Albania
Clashes erupt in Tirana as anti-government protesters confront Socialist Party supporters
At the centre of the dispute are plans for high-end tourism investments by a company associated with Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of US President Donald Trump.
BALKAN BLOG: US U-turn on Albanian opposition leader comes at a dangerous moment for PM
Prime Minister Edi Rama’s government has been targeted by a wave of mass protests dubbed the "Flamingo Revolution".
"America is great," says Albanian opposition leader after US lifts sanctions
Former secretary of state Antony Blinken banned Sali Berisha and his family from entering the US in 2021 because of "significant corruption".
EU warns Albania's accession process at risk over controversial Kushner-linked resort
Official warns candidate countries must fully align with EU environmental law as part of their accession path.
Albania protests against Kushner-linked resort enter 10th day
What began as a local campaign against a proposed tourism project in the coastal area of Zvërnec has evolved into a broader protest movement targeting Prime Minister Edi Rama's government.
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Albania's Rama hits back at Iran as he suspends Kushner island resort
Albania's Edi Rama has hit back at Iran over alleged cyberattacks as his government suspended Jared Kushner's $4.7bn island resort amid protests and an EU warning that the project threatens Albania's accession bid.
Albania suspends Kushner luxury island resort after EU warning
The Albanian government reportedly announced it would suspend a real estate project led by the son-in-law of the US president Jared Kushner to develop a luxury island resource as the EU says the project threatens its EU accession bid.
Thousands join latest protest over Kushner-linked resort development in Albania
Demonstrators demand the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama, whose government has strongly backed the proposed project on the Adriatic coast.
EU seeks to accelerate Western Balkans integration as enlargement returns to centre stage
The European Union used a summit in Montenegro to signal that enlargement remains firmly on the bloc's agenda, even as long-standing disputes slow the accession of some Western Balkan countries
Albanian PM Rama jokes EU accession is as unpredictable as God and sex
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama voiced scepticism about the pace and predictability of European Union enlargement at the EU-Western Balkans summit.
Germany and France propose gradual EU integration model for Western Balkans and Moldova ahead of Tivat summit
Germany and France have circulated a non-paper proposing a new approach to the enlargement process that would accelerate the gradual integration of Southeast European countries and Moldova into the EU.
BALKAN BLOG: Albania’s ‘flamingo revolution’ raises questions over Rama’s long rule
What began as an environmental campaign against the planned development linked to Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner has rapidly evolved into a broader protest movement.
Albanian protests over Kushner-linked coastal resort intensify
Government vows project will proceed despite thousands-strong protest in Tirana.
Middle East conflict and energy shock slow growth across EBRD regions
Bank warns higher energy costs are reigniting inflation, weakening industrial competitiveness and straining already fragile public finances
Protesters break through police cordon in Tirana as anger grows over Trump-linked resort project
Protests are part of a wider mobilisation against a $4bn tourism development backed by investors linked to Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of US President Donald Trump.
European Council President Costa urges Western Balkans to seize enlargement momentum
Visit to Western Balkans takes place as Brussels seeks to maintain momentum in its long-stalled expansion policy amid heightened geopolitical tensions.
Protesters target Albanian coastal development linked to Trump family
Albanian police have brought criminal charges against 17 people following clashes between protesters and private security personnel at a disputed coastal development site near the village of Zvërnec.
A growing Balkan bloc objects to Ukraine's accelerated EU membership
Former Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orban was the most vocal opponent of Ukraine’s EU accession bid. However, behind the scenes several other EU members have opposed allowing the agricultural superpower to join.
The EU's enlargement dilemma
Europe debates new shape of enlargement as Ukraine and Western Balkan candidates push EU to rethink membership.
BALKAN BLOG: Great powers’ competing agendas for the Western Balkans
EU sidelined as Washington warns over China and Russia's influence in new strategy document, while Xi Jinping honours Serbia’s president in Beijing.