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Sweden Reaffirms Strong Support for Albania’s EU Accession Amid Geopolitical Shifts

By Lutfi Dervishi Sweden remains a steadfast supporter of Albania’s European Union accession, citing the importance of enlargement in the wake of geopolitical shifts following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Minister for European Union Affairs and Nordic Cooperation Jessica Rosencrantz, who vizited today  (March 10th) Albania,highlighted Sweden’s commitment to a merit-based …

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Ollga Plumbi – The Woman from the Future

By  Valentina Leskaj   Ollga, the woman with deep black eyes, who appears so elegant in an old photograph wearing a hat, often comes to my mind whenever we discuss the Women’s Movement. Her portrait, as she spoke to me in that simple but beautiful house on Rruga e Kavajës, …

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Behind Albania’s Forest Crisis: Governance, Economy, and EU Accession

This article was produced as part of the Thematic Networks of PULSE, a European initiative that supports transnational journalistic collaborations   The woodlands of Albania are a verdant expanse that once covered nearly half of the country’s rugged and mountainous terrain.  In these past 25 years, however, they have been …

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Promoting women’s leadership and participation in the next political elections is key for Albania  

By: Fiona McCluney, UN Resident Coordinator        Michele Ribotta, Chair of UN Gender Group   Tirana, 8 March 2025 The general elections of May 11, 2025,are an important opportunity to strengthen democracy in Albania and consolidate past achievements in advancing women’s leadership in decision-making. While Albania has made …

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Albanian Government Shuts Down TikTok, Opposition and Experts Call It Censorship

The Albanian government announced on Wednesday a one-year suspension of the social media platform TikTok, arguing that the measure is necessary to protect children and enhance online security. However, the opposition and independent experts have labeled the decision as an act of censorship that could impact the electoral campaign planned …

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Albanian Ministry Confirms One-Year Ban on TikTok ‘to Protect Children’

Albania’s Minister of Education confirmed the prime minister’s previous announcement of a year-long ban on social media site TikTok, saying that it will be imposed within days. Original post Here

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Drita Hajdari: Pioneering Prosecutor Who Battled Injustice in Kosovo

After a career littered with firsts, retired Kosovo prosecutor Drita Hajdari says the pursuit of justice for the crimes committed during the collapse of Yugoslavia is far from over. Original post Here

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Monday Briefing from the Balkans: March 3, 2025

Catch up on the weekend’s most important developments with Balkan Insight’s digest of news from countries across the region. Original post Here

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PM’s Attacks on Prosecutors Turn Albania’s Justice Reform Into Election Issue

Following the arrest of a key ally, Prime Minister Edi Rama has launched a campaign targeting the judiciary in a bid to turn the tables ahead of May’s elections, experts say. Original post Here

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Justice and Realpolitik: Trump, Thaci and the Kosovo Special Court

Donald Trump’s sympathy for Hashim Thaci – and his propensity to take bold action – could end the ordeal of Kosovo’s former president before the Hague court, over which the US has significant leverage. Original post Here

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Sweden Reaffirms Strong Support for Albania’s EU Accession Amid Geopolitical Shifts

By Lutfi Dervishi Sweden remains a steadfast supporter of Albania’s European Union accession, citing the importance of enlargement in the wake of geopolitical shifts following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Minister for European Union Affairs and Nordic Cooperation Jessica Rosencrantz, who vizited today  (March 10th) Albania,highlighted Sweden’s commitment to a merit-based …

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Ollga Plumbi – The Woman from the Future

By  Valentina Leskaj   Ollga, the woman with deep black eyes, who appears so elegant in an old photograph wearing a hat, often comes to my mind whenever we discuss the Women’s Movement. Her portrait, as she spoke to me in that simple but beautiful house on Rruga e Kavajës, …

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Behind Albania’s Forest Crisis: Governance, Economy, and EU Accession

This article was produced as part of the Thematic Networks of PULSE, a European initiative that supports transnational journalistic collaborations   The woodlands of Albania are a verdant expanse that once covered nearly half of the country’s rugged and mountainous terrain.  In these past 25 years, however, they have been …

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Promoting women’s leadership and participation in the next political elections is key for Albania  

By: Fiona McCluney, UN Resident Coordinator        Michele Ribotta, Chair of UN Gender Group   Tirana, 8 March 2025 The general elections of May 11, 2025,are an important opportunity to strengthen democracy in Albania and consolidate past achievements in advancing women’s leadership in decision-making. While Albania has made …

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Albanian Government Shuts Down TikTok, Opposition and Experts Call It Censorship

The Albanian government announced on Wednesday a one-year suspension of the social media platform TikTok, arguing that the measure is necessary to protect children and enhance online security. However, the opposition and independent experts have labeled the decision as an act of censorship that could impact the electoral campaign planned …

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Albanian Ministry Confirms One-Year Ban on TikTok ‘to Protect Children’

Albania’s Minister of Education confirmed the prime minister’s previous announcement of a year-long ban on social media site TikTok, saying that it will be imposed within days. Original post Here

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Drita Hajdari: Pioneering Prosecutor Who Battled Injustice in Kosovo

After a career littered with firsts, retired Kosovo prosecutor Drita Hajdari says the pursuit of justice for the crimes committed during the collapse of Yugoslavia is far from over. Original post Here

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Monday Briefing from the Balkans: March 3, 2025

Catch up on the weekend’s most important developments with Balkan Insight’s digest of news from countries across the region. Original post Here

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PM’s Attacks on Prosecutors Turn Albania’s Justice Reform Into Election Issue

Following the arrest of a key ally, Prime Minister Edi Rama has launched a campaign targeting the judiciary in a bid to turn the tables ahead of May’s elections, experts say. Original post Here

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Justice and Realpolitik: Trump, Thaci and the Kosovo Special Court

Donald Trump’s sympathy for Hashim Thaci – and his propensity to take bold action – could end the ordeal of Kosovo’s former president before the Hague court, over which the US has significant leverage. Original post Here

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Sweden Reaffirms Strong Support for Albania’s EU Accession Amid Geopolitical Shifts

By Lutfi Dervishi Sweden remains a steadfast supporter of Albania’s European Union accession, citing the importance of enlargement in the wake of geopolitical shifts following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Minister for European Union Affairs and Nordic Cooperation Jessica Rosencrantz, who vizited today  (March 10th) Albania,highlighted Sweden’s commitment to a merit-based …

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Ollga Plumbi – The Woman from the Future

By  Valentina Leskaj   Ollga, the woman with deep black eyes, who appears so elegant in an old photograph wearing a hat, often comes to my mind whenever we discuss the Women’s Movement. Her portrait, as she spoke to me in that simple but beautiful house on Rruga e Kavajës, …

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Behind Albania’s Forest Crisis: Governance, Economy, and EU Accession

This article was produced as part of the Thematic Networks of PULSE, a European initiative that supports transnational journalistic collaborations   The woodlands of Albania are a verdant expanse that once covered nearly half of the country’s rugged and mountainous terrain.  In these past 25 years, however, they have been …

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Promoting women’s leadership and participation in the next political elections is key for Albania  

By: Fiona McCluney, UN Resident Coordinator        Michele Ribotta, Chair of UN Gender Group   Tirana, 8 March 2025 The general elections of May 11, 2025,are an important opportunity to strengthen democracy in Albania and consolidate past achievements in advancing women’s leadership in decision-making. While Albania has made …

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Albanian Government Shuts Down TikTok, Opposition and Experts Call It Censorship

The Albanian government announced on Wednesday a one-year suspension of the social media platform TikTok, arguing that the measure is necessary to protect children and enhance online security. However, the opposition and independent experts have labeled the decision as an act of censorship that could impact the electoral campaign planned …

News

Albanian Ministry Confirms One-Year Ban on TikTok ‘to Protect Children’

Albania’s Minister of Education confirmed the prime minister’s previous announcement of a year-long ban on social media site TikTok, saying that it will be imposed within days. Original post Here

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Drita Hajdari: Pioneering Prosecutor Who Battled Injustice in Kosovo

After a career littered with firsts, retired Kosovo prosecutor Drita Hajdari says the pursuit of justice for the crimes committed during the collapse of Yugoslavia is far from over. Original post Here

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Monday Briefing from the Balkans: March 3, 2025

Catch up on the weekend’s most important developments with Balkan Insight’s digest of news from countries across the region. Original post Here

News

PM’s Attacks on Prosecutors Turn Albania’s Justice Reform Into Election Issue

Following the arrest of a key ally, Prime Minister Edi Rama has launched a campaign targeting the judiciary in a bid to turn the tables ahead of May’s elections, experts say. Original post Here

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Justice and Realpolitik: Trump, Thaci and the Kosovo Special Court

Donald Trump’s sympathy for Hashim Thaci – and his propensity to take bold action – could end the ordeal of Kosovo’s former president before the Hague court, over which the US has significant leverage. Original post Here