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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

25 Oct

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

24 Oct

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

21 Oct

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

18 Oct

Violent Protests Erupt in Albania’s Tirana as Prime Minister Edi Rama Rejects Calls to Resign

Violent protests erupted on Sunday in the Albanian capital, Tirana. Riot police responded with tear gas. Prime Minister Edi Rama rejected all calls for his resignation.

World politics

Top news17 Oct

Student-Led Protests Spread Across Europe, Inspired by France

Protests are sweeping Europe - many led by students and teachers. Across several countries, young people are demanding better education and a brighter future.

World

16 Oct

Albanian Prime Minister Rama Calls for Calm After Violent Student Protests in Tirana

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama is calling for calm after several days of violent anti-government protests - and at the same time blaming the tense situation on “foreign forces.”

World politics