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Catholic Church Condemns Burning of Vatican Flag During Protest: Calls for Calm and Dialogue

The Albanian Bishops’ Conference has condemned the burning of the Vatican flag during a protest on Durrës Street in Tirana, describing the act as unacceptable and contrary to the law and Albania’s tradition of hospitality. In an official statement, the Bishops’ Conference expressed solidarity with the Apostolic Nuncio in Tirana, …

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Croatia Sets Eight Conditions for Montenegro Before EU Accession

Croatia has sent European Union member states a document outlining its national position on unresolved issues with Montenegro. In the document, Zagreb lists the conditions Montenegro must fulfil before joining the European bloc. Croatia directly links some of these demands to the closure of negotiating Chapters 23 (Judiciary and Fundamental …

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US Embassy Warns Citizens Again: Violent Protest Could Spread

The US Embassy in Tirana has issued another warning following clashes on Wednesday afternoon during a protest that began on Durrës Street before moving towards the Prime Minister’s Office. In a message addressed to American citizens in Tirana, the embassy warned that the protest had turned violent and could spread …

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President Begaj Calls for Restraint and Responsibility: Discontent Must Not Be Expressed Through Violence!

Albanian President Bajram Begaj has reacted to the incidents that occurred today during protests that have escalated significantly. In an official statement, Begaj called on all parties to exercise restraint to prevent the situation from escalating further. Begaj stressed that peaceful protest is a fundamental right, but violence must not …

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Piro Vengu: Vandalism Serves No Cause

Former Defence Minister Piro Vengu has reacted following acts of violence reported for the second consecutive day during protests outside the Ministry of Education. In a social media post, Vengu stated that students have the right to protest and express their concerns, but stressed that violence and vandalism serve no …

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Albanian President Urges Calm as Street Protest Clashes Continue

President Bajram Begaj voiced concern about escalating tensions as students who gathered for a second day of rallies against the government clashed with law enforcement officers again. Original post Here

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Kosova forms working group for KLA leaders’ appeal

The government of Kosova has established a working group to coordinate a state strategy for the appeal proceedings involving four former Kosovo Liberation Army leaders: Hashim Thaçi, Kadri Veseli, Jakup Krasniqi and Rexhep Selimi. Prime Minister Albin Kurti described their convictions by the Specialist Chambers as legally and morally unjust. …

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Shtjefën Gjeçovi remembered 97 years after his murder

Franciscan priest Shtjefën Gjeçovi, a prominent figure in Albanian history, passed away on October 14, 1929. He devoted his life to the Albanian cause. According to documents held by the General Directorate of Archives, two men speaking Serbian ambushed Gjeçovi as he returned from Prizren and shot him. Born Hilë …

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EU delegation calls for peaceful protests and priority investigations

The European Union Delegation to Albania expressed concern over escalating violence during protests in Tirana. It called for priority investigations into allegations that police used excessive force against protesters and journalists. In a statement on X, the delegation stressed that freedom of gathering and expression are fundamental rights and core …

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Speaker Peleshi calls for peaceful protests and respect for the law

Assembly of Albania Speaker Niko Peleshi said the right to protest is a constitutional right that citizens must exercise peacefully and in accordance with the law. He made the remarks as tensions continued for a second day outside the Ministry of Education in Tirana. Peleshi said violence and vandalism undermine …