All News on Politics in Albania
Erdogan to inaugurate Balkans’ largest mosque in Tirana
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will visit Tirana, Albania, on Thursday to attend the inauguration of the Namazgah Mosque, the largest in the Balkans.
The mosque, built in Ottoman style with four 35-meter minarets, began construction in 2015. It will also house a cultural center, library, exhibition hall, conference room, "museum of coexistence," and a Quran school.
Turkey: Erdoğan to visit Tirana tomorrow – Will attend the inauguration of a new Mosque
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan will visit Tirana tomorrow, Thursday, October 10th, where he will participate in the inauguration of the new Namazgja (Namazgah in Turkish) Mosque in the Albanian capital.
Italy: Fines of up to €10,000 for pilots who assist migrant boats
The Italian government plans to impose fines of up to 10,000 euros on aircraft pilots who search for migrant boats, according to a draft government decree.
Macedonian President Urges Fair Unblocking of EU Negotiations Amid Political Tensions
Macedonian President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova has urged for understanding and a "fair unblocking of the process" regarding North Macedonia's negotiations with the EU. Speaking from the UN podium, she expressed concerns following the EU's decision to commence negotiations with Albania while sidelining North Macedonia.
Radev: North Macedonia's Divergence from Albania on EU Path Is a Consequence of Its Government's Policies
Bulgarian President Rumen Radev, speaking to journalists in New York during the 79th session of the UN General Assembly, expressed concerns about the direction North Macedonia is taking under its new government.
Bulgarian Parliament Reacts to EU’s Split of Albania and North Macedonia in Membership Talks
The Bulgarian National Assembly swiftly reacted to the news of Albania and North Macedonia being separated on their paths to EU membership. Brussels' decision to greenlight Albania's negotiations while pausing those for North Macedonia sparked immediate responses from Bulgaria's parliamentary leaders.
Bulgaria's Borissov: North Macedonia Must Face Consequences of Its Actions as Albania Moves Forward in the EU
Former Bulgarian Prime Minister and current GERB leader Boyko Borissov stated that the Republic of North Macedonia's treatment of Bulgaria has resulted in Albania advancing in its European Union accession process. Albania has accepted the Bulgarian minority, while Borissov emphasized that North Macedonia must now confront the consequences of its actions.
Turkey: Bektashi oppose Rama’s plan for an independent Muslim state in Albania
The reaction of representatives of the Bektashi (or Bektashi) sect in Turkey is being provoked by Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama’s plan to establish within his country’s territory a sovereign Muslim Bektashi Muslim state on the model of the Vatican.
Albania plans to create Vatican-style enclave for Bektashi order
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama confirmed plans on Sept. 21 to establish a "Sovereign State of the Bektashi Order" in the nation's capital of Tirana to "promote a tolerant version of Islam that Albania is proud of."
Rama revealed his vision for a Vatican-style enclave for the Bektashi, Islamic Sufi mystic order.
Illegal immigration: Athens seeks European funding for the fence in Evros – What Panagiotopoulos discussed in Berlin
With Germany’s decision to implement spot checks at its land borders now in effect for 24 hours, Athens is closely monitoring developments.
Albania’s former prime minister Sali Berisha is formally charged with corruption
Former Albanian Prime Minister Sali Berisha on Wednesday said he was formally charged with corruption in connection with a property deal, describing the move as politically motivated.
Himare property rights on agenda for Brussels
Fredi Beleri was released from a prison in Albania on Monday, September 2, and on Monday, September 9, is expected in Brussels, where he will serve as a member of the European Parliament after being elected on the ticket of Greece's governing New Democracy in June.
Rama celebrating his own goal
Since midday last Monday, Greek-Albanian politician Fredi Beleri has been free to carry out his duties as a representative of Greece in the European Parliament. Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama, for his part, may believe that he "ended" Beleri politically.
Beleri vows to appeal to European Court
Monday's decision by an Albanian court to grant the release of the ethnic Greek elected mayor of Himare and MEP for New Democracy Fredi Beleri after 16 months of detention essentially ended his personal adventure but does not lead to an automatic improvement in Greek-Albanian relations, which have been seriously damaged by the affair.
Ethnic Greek politician and MEP is released on probation in Albania
A former ethnic Greek mayor of an Albanian town, whose imprisonment on vote-buying charges has strained Albanian-Greek ties, has been released on probation, his office and a lawyer said Monday.