World Jun 11 A look at the Albanian island where a Kushner-Trump resort plan has sparked protests By Simon Ostrovsky, Katia Patin, Fjoralba Sinoruka
World Jun 09 What to know about the growing opposition to an Albanian resort linked to the Trump family Albania’s state anti-corruption agency has opened an investigation related to the project but has not disclosed details. By Zana Cimili, Associated Press
World Jun 03 Protests grow over resort in Albania linked to Trump son-in-law Jared Kushner The venture, spanning an abandoned island and a nearby stretch of seafront on Albania’s southern coast, has drawn opposition from environmental campaigners and critics of long-time Socialist Prime Minister Edi Rama. By Zana Cimili, Associated Press
World Aug 13 At least 3 dead and thousands displaced as wildfires rage across southern Europe Thinly-stretched crews are fighting to contain blazes after weeks of searing heat. By Derek Gatopoulos, Llazar Semini, Associated Press
World May 11 Polls close in Albanians election dominated by uphill efforts to join the EU Albanians voted Sunday in parliamentary elections after a boisterous campaign dominated by the country’s uphill effort to join the European Union and Prime Minister Edi Rama’s bid for a fourth term in office. By Llazar Semini, Associated Press
Oct 16 Italy brings first migrants of thousands to Albanian port to process asylum request By Llazar Semini, Associated Press An Italian navy ship docked at the Albanian port of Shengjin to bring the first group of 16 migrants intercepted in international waters. Continue reading
Feb 28 Ukraine's Zelenskyy pleads for more ammunition at Albania summit of southeastern European nations By Llazar Semini, Susie Blann, Associated Press Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that increasing the supply of armaments, and especially ammunition, is paramount for Ukraine just over two years since Russia's full-scale invasion. Continue reading
Feb 16 Former FBI official sentenced to over 2 years in prison for concealing payment from Albanian businessman By Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press A former high-ranking FBI counterintelligence official was sentenced on Friday to more than two years in prison for taking hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash from a businessman with ties to the Albanian government — and trying to conceal… Continue reading
Nov 02 Albania's opposition tries to disrupt a parliament session in protest against ruling Socialists By Llazar Semini, Associated Press Albanian opposition lawmakers have caused commotion in Parliament, trying to disrupt a session in protest against what they say is increasingly authoritarian rule by the governing Socialists. Continue reading
May 03 Albania's Socialists seek to impeach nation's president By Llazar Semini, Associated Press Lawmakers from Albania’s governing left-wing Socialist Party have started an impeachment process against the country’s president, who they accuse of violating the constitution during the last election, one of their leaders said Monday. Continue reading