Witnesses at the trial for the 2018 killing of Kosovo Serb politician Oliver Ivanovic were reluctant to confirm previous testimonies they gave to the prosecution, namely their identification of alleged... read more →
Authorities in Albania, Kosovo and Bosnia and Herzegovina have hit back at claims made by the Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov that they are sending “mercenaries” to fight against a... read more →
Human rights watchdogs have criticized plans by Albania’s High Judicial Council and the Ministry of Justice to reduce the number of courts in the country. “Reducing the number of judges... read more →
In Shkoder, Albania, an attempted murder on Monday has reignited concerns over the Albanian tradition of blood feuds, or revenge killings. The man, Vincens Prioli, survived after being shot. According... read more →
Murders in Albania increased by 13% in 2021. Women and girls killed by their partner, ex-partner or family member made up close to one third of all cases. In most... read more →
The governments of Albania, Serbia and North Macedonia have finalised an Open Balkan agreement that will see businesses operating in the security and defence industries enjoy reduced customs and border... read more →
The National Assembly of the Democratic Party (PD) in Albania voted to nullify an earlier convention held last week, barring individuals labelled as “non grata” by the US from holding... read more →
Lefter Koka, a former Albanian minister and well-known powerbroker, was arrested this week on charges of corruption. His arrest was carried out by the Special Prosecution Against Corruption and Organized... read more →
The newly appointed chief of police in Albania, Gledis Nano, has announced that all officers will be required to undergo drug testing for the first time amid drug use concerns... read more →
Ethnic Albanian representatives in Serbia have not yet reached an agreement with the Serbian government amid allegations that authorities deleted addresses belonging to ethnic Albanians in the country’s south. “There... read more →
