October 11, 2025 Albanian judge killed in courtroom shooting amid growing anger over justice system reforms The assassination of Judge Astrit Kalaja highlights Albania's judicial crisis, with 200,000 case backlogs and eroded public confidence following failed reforms.
August 19, 2025 Anti‑corruption protests hit European nation as calls for new elections grow Student-led anti-corruption protests in Belgrade demand fresh elections as violent clashes intensify between demonstrators and Serbian security forces.
August 2, 2025 Man built a country with just 400 citizens, says it all began as 'an experiment' The Free Republic of Verdis claims 400 citizens and operates with its own government, flag, and currency on unclaimed forest land along the Danube River
June 21, 2025 Meet Ramaduro: Europe’s progressive, Soros-trained autocrat and enemy of Trumpism Europe's democratic hypocrisy exposed as Albania's Prime Minister Edi Rama, nicknamed 'Ramaduro' for his autocratic rule, secures a fourth term amid allegations of corruption
May 10, 2025 Former Trump advisors wage Balkan campaign as MAGA moves into Europe Albania's parliamentary elections draw international attention as former Trump campaign advisors support opposition leader Berisha against incumbent PM Rama amid corruption allegations.
April 16, 2025 Soros v Trump: Socialists targets conservatives in upcoming European nation's election Ahead of elections in May, Albania’s PM Edi Rama has been accused of targeting opposition candidates. One opposition figures says the influence of President Trump, George and Alex Soros will be felt.Â
March 17, 2025 Mass anti-corruption protests put strain on close European ally of Russia Serbians have been protesting for months over government corruption, demanding more accountability and respect for the rule of law from the Russian-backed President Aleksandar Vucic.
December 5, 2024 Kosovo accuses Serbia of 'terrorist attack' resembling Russian actions in Ukraine Kosovo accused Serbia of carrying out a terrorist attack on a water pipeline in the Serb majority north of Kosovo. Serbia denies the accusations, but the recent bloodshed highlights that peace in the Balkans is far from certain.
October 23, 2024 Former Albanian president arrested on corruption charges, opposition claims charges are politically motivated Opposition politicians in Albania are condemning the arrest of former Albanian President Ilir Meta, claiming the government of Prime Minister Edi Rama is unfairly targeting political rivals.
May 12, 2024 Ex-Albanian president warns Biden that Russia seeks to 'undermine European values and foundations' in region Albania's former president and leader of the Freedom Party wants to keep the United States in the Balkans and prevent forces Russia from destabilizing the region.