Put to Bed by Albania, ‘Open Balkan’ Had Long Flattered to Deceive

After Albania declares ‘mission accomplished’, experts say few will mourn the apparent demise of the Open Balkan initiative.

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Albania Gender-Equality Law Draws Praise and Condemnation

Women’s rights groups hailed adoption of the new equality law as a historic move – while the opposition Democratic Party and ‘pro-family’ groups called it an attack on traditional values. Original post Here

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Leaked Albanian Investigation Implicates Deputy PM in Tender-Rigging

A leaked file, apparently from an anti-corruption prosecutors’ probe, suggests deputy prime minister Belinda Balluku played an active role in predetermining the winner of a major construction tender. Original post Here

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Albania Boosts Defense Spending to Align with NATO Goals

By Tirana Times November 5, 2025 Albania’s draft budget for 2026 marks a significant milestone in the country’s defense modernization and strategic alignment with NATO objectives. The government has announced a €100 million increase in defense funding, raising total expenditures to €589 million  or approximately 2.1% of GDP  surpassing the …