Experts: Democracy can overcome nationalist rhetoric2013-02-11Citizens and media must not accept nationalism as a substitute from politicians for better services and functioning institutions.
Albania protests report of massive corruption2013-01-03The opposition said a recent report on money that was transferred out of Albania through illegal activities proves that the government is corrupt.
Albanians celebrate 100 years of independence2012-11-30Albania's 100th anniversary was observed across the country and in Kosovo.
Government, opposition cast blame in protester's death2012-11-08Lirak Bejko was one of 20 people protesting the lack of government payments former political prisoners are entitled to under a 2007 law.
Albania candidacy hinges on reforms, elections2012-10-12The European Commission recommended giving Albania EU candidate country status, but with the condition that the country achieve progress in several sectors.
EU urging immunity reform in Albania2012-09-13Failure to pass legislation on immunity reform for MPs will seriously set back the country's EU accession.
Socialists boycott Albania president vote2012-06-12The ruling Democratic Party elevated Interior Minister Bujar Nishani to president over the objections of the Socialist Party.
Political standoff stymies Albania's presidential vote2012-06-09Disagreement between the major parties in parliament has delayed the election of the next president.
Tensions high following arrest of Republican Guards commander2012-02-01Recent arrests connected to an incident a year ago, in which security forces used lethal force against protestors in Tirana, trigger a new barrage of accusations.
Political stalemate holds Albania back2011-10-14The tug-of-war between the government and opposition takes a toll on the country's EU prospects.
Italy and Greece ask Albania to unify on European agenda2011-09-13Albania needs to calm its problems at home in order to move on the European integration, ministers say.
Albania intends to sell all2011-07-05A government-announced plan to sell public property meets strong opposition and questions about transparency.
2011-05-27TIRANA, Albania -- The Electoral College rejected a challenge from the opposition Socialist Party (SP) on Thursday (May 26th) over the final results...
2011-05-25TIRANA, Albania -- The main opposition Socialist Party (SP) said on Tuesday (May 24th) it does not recognise the final results of the May 8th mayoral...
2011-05-24TIRANA, Albania -- The Central Elections Commission (CEC) announced late on Monday (May 23rd) that candidate Lulzim Basha of the ruling Democratic Pa...
2011-05-20TIRANA, Albania -- The Central Election Commission (CEC) spent another day Thursday (May 19th) counting ballots inadvertently cast in the wrong boxes...
2011-05-19TIRANA, Albania -- The outcome of the May 8th mayoral election in Tirana took a turn after the Central Election Commission (CEC) decided on Wednesday...
Dispute heats up over Tirana mayoral race2011-05-18A decision to count misplaced ballots could unseat incumbent Edi Rama.
2011-05-16TIRANA, Albania -- The final results of the May 8th local elections will be published by the end of this week, the Central Election Commission announ...
2011-05-15TIRANA, Albania -- Opposition Socialist Party leader Edi Rama said on Saturday (May 14th) he has won re-election as mayor of Tirana following the May...