Albania’s president on Saturday canceled upcoming municipal elections, citing the need to reduce political tensions in the country.
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Albania Anti-Government Protesters Keep Up Heat
Albania’s center-right opposition has called for further protests to bring about resignation of left-wing government and force parliamentary elections.
Police and Protesters Clash Outside Albanian Parliament
Police, protesters clash outside Albanian parliament on Saturday during an anti-government protest demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama.
Why Albania Should Drop New Online Media Laws
Four media organizations ask Albanian government to drop two draft laws on state regulation and compulsory registration of online media to fight fake news.
Albanian Democracy Tested in Key Parliamentary Election
Albanians are voting in a key parliamentary election that follows a landmark agreement
With Handshake, Rivals Agree to Hold Vote to End Albanian Crisis
Country of 2.8 million has been trapped in the throes of a serious electoral crisis since February
Europe Tilts Right With Gains for Nationalists
Openly racist parties gain foothold in European Parliament as Europe tilts right following vote
Eastern Europe and Central Asia Reject Putin Aggression
Many in Eastern Europe and Central Asia united in fear of familiar Soviet-style conquer of Crimea
Eastern Europe Worries Openly About Russia Aggression
Russia intent on conquering slice of Ukraine as Eastern Europe worries who will be next
Montenegro Fresco Draws Political Controversy
Politically charged Montenegro fresco hung in local church has ignited political firestorm history dredging up painful episodes from violence of 20th century