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.