International observers criticised 'widespread intimidation and abuse of public resources' in Sunday's election – which Edi Rama's ruling Socialist Party looks set to win by a landslide.

Declaring its “historical mission” complete, the PKK announced it would heed a call by jailed founder Abdullah Ocalan to disband. Supporters of the Peoples’ Equality and Democracy Party (DEM ...

A woman casts her ballot in Tirana, 11 May 2025. Photo: EPA-EFE/MALTON DIBRA. According to data from Albania’s Central Election Commission on Monday morning, the Socialist Party is heading for a ...

NATO accession was framed in Montenegro and North Macedonia in terms of economic benefit, not just security – but the benefit has yet to be felt. With more than 4.2 million euros-worth of NATO ...

Ceremonies to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, also known as Victory Day, were held across the Balkans on Friday. With wreath-laying ceremonies and tributes to the fallen ...

Balkan members of the Catholic Church have praised “broad-minded, spontaneous” Pope Leo XIV for his education, experience and openness. Newly elected Pope Leo XIV blesses the faithful from the ...

Poland is gearing up for a pivotal vote - one that could redefine its place in Europe. One election, two possible futures. Poland is gearing up to vote as liberals and nationalists lock horns over ...

A tense election in Romania raised concerns across Europe about a continued far-right surge, while Albanian politicians’ pre-poll promises raised eyebrows in the Balkans, as this week’s ...