Albania's parliament voted to lift the immunity of opposition leader Sali Berisha, who faces corruption charges related to his influence as premier between 2005 and 2009. Berisha denies the charges, deeming the vote illegal and politically motivated. His supporters protested outside the parliament, while lawmakers who support him disrupted the session. Berisha, a former president and prime minister, was barred from entering the United States in 2021 due to corruption accusations by the State Department.

Jared Kushner's plan to build a tourist resort in Albania's southern coast has sparked mixed reactions. While local officials like Vlora's mayor Ermal Dredha support the project for its potential to boost tourism and the economy, environmentalists like Jon Vorpsi express concerns about the ecological impact. The project is part of a broader investment by Kushner's Affinity Partners in the Balkans, including developments in Serbia. The initiative follows a recent change in Albanian law allowing construction in protected areas, raising fears among locals about environmental degradation and cultural site threats.

Jared Kushner's plan to build a tourist resort in Zvernec, Albania, has sparked mixed reactions. While local officials like Vlora's mayor Ermal Dredha support the project for its potential to boost tourism and the economy, environmentalists like Jon Vorpsi fear it will harm the protected coastal area. The project is part of a broader investment by Kushner's Affinity Partners in the Balkans, including developments in Albania and Serbia. The initiative follows a recent change in Albanian law allowing construction in protected areas for high-rated hotels and resorts. The project has already influenced local real estate prices and sparked debates about environmental and cultural preservation.

Jared Kushner's plan to build a tourist resort in Zvernec, Albania, has sparked mixed reactions. While local officials like Vlora's mayor Ermal Dredha support the project for its potential to boost tourism and the economy, environmentalists like Jon Vorpsi fear it will damage the protected coastal area. The project is part of a broader investment by Kushner's Affinity Partners in the Balkans, including developments in Albania and Serbia. The initiative follows a recent change in Albanian law allowing construction in protected areas for high-rated resorts. The project has already influenced local real estate prices and sparked cultural preservation concerns in Serbia.

Jared Kushner's plan to build a tourist resort in Zvernec, Albania, has sparked mixed reactions. While local officials like Vlora's mayor Ermal Dredha support the project for its potential to boost tourism and the economy, environmentalists like Jon Vorpsi express concerns about the impact on protected lands and wildlife. The project is part of a broader investment by Kushner's Affinity Partners in the Balkans, including developments in Albania and Serbia. The initiative follows a recent change in Albanian law allowing construction in protected areas for high-rated resorts. The development has already influenced local real estate prices and sparked debates about environmental and cultural preservation.

NATO member Albania reopened the Soviet-era Kucova Air Base to NATO aircraft amid increased threats from Russia. Prime Minister Edi Rama highlighted the base's role in enhancing security in the Western Balkans. NATO invested over 50 million euros in the base, with airspace protection provided by Italy and Greece. The reopening was marked by the landing of two fighter jets from NATO's Aviano Air Base in Italy. Albania, a NATO member since 2009, is also negotiating with NATO to build a naval base at Porto Romano.

NATO member Albania reopened the Soviet-era Kucova Air Base to NATO aircraft amid increased threats from Russia. NATO invested over 50 million euros to enhance its presence in the region. Prime Minister Edi Rama highlighted the base's role in bolstering security in the Western Balkans, a region he described as endangered by Russia's neo-imperialist ambitions. The air base, once known as 'Stalin City,' marks a shift from its Cold War-era role. Albania, a NATO member since 2009, is also negotiating to build a naval base at Porto Romano.

NATO member Albania reopened the Soviet-era Kucova Air Base to NATO aircraft amid increased threats from Russia. The base, refurbished with over 50 million euros from NATO, aims to bolster security in the Western Balkans. Prime Minister Edi Rama highlighted the region's vulnerability to Russian neo-imperialist ambitions. The air base, once known as 'Stalin City,' marks a significant shift from its Cold War-era role. Albania, a NATO member since 2009, is also negotiating with NATO to establish a naval base at Porto Romano.

NATO member Albania reopened the Soviet-era Kucova Air Base to NATO aircraft amid increased threats from Russia. The base, refurbished with over 50 million euros from NATO, aims to bolster security in the Western Balkans. Prime Minister Edi Rama highlighted the region's vulnerability to Russian neo-imperialist ambitions. The air base, once known as 'Stalin City,' marks a significant shift from its Cold War-era role. Albania, a NATO member since 2009, is also negotiating with NATO to establish a naval base at Porto Romano.

NATO member Albania reopened a rebuilt Soviet-era air base in Kucova to serve NATO aircraft amid increased threats from Russia. The base, funded with over 50 million euros by NATO, aims to bolster security in the Western Balkans. Prime Minister Edi Rama highlighted the region's vulnerability to Russian neo-imperialist ambitions. The air base, once known as 'Stalin City,' marks a shift from its Cold War role targeting Western countries to now being part of NATO's defense infrastructure. Albania, a NATO member since 2009, is also negotiating to build a naval base at Porto Romano.

NATO member Albania has reopened a rebuilt Soviet-era air base in Kucova to serve NATO aircraft, amid increased threats from Russia. The base, funded with over 50 million euros by NATO, aims to bolster security in the Western Balkans. Prime Minister Edi Rama emphasized the region's vulnerability to Russian neo-imperialist ambitions. The air base, once known as 'Stalin City,' marks a significant shift from its Cold War-era role. Albania, a NATO member since 2009, is also negotiating with NATO to establish a naval base at Porto Romano.

Albania has reopened a Soviet-era air base in Kucova to serve NATO aircraft, amid increased threats from Russia. NATO invested over 50 million euros to enhance its presence in the region. Prime Minister Edi Rama highlighted the base's role in bolstering security in the Western Balkans. The air base, once known as 'Stalin City,' marks a significant shift from its Cold War-era purpose. Albania, a NATO member since 2009, is also negotiating with NATO to establish a naval base at Porto Romano.

NATO member Albania has reopened the Kucova Air Base, a Soviet-era facility, to serve NATO aircraft amid increased threats from Russia, according to Prime Minister Edi Rama. The base, which received over 50 million euros in funding from NATO, is part of efforts to enhance security in the Western Balkans. Italy and Greece currently protect Albania's airspace. The Kucova Air Base, once known as 'Stalin City', is symbolic of Albania's shift from potential Cold War frontlines to a NATO ally. Albania is also discussing the creation of a naval base at Porto Romano with NATO.

NATO member Albania has reopened a rebuilt Soviet-era air base in Kucova to serve NATO aircraft amid increased threats from Russia. The Kucova Air Base, refurbished with over 50 million euros from NATO, aims to bolster security in the Western Balkans. Prime Minister Edi Rama highlighted the region's vulnerability to Russian neo-imperialist ambitions during the inauguration. The air base, once known as 'Stalin City,' now hosts NATO fighter jets, marking a significant shift in Albania's military alignment since joining NATO in 2009. Albania is also negotiating with NATO to establish a naval base at Porto Romano.

NATO member Albania reopened a rebuilt Soviet-era air base in Kucova to serve NATO aircraft, amid increased threats from Russia. The base, refurbished with over 50 million euros from NATO, aims to bolster security in the Western Balkans. Prime Minister Edi Rama highlighted the region's vulnerability to Russian neo-imperialist ambitions. The air base, once known as 'Stalin City,' marks a significant shift from its Cold War-era role. Albania, a NATO member since 2009, is also negotiating with NATO to establish a naval base at Porto Romano.

The family of 27-year-old Albanian man Farruku, who died on the UK migrant barge Bibby Stockholm, buried him amidst controversy over the conditions on the barge, which rights groups have likened to a prison ship. The British interior ministry is investigating the incident, which occurred on December 12, and a coroner has stated there was nothing suspicious about Farruku's death, attributing it to 'compression of the neck' from 'suspension by ligature'. Farruku's family remembers him as a hard worker who sought a better life in Britain, influenced by other family members' success there. Over 11,000 Albanian asylum seekers arrived in Britain by boat from May to September 2022, but after collaboration between the UK and Albanian governments in December 2022, crossings by Albanians fell by 90%. Farruku's sisters funded the repatriation of his body and funeral expenses through an online fundraiser.

Albania's parliament voted to lift the immunity of opposition leader Sali Berisha, leading to potential arrest on corruption charges. Berisha, a former president and prime minister, is accused of favoring his daughter's husband in state land privatization. He denies the charges, claiming the decision is illegal and politically motivated. His supporters protested outside the parliament, while some lawmakers disrupted the session. The US State Department has previously barred Berisha and his family from entry due to alleged corruption.

Albania's parliament voted to lift the immunity of opposition leader Sali Berisha, who is charged with corruption related to land privatization favoring his daughter’s husband during his tenure as prime minister from 2005 to 2009. Berisha denies the charges, claiming the vote was illegal and politically motivated. His supporters protested outside the parliament, and the U.S. has previously barred Berisha and his family from entry due to alleged corruption.

Albania's parliament voted to lift the immunity of opposition leader Sali Berisha, paving the way for his arrest on corruption charges. Berisha, a former president and prime minister, denies the charges and claims the vote is politically motivated. The decision has sparked protests from his supporters and disruptions in parliament. Berisha, who leads the Democratic Party, was previously barred entry to the U.S. over corruption allegations.

Albania's parliament voted to lift the immunity of opposition leader Sali Berisha, leading to his potential arrest on corruption charges. Berisha, a former president and prime minister, denies the charges and claims the vote is politically motivated. The decision has sparked protests from his supporters and disruptions in parliament. Berisha, who has been barred from entering the U.S. due to corruption allegations, continues to lead Albania's largest opposition party, the Democratic Party.

Albania's parliament voted to lift the immunity of opposition leader Sali Berisha, who is charged with corruption related to land privatization favoring his daughter’s husband during his tenure as prime minister from 2005 to 2009. Berisha denies the charges, claiming the decision is illegal and politically motivated. His supporters protested outside the parliament, while lawmakers who support him disrupted the session. Berisha, also a former president, was barred from entering the United States in 2021 due to corruption accusations by the State Department.

Albania's parliament voted to lift the immunity of opposition leader Sali Berisha, paving the way for his arrest on corruption charges. Berisha, a former president and prime minister, denies the charges and claims the vote is politically motivated. The decision has sparked protests from his supporters and disruptions in parliament. Berisha, who leads the Democratic Party, was previously barred entry to the U.S. over corruption allegations.

Albania's parliament voted to lift the immunity of opposition leader Sali Berisha, leading to his potential arrest on corruption charges. Berisha, a former president and prime minister, denies the charges and claims the vote is politically motivated. The session was disrupted by his supporters, and protests occurred outside the parliament. Berisha, who leads the Democratic Party, has been barred from entering the United States due to alleged corruption.

Albania's parliament voted to lift the immunity of opposition leader Sali Berisha, who faces corruption charges related to his influence as prime minister between 2005 and 2009. Berisha denies the charges, deeming the vote illegal and politically motivated. His supporters protested outside the parliament, while lawmakers who support him disrupted the session. Berisha, also a former president, was barred from entering the United States in 2021 due to corruption accusations by the State Department.

Albania's parliament voted to lift the immunity of opposition leader Sali Berisha, leading to his potential arrest on corruption charges. Berisha, a former president and prime minister, denies the charges and claims the vote is politically motivated. The session saw disruptions from Berisha's supporters, both inside and outside the parliament. Berisha, who leads the Democratic Party, has previously been barred entry to the U.S. due to corruption allegations.

Albania's parliament voted to lift the immunity of opposition leader Sali Berisha, paving the way for his arrest on corruption charges. Berisha, a former president and prime minister, is accused of using his influence to benefit his daughter's husband during his tenure. He denies the charges, calling the vote illegal and politically motivated. The decision has sparked protests from his supporters and disruptions in parliament. Berisha, who leads the Democratic Party, was previously barred from entering the U.S. due to corruption allegations.

Albania's parliament voted to lift the immunity of opposition leader Sali Berisha, paving the way for his arrest on corruption charges related to his tenure as prime minister. Berisha, who denies the charges, claims the decision is politically motivated. The vote led to protests by his supporters and disruptions in parliament. Berisha, a former president and prime minister, currently leads the Democratic Party. The United States previously barred him from entry, citing corruption allegations.

Albania's parliament voted to lift the immunity of opposition leader Sali Berisha, paving the way for his arrest on corruption charges. Berisha, a former president and prime minister, denies the charges and claims the vote is politically motivated. The decision has sparked protests from his supporters and disruptions in parliament. Berisha, who leads the Democratic Party, has previously been barred from entering the United States due to corruption allegations.

Albania's parliament voted to lift the immunity of opposition leader Sali Berisha, leading to his potential arrest on corruption charges. Berisha, a former president and prime minister, denies the charges and claims the vote is politically motivated. The decision has sparked protests and disruptions in parliament. Berisha, who leads the Democratic Party, was previously barred entry to the US over corruption allegations.

Albania's parliament voted to lift the immunity of opposition leader Sali Berisha, paving the way for his arrest on corruption charges. Berisha, a former president and prime minister, denies the charges and claims the vote is politically motivated. The decision has sparked protests and disruptions in parliament. Berisha, who leads the Democratic Party, has been barred entry to the US due to corruption allegations.

Albania's parliament voted to lift the immunity of opposition leader Sali Berisha, leading to his potential arrest on corruption charges. Berisha, a former president and prime minister, denies the charges and claims the vote is politically motivated. The decision has sparked protests from his supporters and disruptions in parliament. Berisha, who leads the Democratic Party, was previously barred entry to the U.S. due to corruption allegations.

Albania's parliament voted to lift the immunity of opposition leader Sali Berisha, paving the way for his arrest on corruption charges. Berisha, a former president and prime minister, denies the charges and claims the vote is politically motivated. The decision has sparked protests from his supporters and disruptions in parliament. Berisha, who leads the Democratic Party, was previously barred entry to the U.S. over corruption allegations.

Albania's parliament voted to lift the immunity of opposition leader Sali Berisha, paving the way for his arrest on corruption charges. Berisha, a former president and prime minister, denies the charges and claims the vote is politically motivated. The decision has led to protests by his supporters and disruptions in parliament. Berisha, who leads the Democratic Party, was previously barred entry to the U.S. over corruption allegations.

Albania's parliament voted to lift the immunity of opposition leader Sali Berisha, leading to his potential arrest on corruption charges. Berisha, a former president and prime minister, denies the charges and claims the vote is politically motivated. The decision has sparked protests from his supporters and disruptions in parliament. Berisha, who leads the Democratic Party, was previously barred entry to the U.S. over corruption allegations.

Albania's parliament voted to lift the immunity of opposition leader Sali Berisha, paving the way for his arrest on corruption charges. Berisha, a former president and prime minister, is accused of using his influence to benefit his family during his tenure. He denies the charges, claiming political motivation. The decision led to protests and disruptions in parliament. Berisha, who leads the Democratic Party, has been barred from entering the U.S. due to alleged corruption.

Albania's parliament voted to lift the immunity of opposition leader Sali Berisha, leading to his potential arrest on corruption charges. Berisha, a former president and prime minister, denies the charges and claims the vote is politically motivated. His supporters protested outside the parliament, while inside, his allies disrupted the session. The U.S. previously barred Berisha and his family from entry, accusing him of corruption during his tenure as prime minister.

Albania's parliament voted to lift the immunity of opposition leader Sali Berisha, leading to his potential arrest on corruption charges. Berisha, a former president and prime minister, denies the charges and claims the vote is politically motivated. The decision has sparked protests from his supporters and disruptions in parliament. Berisha, who has been barred entry to the U.S. due to corruption accusations, continues to lead Albania's largest opposition party, the Democratic Party.

Albania's parliament voted to lift the immunity of opposition leader Sali Berisha, paving the way for his arrest on corruption charges. Berisha, a former president and prime minister, is accused of using his influence to benefit his daughter's husband during his tenure. He denies the charges, calling the vote illegal and politically motivated. The session saw disruptions from Berisha's supporters, and protests occurred outside the parliament. Berisha, who leads the Democratic Party, was previously barred entry to the U.S. over corruption allegations.

Albania's parliament voted to lift the immunity of opposition leader Sali Berisha, leading to his potential arrest on corruption charges. Berisha, a former president and prime minister, denies the charges and claims the vote is politically motivated. The decision has sparked protests from his supporters and disruptions in parliament. Berisha, who leads the Democratic Party, was previously barred from entering the U.S. due to corruption allegations.

Albania's parliament voted to lift the immunity of opposition leader Sali Berisha, leading to potential arrest following his indictment on corruption charges. Berisha, a former president and prime minister, is accused of favoring his daughter’s husband in state land privatization. He denies the charges, claiming the vote is illegal and politically motivated. His supporters protested outside parliament, while U.S. authorities previously barred Berisha and his family from entry, citing involvement in corrupt acts.

Albania's parliament voted to lift the immunity of opposition leader Sali Berisha, leading to his potential arrest on corruption charges. Berisha, a former president and prime minister, denies the charges and claims the vote is politically motivated. The session saw disruptions from Berisha's supporters, both inside and outside the parliament. Berisha, who leads the Democratic Party, was previously barred from entering the U.S. due to corruption allegations.

Albania's parliament voted to lift the immunity of opposition leader Sali Berisha, paving the way for his arrest on corruption charges. Berisha, a former president and prime minister, is accused of using his influence to benefit his son-in-law during his tenure. He denies the charges, claiming the vote is politically motivated. The decision has sparked protests from his supporters and disruptions in parliament. Berisha, who leads the Democratic Party, has previously been barred from entering the U.S. due to corruption allegations.

Albania's parliament voted to lift the immunity of opposition leader Sali Berisha, leading to his potential arrest on corruption charges. Berisha, a former president and prime minister, denies the charges and claims the vote is politically motivated. The decision has sparked protests from his supporters and disruptions in parliament. Berisha, who leads the Democratic Party, was previously barred from entering the U.S. due to corruption allegations.

Albania's parliament voted to lift the immunity of opposition leader Sali Berisha, leading to his potential arrest on corruption charges. Berisha, a former president and prime minister, denies the charges and claims the vote is politically motivated. The decision has sparked protests from his supporters and disruptions in parliament. Berisha, who leads the Democratic Party, was previously barred entry to the U.S. due to corruption allegations.

Albania's parliament voted to lift the immunity of opposition leader Sali Berisha, leading to his potential arrest on corruption charges. Berisha, a former president and prime minister, denies the charges and claims the vote is politically motivated. The session was disrupted by his supporters, and protests occurred outside the parliament. Berisha, who leads the Democratic Party, was previously barred entry to the US due to corruption allegations.

Albania's parliament voted to lift the immunity of opposition leader Sali Berisha, paving the way for his arrest on corruption charges. Berisha, a former president and prime minister, denies the charges and claims the vote is politically motivated. The decision has sparked protests from his supporters and disruptions in parliament. Berisha, who leads the Democratic Party, faces potential detention or house arrest.

Albania's parliament voted to lift the immunity of opposition leader Sali Berisha, paving the way for his arrest on corruption charges. Berisha, a former president and prime minister, is accused of using his influence to benefit his daughter's husband during his tenure. He denies the charges, claiming the vote was politically motivated. The session saw disruptions from Berisha's supporters, and protests occurred outside the parliament. Berisha, who leads the Democratic Party, was previously barred entry to the U.S. over corruption allegations.

Albania's parliament voted to lift the immunity of opposition leader Sali Berisha, who was indicted on corruption charges related to favouring his daughter’s husband in state land privatisation. Berisha, a former president and prime minister, denies the charges, calling the vote illegal and politically motivated. His supporters protested outside the parliament, and U.S. has previously barred Berisha and his family from entry due to corruption accusations.

Albania's parliament voted to lift the immunity of opposition leader Sali Berisha, leading to his potential arrest on corruption charges. Berisha, a former president and prime minister, denies the charges and claims the vote is politically motivated. The decision has sparked protests and disruptions in parliament. Berisha, who leads the Democratic Party, was previously barred entry to the U.S. due to corruption allegations.

Albania's parliament voted to lift the immunity of opposition leader Sali Berisha, leading to his potential arrest on corruption charges. Berisha, a former president and prime minister, denies the charges and claims the vote is politically motivated. The decision has sparked protests and disruptions in parliament, with Berisha's supporters igniting smoke bombs and piling chairs. The United States previously barred Berisha and his family from entry due to corruption accusations.

Albania's parliament voted to lift the immunity of opposition leader Sali Berisha, leading to potential arrest on corruption charges related to his tenure as prime minister. Berisha, who denies the allegations, criticized the vote as illegal and politically motivated. His supporters protested outside the parliament, while lawmakers who back him disrupted the session. The United States has previously barred Berisha and his family from entry, citing involvement in corrupt acts.

Albania's parliament voted to lift the immunity of opposition leader Sali Berisha, leading to his potential arrest on corruption charges. Berisha, a former president and prime minister, denies the charges and claims the vote is politically motivated. The decision has sparked protests and disruptions in parliament. Berisha, who has been barred from entering the U.S. due to corruption allegations, continues to lead the Democratic Party.

The Albanian Constitutional Court has endorsed an opposition request to review the constitutionality of a migrant pact with Italy, leading to the suspension of its ratification by the Albanian Parliament. The deal, which involves building sea migrant reception centres in Albania, was challenged by opposition lawmakers over procedural errors and the lack of authorization by the Albanian president. The court has scheduled a hearing for January 18, automatically suspending parliamentary ratification procedures. Prime Minister Edi Rama's decision to enter the deal without consulting the opposition has been criticized, while Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has stated that the centres would host around 3,000 people, excluding minors and vulnerable groups, and are expected to open in spring 2024.

The Albanian parliament must suspend the ratification of a migrant pact with Italy after the constitutional court agreed to review its constitutionality following an opposition request. The pact, aimed at building migrant reception centers in Albania, faced opposition due to procedural errors and lack of consultation. The court has scheduled a hearing for January 18, automatically suspending the ratification process. Prime Minister Edi Rama defended the deal, citing a special relationship with Italy, while Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's party has long advocated for such facilities outside the EU.

The Albanian parliament must suspend the ratification of a migrant pact with Italy after the constitutional court agreed to review its constitutionality following an opposition request. The deal, aimed at building migrant reception centers in Albania, faced opposition due to procedural errors and lack of consultation. The court has scheduled a hearing for January 18, automatically suspending the ratification process. Prime Minister Edi Rama defended the deal, citing a special relationship with Italy, while Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni emphasized the need for such facilities outside the EU.

The Albanian parliament must suspend the ratification of a migrant pact with Italy after the constitutional court agreed to review its constitutionality following an opposition request. The deal, which involves building migrant reception centers in Albania, faced opposition due to procedural errors and lack of consultation. The court has scheduled a hearing for January 18, automatically suspending the ratification process. Prime Minister Edi Rama defended the deal, citing a special relationship with Italy, while Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's party has long advocated for such facilities outside the EU.

The Albanian parliament must suspend the ratification of a migrant pact with Italy after the constitutional court agreed to review its constitutionality following an opposition request. The deal, aimed at building migrant reception centers in Albania, faced procedural complaints and requires presidential authorization. The court has scheduled a hearing for January 18, automatically suspending parliamentary procedures. Prime Minister Edi Rama defended the pact, citing a special relationship with Italy, while Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's party has long advocated for such facilities outside the EU.

The Albanian parliament must suspend ratification of a migrant pact with Italy after the constitutional court agreed to review its constitutionality following an opposition request. The deal, aimed at building migrant reception centers in Albania, faced procedural complaints and requires presidential authorization. The court's hearing is scheduled for January 18, 2024. Prime Minister Edi Rama defended the agreement, citing a special relationship with Italy, while Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's party has long advocated for such facilities outside the EU.

The Albanian parliament must suspend the ratification of a migrant pact with Italy after the constitutional court agreed to review its constitutionality following an opposition request. The deal, aimed at building migrant reception centers in Albania, faced procedural complaints and requires presidential authorization. The court's hearing is scheduled for January 18, automatically suspending parliamentary procedures. Prime Minister Edi Rama defended the pact, citing a special relationship with Italy, while Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's party has long advocated for such facilities outside the EU.

The Albanian parliament must suspend the ratification of a migrant pact with Italy after the constitutional court agreed to review its constitutionality following an opposition request. The deal, aimed at building migrant reception centers in Albania, faced opposition due to procedural errors and lack of consultation. The court has scheduled a hearing for January 18, automatically suspending the ratification process. Prime Minister Edi Rama defended the agreement, citing a special relationship with Italy, while Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's party has long advocated for such facilities outside the EU.

The Albanian parliament must suspend the ratification of a migrant pact with Italy after the constitutional court agreed to review its constitutionality following an opposition request. The deal, aimed at building migrant reception centers in Albania, faced opposition due to procedural errors and lack of consultation. The court has scheduled a hearing for January 18, automatically suspending the ratification process. Prime Minister Edi Rama defended the agreement, citing a special relationship with Italy, while Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's party has long advocated for such facilities outside the EU.

The Albanian parliament must suspend the ratification of a migrant pact with Italy after the constitutional court agreed to review its constitutionality, following an opposition request. The deal, which involves building migrant reception centers in Albania, faced criticism from opposition lawmakers over procedural errors and lack of consultation. The court's decision halts parliamentary procedures until a hearing scheduled for January 18. The agreement, supported by Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, aims to manage migrant flows but has raised concerns about its impact on territory and fundamental rights.

The Albanian parliament must suspend the ratification of a migrant pact with Italy after the constitutional court agreed to review its constitutionality following an opposition request. The pact, aimed at building migrant reception centers in Albania, faced opposition due to procedural errors and lack of consultation. The court has scheduled a hearing for January 18, automatically suspending the ratification process. Prime Minister Edi Rama defended the deal, citing a special relationship with Italy, while Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's party has long advocated for such facilities outside the EU.

The Albanian parliament must suspend the ratification of a migrant pact with Italy after the constitutional court agreed to review its constitutionality following an opposition request. The deal, aimed at building migrant reception centers in Albania, faced opposition due to procedural errors and lack of consultation. The court has scheduled a hearing for January 18, automatically suspending the ratification process. Prime Minister Edi Rama defended the agreement, citing a special relationship with Italy, while Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni emphasized the need for such facilities outside the EU.

The Albanian parliament must suspend the ratification of a migrant pact with Italy after the constitutional court agreed to review its constitutionality following an opposition request. The deal, aimed at building migrant reception centers in Albania, faced opposition due to procedural errors and lack of consultation. The court has scheduled a hearing for January 18, automatically suspending the ratification process. Prime Minister Edi Rama defended the deal, citing a special relationship with Italy, while Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni emphasized the centers would initially host 3,000 people, excluding vulnerable groups.

The Albanian parliament must suspend the ratification of a migrant pact with Italy after the constitutional court agreed to review its constitutionality, following an opposition request. The deal, aimed at establishing migrant reception centers in Albania, faced opposition due to procedural concerns and lack of consultation. The court's decision halts parliamentary procedures until a hearing scheduled for January 18. Prime Minister Edi Rama defended the agreement, citing a special relationship with Italy, while Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's party has long advocated for such facilities outside the EU.

The Albanian parliament must suspend the ratification of a migrant pact with Italy after the constitutional court agreed to review its constitutionality following an opposition request. The deal, aimed at building migrant reception centers in Albania, faced opposition due to procedural errors and lack of consultation. Prime Minister Edi Rama defended the agreement, citing a special relationship with Italy. The court has scheduled a hearing for January 18, 2024, automatically suspending the ratification process until a final decision is made.

The Albanian parliament must suspend the ratification of a migrant pact with Italy after the constitutional court agreed to review its constitutionality following an opposition request. The deal, aimed at building migrant reception centers in Albania, faced procedural complaints and requires presidential authorization. The court's hearing is scheduled for January 18, delaying the parliamentary ratification initially set for December 14. Prime Minister Edi Rama defended the agreement, citing a special relationship with Italy, while Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's party has long advocated for such facilities outside the EU.

Albania's ratification of a migrant pact with Italy has been suspended by a top court after opposition lawmakers filed a request to review its constitutionality. The agreement, which involves building sea migrant reception centres in Albania, was due to be ratified by the Albanian parliament but is now postponed until a constitutional court hearing on January 18. The opposition criticized procedural errors and lack of consultation in the deal, which was negotiated by Prime Minister Edi Rama and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Meloni's plan for the centres, set to open in spring 2024, excludes minors and vulnerable groups. The Italian government has not commented on the court's ruling.

The Albanian parliament must suspend the ratification of a migrant pact with Italy after the constitutional court agreed to review its constitutionality following an opposition request. The deal, aimed at building migrant reception centers in Albania, faced procedural complaints and requires presidential authorization. The court has scheduled a hearing for January 18, automatically suspending parliamentary procedures. Prime Minister Edi Rama defended the pact, citing a special relationship with Italy, while Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's party has long advocated for such facilities outside the EU.

The Albanian parliament must suspend the ratification of a migrant pact with Italy after the constitutional court agreed to review its constitutionality following an opposition request. The deal, aimed at building migrant reception centers in Albania, faced opposition due to procedural errors and lack of consultation. The court has scheduled a hearing for January 18, automatically suspending the ratification process. Prime Minister Edi Rama defended the agreement, citing a special relationship with Italy, while Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni emphasized the need for such facilities outside the EU. The Italian government has not commented on the court's ruling.

Albania's Constitutional Court has suspended the ratification of a migrant pact with Italy following an opposition request to review its constitutionality. The agreement, which involves establishing sea migrant reception centres in Albania, was challenged by opposition lawmakers citing procedural errors and the need for presidential authorization. The court's decision halts parliamentary procedures until a final ruling on January 18. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has stated that the centres would host around 3,000 people and exclude vulnerable groups. The Italian government has not commented on the court's ruling.

The Albanian Constitutional Court has suspended the ratification of a migrant pact with Italy, following an opposition request to review its constitutionality. The agreement, which involves establishing sea migrant reception centres in Albania, was challenged by opposition lawmakers over procedural errors and lack of presidential authorization. The court's decision halts parliamentary procedures until a final ruling on January 18. Prime Minister Edi Rama's unilateral decision-making and the surprise nature of the deal with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni have been criticized. Meloni's party supports the creation of such facilities outside the EU, with the Albanian centres expected to open in spring 2024, hosting around 3,000 people, excluding minors and vulnerable groups. The Italian government has not commented on the court's ruling.

The Albanian parliament must suspend the ratification of a migrant pact with Italy after the constitutional court agreed to review its constitutionality following an opposition request. The deal, aimed at building migrant reception centers in Albania, faced opposition due to procedural errors and lack of consultation. The court has scheduled a hearing for January 18, automatically suspending the ratification process. Prime Minister Edi Rama defended the pact, citing a special relationship with Italy, while Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni emphasized the need for such facilities outside the EU.

The Albanian parliament must suspend the ratification of a migrant pact with Italy after the constitutional court agreed to review its constitutionality following an opposition request. The deal, aimed at building migrant reception centers in Albania, faced procedural complaints and requires presidential authorization. The court has scheduled a hearing for January 18, automatically suspending parliamentary procedures. Prime Minister Edi Rama defended the deal, citing a special relationship with Italy, while Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's party has long advocated for such facilities outside the EU.

The Albanian Constitutional Court has suspended the ratification of a migrant pact with Italy, following an opposition request to review its constitutionality. The deal, which involves building sea migrant reception centres in Albania, was challenged by opposition lawmakers over procedural errors and the lack of authorization by the Albanian president. The court's decision halts parliamentary procedures until a final decision on January 18. Prime Minister Edi Rama's unilateral decision to agree with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has faced criticism for not consulting the opposition. Meloni's party has advocated for such facilities outside the EU, with plans to host 3,000 people by spring 2024, excluding minors and vulnerable groups. The Italian government has not commented on the ruling.

The Albanian parliament must suspend the ratification of a migrant pact with Italy after the constitutional court agreed to review its constitutionality following an opposition request. The deal, aimed at building migrant reception centers in Albania, faced opposition due to procedural errors and lack of consultation. The court's hearing is scheduled for January 18, 2024. Prime Minister Edi Rama defended the pact, citing a special relationship with Italy, while Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's party has long advocated for such facilities outside the EU.

The Albanian parliament must suspend the ratification of a migrant pact with Italy after the constitutional court agreed to review its constitutionality following an opposition request. The deal, aimed at building migrant reception centers in Albania, faced opposition due to procedural errors and lack of consultation. The court has scheduled a hearing for January 18, automatically suspending the ratification process. Prime Minister Edi Rama defended the pact, citing a special relationship with Italy, while Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's party has long advocated for such facilities outside the EU.

The Albanian parliament must suspend the ratification of a migrant pact with Italy after the constitutional court agreed to review its constitutionality following an opposition request. The deal, aimed at building migrant reception centers in Albania, faced procedural complaints and requires presidential authorization. The court has scheduled a hearing for January 18, automatically suspending parliamentary procedures. Prime Minister Edi Rama defended the pact, citing a special relationship with Italy, while Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's party has long advocated for such facilities outside the EU.

The Albanian Constitutional Court has endorsed an opposition request to review the constitutionality of a migrant pact with Italy, leading to the suspension of its ratification by the Albanian Parliament. The deal, which involves building sea migrant reception centres in Albania, was challenged by opposition lawmakers over procedural errors and lack of presidential authorization. Prime Minister Edi Rama's decision to enter the agreement without consultation has been criticized, while Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has outlined that the centres would host 3,000 people, excluding minors and vulnerable groups, and are expected to open in spring 2024. The Italian government has not commented on the court's ruling.

The Albanian Constitutional Court has endorsed an opposition request to review the constitutionality of a migrant pact with Italy, leading to the suspension of its ratification by the Albanian Parliament. The deal, which involves building sea migrant reception centres in Albania, was challenged by opposition lawmakers over procedural errors and the lack of authorization by the Albanian president. The court has scheduled a hearing for January 18, and Prime Minister Edi Rama's decision to make the deal without consultation has been met with dissatisfaction. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government has not commented on the ruling.

The Albanian parliament must suspend the ratification of a migrant pact with Italy after the constitutional court agreed to review its constitutionality following an opposition request. The deal, aimed at building migrant reception centers in Albania, faced procedural complaints and requires presidential authorization. The court has scheduled a hearing for January 18, automatically suspending parliamentary procedures. Prime Minister Edi Rama defended the pact, citing a special relationship with Italy, while Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's party has long advocated for such facilities outside the EU.

The Albanian parliament must suspend ratification of a migrant pact with Italy after the constitutional court agreed to review its constitutionality following an opposition request. The deal, aimed at building migrant reception centers in Albania, faced procedural complaints and requires presidential authorization. The court's hearing is scheduled for January 18, 2024. Prime Minister Edi Rama defended the pact, citing a special relationship with Italy, while Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's party has long advocated for such facilities outside the EU.

The Albanian Constitutional Court has endorsed an opposition request to review the constitutionality of a migrant pact with Italy, leading to the suspension of its ratification by the Albanian Parliament. The deal, which involves building sea migrant reception centres in Albania, was challenged by opposition lawmakers over procedural errors and lack of authorization by the Albanian president. The court has scheduled a hearing for January 18, automatically suspending parliamentary ratification procedures. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government, which supports the establishment of such facilities outside the EU, did not comment on the ruling.

The Albanian parliament must suspend the ratification of a migrant pact with Italy after the constitutional court agreed to review its constitutionality following an opposition request. The deal, aimed at building migrant reception centers in Albania, faced procedural complaints and requires presidential authorization. The court's hearing is scheduled for January 18, delaying the ratification process. Prime Minister Edi Rama defended the pact, citing a special relationship with Italy, while Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's party has long advocated for such facilities outside the EU.

The Albanian parliament must suspend the ratification of a migrant pact with Italy after the constitutional court agreed to review its constitutionality following an opposition request. The pact, aimed at building migrant reception centers in Albania, faced opposition due to procedural errors and lack of consultation. The court's hearing is scheduled for January 18, 2024. Prime Minister Edi Rama defended the deal, citing a special relationship with Italy, while Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's party has long advocated for such facilities outside the EU.

The Albanian Constitutional Court has endorsed an opposition request to review the constitutionality of a migrant pact with Italy, leading to the suspension of its ratification by the Albanian Parliament. The deal, which involves building sea migrant reception centres in Albania, was challenged by opposition lawmakers over procedural errors and the lack of authorization by the Albanian president. The court has scheduled a hearing for January 18, automatically suspending parliamentary ratification procedures. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government, which supports the establishment of such facilities outside the EU, did not comment on the ruling.

The Albanian parliament must suspend the ratification of a migrant pact with Italy after the constitutional court agreed to review its constitutionality following an opposition request. The deal, aimed at building migrant reception centers in Albania, faced procedural complaints and requires presidential authorization. The court's hearing is scheduled for January 18, 2024. Prime Minister Edi Rama defended the pact, citing a special relationship with Italy, while Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's party has long advocated for such facilities outside the EU.

Albania's constitutional court has suspended the ratification of a migrant pact with Italy, following an opposition request to review its constitutionality. The agreement, which involves establishing sea migrant reception centres in Albania, was set to be ratified by the Albanian parliament but is now postponed until a court hearing on January 18. Opposition lawmakers criticized procedural errors and lack of consultation in the deal's negotiation, which was signed by Prime Ministers Edi Rama of Albania and Giorgia Meloni of Italy. Meloni's hard-right Brothers of Italy party supports the initiative, which aims to reduce migrant arrivals in Italy. The centres are expected to open in spring 2024 and host around 3,000 people, excluding minors, pregnant women, and vulnerable groups.

Leonard Farruku, a 27-year-old Albanian migrant, was buried near Tirana after dying on the Bibby Stockholm, a barge housing migrants in the UK. His death has sparked controversy over the conditions on the barge, which rights groups have likened to a prison ship. The British interior ministry stated the incident is under investigation, emphasizing the importance of welfare for those in its care. A coroner indicated Farruku's death was due to 'compression of the neck' from 'suspension by ligature'. His family, who described him as a hard worker, is seeking answers, while the UK has reported a significant decrease in Albanian migrant crossings after bilateral government collaboration.

Albania's parliament voted to lift the immunity of opposition leader Sali Berisha, leading to his potential arrest on corruption charges. Berisha, a former president and prime minister, is accused of using his influence to benefit his daughter's husband during his tenure. He denies the charges, claiming the vote is politically motivated. The session saw disruptions from Berisha's supporters, both inside and outside the parliament. The United States previously barred Berisha and his family from entry, citing corruption during his time as prime minister.

Jared Kushner's plan to build a tourist resort in Vlora, Albania, has sparked mixed reactions. While local officials like Mayor Ermal Dredha support the project for its potential to boost tourism and the economy, environmentalists like Jon Vorpsi fear it will harm the protected coastal area. The project is part of a broader investment by Kushner's Affinity Partners in the Balkans, including developments in Serbia. The initiative follows a recent change in Albanian law allowing construction in protected areas. The development has already influenced local real estate prices, but it faces opposition from those concerned about environmental and cultural impacts.

Albania's parliament voted to lift the immunity of opposition leader Sali Berisha, leading to his potential arrest on corruption charges. Berisha, a former president and prime minister, is accused of using his influence to benefit his daughter's husband during his tenure. He denies the charges, claiming the vote is politically motivated. The session saw disruptions from Berisha's supporters, and protests occurred outside the parliament. Berisha, who leads the Democratic Party, was previously barred entry to the U.S. over corruption allegations.

Prosecutors have charged Sali Berisha, a former Albanian president and prime minister, with using his influence to benefit his daughter's husband during his tenure. Berisha, who denies the charges, claims the parliamentary vote to lift his immunity is politically motivated. The decision has led to protests and disruptions by his supporters. Berisha, who now leads the Democratic Party, faces potential detention or house arrest. The U.S. previously barred Berisha and his family from entry, citing corruption allegations.

Jared Kushner's plan to build a tourist resort in Zvernec, Albania, has sparked both hope and fear among locals. While the project promises economic benefits and increased tourism, environmentalists worry about the potential harm to protected areas. The investment is part of a broader initiative by Kushner's Affinity Partners, which includes projects in Albania and Serbia. Local officials support the development for its economic potential, but environmentalists and cultural preservationists express concerns. The article provides a balanced view of the potential impacts and stakeholder positions.

Leonard Farruku, an Albanian migrant who died on a UK barge for asylum seekers, was buried near Tirana. His death has sparked controversy over the conditions on the Bibby Stockholm barge, which rights groups criticize but authorities defend as cost-effective. Farruku's family, expressing grief and seeking answers, described his treatment as inhumane. The British interior ministry stated the incident is under investigation. Farruku's death, ruled as caused by 'compression of the neck,' has raised questions about the welfare of migrants in the UK.

Jared Kushner's plan to build a tourist resort in Zvernec, Albania, has sparked both hope and fear among locals. While the project promises economic benefits and increased tourism, environmentalists like Jon Vorpsi worry about the potential ecological damage. The project is part of a broader investment by Kushner's Affinity Partners in the Balkans, including developments in Albania and Serbia. Local authorities support the initiative for its economic potential, but there is significant opposition due to environmental and cultural concerns.

Protesters in Tirana, Albania, set fire to a Christmas tree and vandalized holiday decorations in response to a police killing of a 25-year-old man who violated the coronavirus curfew. The violent protests resulted in at least 16 injured police officers, one seriously. The local police admitted the shooting was unacceptable, stating the officer did not follow the law. Four protesters were arrested, and the motive for targeting Christmas decorations remains unclear.