Latest Analysis from Albania
Marriage Bill Emboldens Albania's Gay Community
A surprise proposal to confer marriage rights on gay couples encourages Albania’s underground gay community to speak out.
Sinking a Few Cool Ones, in Korce
This sleepy, eastern Albanian town comes to life in August each year to host the region’s biggest beer festival.
Crisis May Cause Spike in Balkan HIV Rates
Health experts warn that as economic migrants are forced to return to the Balkans, the number of HIV infections in the region could rise.
Albania Opposition Leader Under Pressure To Quit
Following his defeat in recent parliamentary elections, Socialist leader Edi Rama faces calls to step down.
Albania Leaders Urged to Get Serious on Economy
With the parliamentary elections over, experts say Albania’s political class must start a candid debate on the local impact of the global downturn.
EU Visa Plans Divides Balkans and Europe
Decision to favour Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia over Albania, Bosnia and Kosovo draws some cheers - but also complaints of political favouritism and double standards.
Winners, Losers and the Future of the Balkan Visa Ghetto
Europe’s decision to grant three Balkan countries visa-free travel, while leaving three others out in the cold, is regretable and – in Kosovo’s case – an unmitigated disaster.
In Distant Albania, Uighurs Follow China's Crackdown
Albania Prime Minister Eyes New Mandate
Jobs Take Centre Stage in Albania Poll
Albania To Vote Under Brussels' Watchful Gaze
Global Recession Hitting East and Central Europe Hard
Albania Media Chafe at Campaign 'Censorship'
Contractors Pressured to Open Albania-Kosovo Road Before Election
Albania's Pensions a 'Time Bomb Waiting to Explode'
With too few contributors, too many beneficiaries and rampant fraud, the system is close to collapse. But no government seems ready to oversee the painful reforms required.
