demonstrations are taking place in several European cities on Saturday. In the Albanian capital, Tirana, riot police have once again used tear gas, water cannons and rubber bullets against demonstrators.
World
Albania Student Protests Continue for Eighth Day as Police Use Tear Gas and Water Cannons
Protesters throw stones as police respond with water cannons and tear gas. Protests in Albania have now been going on unabated for eight days.
World
Albania’s Edi Rama Blames ‘Hybrid War’ for Protests Over Corruption and Education
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama claims a “hybrid war” is behind the unrest in the country.
Conflicts- World politicsViolent Protests Erupt in Albania’s Tirana as Prime Minister Edi Rama Rejects Calls to Resign
- WorldStudent-Led Protests Spread Across Europe, Inspired by France
- World politicsAlbanian Prime Minister Rama Calls for Calm After Violent Student Protests in Tirana
- World politicsAlbania Protests Continue for Third Day as Students Demand Government Resignation
- WorldEU Weighs Fewer Vetoes and Less Power for New Members to Ease Enlargement
- WorldGreece to return remains of Bulgarian ruler Tsar Samuel to Sofia
- WorldWorld leaders and royals gather in Oslo for King Harald’s funeral
- World politicsSerbia moves to dissolve parliament, paving way for snap election
- World politicsTear gas fired at protesters over Trump family-linked hotel project in Albania
- ConflictsUkraine moves closer to EU membership as new negotiation steps are agreed
- WorldIreland takes over EU presidency with focus on enlargement and tough budget talks
- WorldHeat wave moves east as Balkan countries issue warnings over 40C temperatures
- World politicsProtesters rage against the Trump clan's luxury construction, saying enough is enough
- World politicsAlbanians rage against the Trump clan's luxury construction project: Enough is enough