Latest News from Albania
Women Rise to the Top in Albanian Police
When the Albanian police and the American program for criminal investigation, ICITAP, opened a call to train policewomen to lead criminal operations in Albania a year ago, only 16 out of the 84 who were invited to apply showed interest.
Bulgaria PM Heading for China with 7 Mins for China-CEE Summit
Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov has departed for a visit to China with seven ministers for a meeting with the country's leadership and officials from Central and Eastern European states.
The city of Suzhou in Eastern China is due to host the Fourth leaders' meeting of China and Central and Eastern European (CEE) countries on November 24-25.
Albania Warned to Take Islamist Threats Seriously
Albanian police spokesperson Genti Mullai told media on Monday that officers are investigating people believed to have been responsible for an Islamist attack threat to Interior Minister Saimir Tahiri.
"We don't have anyone under arrest yet, but we are interviewing people who have information about this threat and those who might be behind it," said Mullai.
Belgrade landmarks in colors of France
The Sava River Bridge, Palace Albania and the Statue of the Victor in the Belgrade Fortress were on Saturday lit up with the colors of the French flag.
City Manager Goran Vesic announced earlier that Belgrade and Serbia would in this way "symbolically express solidarity with the friendly people of France that was shaken by a dreadful terrorist attack."
Albania Minister Receives Emailed Terror Threat
Albanian Interior Minister Saimir Tahiri on Saturday said he had received a threatening message via his personal email about a terrorist attack in Albania.
The short message writes that Albania will be the next country to be attacked by Islamic State in revenge for Albania's involvement in the war on terror.
Balkan Leaders Voice Shock Over Carnage in Paris
In Bosnia, the President of the Council of Ministers, Denis Zvizdic, told French Prime Minister Manuel Valls in a telegram that Bosnia and Herzegovina was "profoundly shocked by the news of the killings in Paris.
"I am convinced that now we must present a united face to the threat of terrorism. My thoughts go out to the families of the victims," he said.
Ambassador Kirby: U.S. has no reason to bring down Vucic's cabinet
Ambassador Kirby: U.S. has no reason to bring down Vucic's cabinet
The United States has no reason to be bringing down the government of Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic, U.S. Ambassador Michael Kirby has said.
Kirby pointed out that his country is "very satisfied with the work of the Serbian government headed by the prime minister."
Croatia Demands Action on EU Refugee Plan
Croatian Interior Minister Ranko Ostojic on Thursday said Croatia was demanding am EU meeting in order to implement the European Commission plan on refugees.
OSCE urges Albania to reject libel bill
Albania should reject a bill introducing imprisonment for libel of public officials, says OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media.
Albania Backs off From Restoring Defamation Crime
Following a hostile reaction from the media and pressure from international bodies such as the OSCE, the Albanian government has withdrawn a draft amendment that aimed to re-criminalize defamation of senior officials.
BIRN Albania Slates Call to Restore Libel as Crime
BIRN office in Albania had criticised an apparent initiative to restore defamation as a criminal offence in Albania and has called on the government to immediately distance itself from any such move.
On Wednesday, media reports said the government was intending to restore defamation as a criminal offence in the law code.
Oil Slick in Durres Causes Outrage in Albania
Oil pollution that struck the beach of the Albanian port and resort of Durres a few days ago has revealed the negligence of institutions in preventing such situations.
Albania has also been slow in implementing regulations to ensure greater discipline regarding the waste management of ships anchored in the country's ports.
Antalya Film Festival announces foreign entrees
The 52nd International Antalya Film Festival announced 10 foreign films at the International Competition section of the festival. The films will be screened for the first time in Turkey, according to a written statement made by the festival committee.
Ex-KLA Fighter Accused of War Crimes in Kukes
Kosovo's Special Prosecution Office on Monday issued an indictment against for Xhemshit Krasniqi for war crimes allegedly committed in Kukes in Albania.
Frontex Reports 1.2 Million Illegal Border Crossings into EU in January-October
Frontex has reported a total of 1.2 million illegal border crossings at the EU's external borders in the first ten months of this year, which is four times the 282 000 recorded for the whole of 2014.
More than 540 000 migrants have arrived on the Greek islands between January and October, which was 13 times more than in the same period last year.