Kosovo Air Traffic Controllers end strike

Kosovo’s Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, Pal Lekaj, and head of the trade union of the Air Traffic Controllers, Artan Hasani, signed Friday a Memorandum of Understanding ending the strike which caused cancellation and delay of many flights in and out of Pristina International Airport over the last two weeks.

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Tougher Security Response Won’t Solve Albania’s Growing Crisis: Experts

As Prime Minister Edi Rama rules out resignation in response to violent protests, a political solution is needed to calm the unrest, experts argue. Original post Here

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Rama: “No Force in the World Can Bring Albania to Its Knees Again”

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has responded to the ongoing protests by sharing an image of a road sign that protesters had knocked to the ground. Young people had earlier written a message in English on the sign: “I’ll never STOP loving you Albania.” Commenting on the image, Rama reaffirmed …

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Polish Embassy Advises Travellers to Avoid Protest Areas in Tirana

The Polish Embassy in Tirana has urged travellers to avoid areas where protests are taking place, as demonstrations in the Albanian capital continue for several days. According to Polish media outlet TVP World, the warning follows an escalation in student protests. The demonstrations initially focused on education-related issues and employment …