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The trails in the Western Balkans worth the trek

In partnership with Regional Cooperation Council

The Illyricum Trail combines wine tasting with visiting ancients sites. The Balkan Monumental Trail celebrates abstract and modernist monuments from the second half of the 20th century. Where can these unique cultural routes be found? The Western Balkans.

Albania

US sanctions Albanian ex-PM Sali Berisha over corruption

The State Department barred former Albanian Prime Minister Sali Berisha from entering US territory over accusations of "significant corruption."

Albania

Albanian President says impeachment investigation is "illegal"

Albanian MPs have begun an impeachment process against President Ilir Meta, who they accuse of violating the constitution during last month's election.

Kosovo

Italian, Albanian and Kosovan police seize more than 400kg of cocaine

Italian police estimated that the seized drugs had a European market value of more than €100 million, a record for Kosovo.

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World

“Europe is a religion and nobody can betray this religion in Albania,” said Albania's Prime Minister

Global Conversation interviews Albania’s Prime Minister Edi Rama ahead of the State of the Union conference in Florence and discusses the country's ongoing efforts to join the European Union.

Europe News

Splitting EU bids of North Macedonia & Albania 'not possible'

Brussels had been considering both applications alongside each other, but last week Olivér Várhelyi, the European commissioner for enlargement, told Euronews that decoupling the bids "might be an option" if Bulgaria continues to oppose North Macedonia's entrance in the bloc.

Republic of North Macedonia

EU's credibility 'undermined' if North Macedonia delayed from joining

On Thursday it emerged Brussels could press ahead in talks with Albania over membership of the EU, leaving North Macedonia behind.

Albania

New bid to put Albania's ex-defence minister on trial over 2008 blast

26 people were killed when a munitions disposal factory exploded near the capital Tirana in 2008.

World

Brussels plans fresh drive to start Albania's EU membership talks

EU countries vetoed the latest attempt to begin negotiations.

Albania

Albanian government seeks to impeach President Ilir Meta

Lawmakers from Albania's government have accused the country's President of violating the constitution during last month's election.

Adventures

The Via Dinarica Mega Trail - The Western Balkans' answer to the Alps

In partnership with Regional Cooperation Council

The Via Dinarica Mega Trail crosses eight countries and offers activities for all kinds of adventurers: hiking, ski touring, kayaking, white water sports and winter sports. It is also home to amazing views and centuries of cultural heritage.

Albania

Edi Rama claims ‘beautiful victory' in Albanian election

Albania’s prime minister Edi Rama claimed “the most beautiful victory” in parliamentary elections, which would make him the country’s first prime minister to win three terms.

Albania

Albanian elections seen as key milestone on road to EU membership

Albanians go to the polls on Sunday in an election that is seen as a key milestone on its roadmap to European Union membership

My Europe Series

Albania's EU dream is on hold. Its leaders may like it that way

It hasn't escaped attention in the Western Balkans that it is Muslim-majority states such as Albania and Kosovo that have struggled to find a welcome in Brussels.

Italy

Albanian suspect in 2016 Nice attack arrested in Italy

The suspect has been identified as Endri Elenzi and is alleged to have provided arms for the 2016 attack.

Albania

North Macedonia's woes could hamper Albania's EU bid, says PM Edi Rama

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama told Euronews that "internal problems" within the EU could delay his country's accession to the bloc.

Albania

Five people injured in knife attack at a mosque in Tirana

Police have not disclosed any motive for the attack and are investigating.

My Europe Series

How EU enlargement apathy could push Kosovo and Albania to join forces

If Albania and Kosovo both find the doors of Europe slammed shut, they may both conclude that a federation is the next best option.

Albania

Kosovo unveils memorial wall for wartime refugees

The former Bllaca refugee camp, near the North Macedonian border, once hosted 440,000 people fleeing Serb repression.

Albania

Albania sends troops and police to end air traffic control strike

Air traffic controllers were striking over pay, causing more than a dozen flights at Albania's one international airport to be cancelled.