The Balkans March 17 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.
The Balkans 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.
The Balkans 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.
The Balkans 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.
The Balkans February 22, 2024 Albanian lawmakers approve deal for country to hold thousands of migrants for Italy Albania's Parliament on Thursday approved a deal to host up to 3,000 asylum seekers for Italy, despite opposition and criticism from human rights groups.
The Balkans February 20, 2024 Albanians rally by the thousands against ruling Socialist government Opponents of Albania's socialist government gathered by the thousands Tuesday, exchanging blows with police and accusing the Cabinet of corruption.
The Balkans February 15, 2024 Putin fueling regional tensions as Blinken arrives in Albania: 'bleak picture' Secretary of State Antony Blinken is visiting NATO ally Albania to reaffirm the strong bond between the U.S. and Albania with tensions in the region at their worst in decades.
The Balkans November 1, 2023 EU warns Serbia and Kosovo to make peace or suffer the consequences Kosovo and Serbia must normalize relations if both countries are to move forward with the path to EU membership. Recent tensions and escalating violence put in jeopardy both parties European Union aspirations.
