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Europe's week: EU accession talks begin & Brussels defends sanctions

Here are the top stories from Brussels this week.

Europe News

'Historic moment': EU negotiations open for Albania, North Macedonia

For North Macedonia, the opening of negotiations is 17 years in the making.

Albania

Cyberattack blocks government and public websites in Albania

Officials say the hackers used similar methods to other recent cyberattacks in Europe.

Bulgaria

Bulgaria's political turmoil could sink a deal to solve EU veto row

A deal looked in reach but it was suddenly thrown into doubt by Bulgaria's government losing a confidence vote in parliament.

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Europe News

'You are a mess guys': Albania PM angry over EU membership delays

"You are a mess guys, you are a big mess and you are a disgrace."

Europe News

Serbia, Albania and North Macedonia row back on EU summit snub threat

The trio are frustrated at the lack of progress in joining the EU.

Republic of North Macedonia

Summit looks to develop plan for mini Schengen zone in Western Balkans

It comes as countries in the region struggle to get the green light to join the European Union.

Albania

Albanian man arrested for inciting terrorism on social media

The suspect allegedly used fake online profiles to call for attacks on state institutions.

World News

Good News: UK’s first queer museum and how coffee grows cucumbers

What’s gone well in the world this week? The UK’s first queer museum, how coffee grows cucumbers and the beginner’s guide to landing a plane.

Italy

Five sailors drown after tugboat sinks off Italian coast of Bari

The vessel had been heading for Albania when it sank, according to the Italian coast guard.

My Europe Series

Do Western Balkan countries like Macron's idea for a two-tier Europe?

Serbia, Albania, North Macedonia and Montenegro all applied to join the EU more than a decade ago.

Europe Decoded

Watch: Airbase in Albania's former 'Stalin' town to be used by NATO

The base bad been used to store rusting Soviet and Chinese jets since the collapse of the USSR. It will soon host state-of-the-art NATO fighter jets.

Albania

Albania's communist-era airbase gets NATO makeover

The airbase is located 85 kilometres away from the capital Tirana in Kuçova, which used to be called Stalin City during Albania's communist era.

Albania

Albania could push for solo EU membership bid, says PM Edi Rama

Joint accession talks involving Albania and North Macedonia have been vetoed by Bulgaria.

Albania

NATO to open Balkan airbase in member state Albania

Renovatory work on the Kuçovë base began in January, as military spending in much of Europe has been rising.

Albania

Tirana renames Russian embassy street 'Free Ukraine'

The decision was unanimously approved by municipal councillors in Tirana.

Albania

Constitutional court overturns impeachment of Albania's president

The court said the evidence against Meta did not amount to “a grave violation of the constitution.”

Albania

Court set to rule on the impeachment of Albania's president Ilir Meta

To impeach or not to impeach? Court set to decide president's fate.

Albania

Protesters clash with police outside Albania's opposition headquarters

Hundreds of protesters stormed the headquarters of Albania's main opposition party amid an internal battle over the party's leadership.

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Clashes as protesters enter Albania opposition HQ in Tirana

Albanian police intervened on Saturday to move away hundreds of protesters who broke into the Tirana headquarters of the country’s main opposition party in an internal squabble over the party's leadership.