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EU enlargement at a turning point as leaders meet for Euronews summit

Leaders meet at Euronews’ second Enlargement Summit at a pivotal moment for EU expansion. Montenegro is held back by bilateral disputes, Albania by protests, while Moldova and Ukraine make uneven progress. The Commission’s roadmaps risk widening the gap between frontrunners and stalled candidates.

3 November 2026

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Oleshky truce holds in Ukraine, Albania imposes fines on protesters

A rare ceasefire in Russian-occupied Oleshky enters its fourth day as aid is expected to arrive, after a Russian drone killed at least 14 at Dnipro's station. In Albania, protesters face fines up to €5,500. We also look at Israel's deadlock and the Ebola epidemic in Congo.

30 October 2026

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Albania: opposition MPs disrupt parliament with smoke flares

Opposition MPs disrupted a parliamentary session in Albania by brandishing smoke flares and displaying photographs of injured protesters. They accused police of using violence against demonstrators demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation.

29 October 2026

Europe News

Albania imposes fines of up to €5,500 on people at violent protests

The measures come into force immediately, but require parliamentary approval within 45 days to remain in effect.

29 October 2026

Europe News

Violent protests shake Tirana as police use tear gas and water cannons

Opposition supporters and students mobilised in the Albanian capital, with riot police using water cannons on large groups of protesters. Authorities said 2,500 police officers were deployed to the streets of Tirana.

24 October 2026

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Scuffle breaks out in Albanian parliament as MPs clash over protests

Heated exchanges and chaotic scenes gripped Albania's parliament in Tirana on Thursday as rival MPs clashed inside, while student demonstrators continued their protests outside for a tenth day.

23 October 2026

Albania

Albanian parliament descends into chaos as opposition backs protests

The clashes broke out after parliamentary leadership rejected opposition demands to debate ten days of student demonstrations that have gripped the capital Tirana.

23 October 2026

EU News

EU prize awards probe into rights abuses at Italy’s migrant hub

An investigation published by Dutch platform De Correspondent on the controversial Italy-Albania migration deal, now seen as a model for deportation hubs outside the EU, has won the Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize.

21 October 2026

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Fireworks, petrol bombs and water cannon as unrest escalates in Albania

Protesters threw petrol bombs and fireworks at police in Tirana on Monday, as anti-government demonstrations escalated and riot police responded with water cannon, tear gas and rubber bullets.

20 October 2026

Europe News

Albania's PM Edi Rama blames 'hybrid war' for week of protests

The anti-government protests in the Balkan nation began over a controversial resort development in an ecologically protected area linked to US President Donald Trump's family.

20 October 2026

Europe News

Albanian PM Rama says anti-government protesters crossed 'red line'

The European Commission released a statement condemning the violence in Albania on Sunday, saying it had "no place in a democratic society" and that the response "must remain within the law and proportionate."

19 October 2026

Europe News

Albania's PM refuses to quit with violent protests in sixth day

The unrest follows months of anti-government protests in the Balkan nation, initially sparked by a controversial resort development in an ecologically protected area linked to US President Donald Trump's family.

19 October 2026

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Albanian police clash with protesters in Tirana as unrest enters sixth day

Albanian police used water cannon and tear gas in Tirana as anti-government protests over university conditions and corruption turned violent.

19 October 2026

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Albania: Violent protests rock Tirana for third straight day

Fires burn in central Tirana as protesters throw stones and police respond with tear gas and water cannon. Student-led demonstrations demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation enter their third day.

15 October 2026

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Albania: Student protests in Tirana turn violent as Flamingo Revolution escalates

Albania's capital, Tirana, saw violent clashes between student protesters and police on Tuesday, 13 October, as demonstrations continued overnight into Wednesday.

14 October 2026

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Deadly floods sweep Albania and Montenegro as rivers burst banks

Homes surrounded by water, flooded roads and farmland submerged beneath swollen rivers. Albania and Montenegro were still battling severe flooding on Thursday, 8 January, after days of torrential rain and heavy snow.

9 October 2026