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Albania

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Politicscentre-left
Stabilitystable
Economysolid

Governed by Edi Rama (Socialist Party of Albania, also known as SP), Prime Minister of Albania

Albania is a centre-left governed country under Prime Minister Edi Rama of the Socialist Party, with President Bajram Begaj in office since 2022. The economy shows solid performance with GDP growth at 0.8% in Q1 2026 (Eurostat), inflation stable at 3.0% in August 2026 (Eurostat), and rising consumer confidence.

Students clash with police in France and Albania over education protests: 161,500 rally nationwide

Tens of thousands of protesters clashed with police in France and Albania on Tuesday as student-led demonstrations over education conditions and broader…

about 4 hours ago9 sources

Sports

Germany, Belgium, Poland U21 teams qualify for 2027 Euro; Netherlands secure playoff spot

Jong Oranje, Poland, Germany and Belgium’s U21 teams secured or advanced toward qualification for the 2027 UEFA European Under-21 Championship in Albania and…

7 days ago10 sources

Politics

EU draft plans to scrap national vetoes on enlargement, expand majority voting under von der Leyen

Leaked draft proposals reveal European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is pushing to eliminate national vetoes on EU enlargement decisions and expand…

13 days ago10 sources

Crime

Europe sees wave of violent crimes by minors and young adults with arrests and convictions

A wave of violent crimes involving minors and young adults has unfolded across Europe this week, with arrests and convictions in multiple countries. In Greece…

25 days ago9 sources

Politics

Albanian anti-graft prosecutors seize second villa linked to ex-deputy PM Balluku

Albania’s Special Prosecution Office Against Corruption and Organized Crime has seized a second villa linked to former Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku…

about 1 month ago9 sources