Balkans EU Politics News Monitoring

Parliamentary Elections, Prosecutors of Fier Prosecution and SPAK Meet with EU Ambassador

A meeting was held today at Fieri Prosecutor's Office with the Prosecutors of the Special Prosecution Office (SPAK) and the Ambassador of the European Union to Albania, Silvio Gonzato. During this meeting, the importance of the electoral process, the …

Parliament Chair Meets with Bulgarian Community in Budapest

On Sunday, National Assembly Chair Nataliya Kiselova met with representatives of the Bulgarian community in Budapest. Kiselova is in Hungary to participate in the Conference of Speakers of the Parliaments of the EU Member States, taking place in the …

Albanian election sees old rivals, new parties and an ambitious promise of European Union membership

Voting ends in Albania's election after a campaign focused on uphill efforts to join the EU in 5 years

TIRANA, Albania (AP) — Voting ends in Albania's election after a campaign focused on uphill efforts to join the EU in 5 years. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or …

Albanian opposition official investigated over election day threats

Tirana, May 11 (TemA) – Albanian opposition figure Flamur Noka, Secretary General of the Democratic Party, is under investigation after two voters accused him of threats and interference during parliamentary elections on Sunday. Police said Noka is being …

EU envoy: Albania vote key to membership talks

DURRËS, May 11 (TemA) – The European Union’s ambassador to Albania said Sunday that the country’s election is a key test in its path to EU membership but withheld judgment pending the findings of international monitors. Speaking from a polling station in …

EU lowers protection for wolves as tensions grow over livest...

The European Union has voted to ease protection rules for wolves – whose numbers have been rising in Europe – making it easier to allow hunting under strict conditions. Members of the Bern Convention, tasked with the protection of wildlife in Europe, …

Hundreds of international observers dispatched across Albania for the parliamentary elections

Among them are delegations from the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), the Parliamentary Assembly of the OSCE (PA OSCE), the European Parliament, the OSCE/ODIHR, and the US Embassy, the Albanian Post reported. A total of 500 …

Albania’s PM tries for fourth term with promise of joining Europe

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our …

Albania Holds Parliamentary Elections, PM Rama Seeks Fourth Term

Albanians are voting on Sunday to elect the country’s next parliament for a tenure of four years. A total of 5,225 voting sections opened at 7 AM local time (8 AM Bulgarian time) and will close at 7 PM (8 PM). These are the 11th parliamentary elections in …

BTA Director General: BTA's National Press Clubs Are Place for Bulgarians to Participate in Talks about Bulgaria, EU

Opening BTA's press club here on Sunday, BTA Director General Kiril Valchev said that the Agency's national press clubs are a place where Bulgarians get heard and participate in the talks about Bulgaria and the EU. The new press club is the …

The Serbian Patriarch calls for a ‘Greater Serbia’ with Putin’s blessing

Meeting of head of Serbian Orthodox Church, Patriarch Porfirije, with Russian President Vladimir Putin, joined by head of Russian Orthodox Church, Patriarch Kiril. In Moscow, April 22, 2025. Photo by Kremlin.ru, CC BY 4.0 Intl. This story  was originally …

Fateful Parliamentary Elections Have Begun In Albania

The vote is an important test on the Balkan country's path to EU membership. Albania began elections for a unicameral parliament on May 11. As Reuters notes, this is an important test on the Balkan country's path to European Union membership. …

World News | Albania to Hold Parliamentary Elections Today

Tirana [Albania], May 11 (ANI/ WAM): Albania will hold parliamentary elections today in which Prime Minister Edi Rama is seeking an unprecedented fourth term in office. A total of 3.7 million Albanian citizens are eligible to elect 140 members of …

Albania kicks off parliamentary elections

TIRANA, May 11 (Xinhua) -- Voting in parliamentary elections kicked off across Albania on Sunday. A total of 3.7 million eligible voters, including those living overseas, will cast ballots to elect 140 parliament members from 11 political parties and …

Albania votes in general elections amid growing voter disillusionment

Albanians are casting ballots in the general election, with Prime Minister Edi Rama seeking an unprecedented fourth term after a campaign dominated by promises of European Union membership and corruption allegations. Polling stations opened at 7am local …

Bulgarian Pres. Radev slams EU’s support to Ukraine’s ‘doomed’ war against Russia

Bulgarian President Rumen Radev has slammed Brussels for its continued support of Kiev, asserting that Ukraine’s war efforts against Russia are “doomed” to fail. President Radev, who has been vocal in his opposition to the EU’s stance on the war, on Friday …

Borissov: Radev’s Euro Referendum a Dangerous Play Against Bulgaria’s EU Path

GERB leader Boyko Borissov has called on the Bulgarian parliament to swiftly reject President Rumen Radev's proposal for a referendum on adopting the euro, characterizing the move as a dangerous political game intended to stoke fear and fracture the …

Croatia eyes €3 billion boost from premium tourism and how it plans to get there

Hvar ZAGREB, 11 May (Hina) – Premium tourism is becoming increasingly sought after both in Croatia and globally. In 2024, it accounted for around 10% of Croatia’s total tourism revenue, or roughly €1.4 billion, and the goal is to increase this share to 20% …

Harvey Law Group Unveils Insights from the Global Ancestry Index

Ireland Leads the Way in Citizenship by Ancestry Programs MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Harvey Law Group (HLG) is excited to share the results from its recently launched Global Ancestry Index, a groundbreaking …

Harvey Law Group Launches the Global Ancestry Index: A Groundbreaking Resource for Ancestral Citizenship

MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Harvey Law Group (HLG), a leading multinational law firm with over 32 years of expertise in immigration and business law, is proud to announce the launch of the Global Ancestry Index. …

அமெரிக்காவில் கூடுகிறது நாடுகடந்த தமிழீழ அரசாங்க பாராளுன்றம்: மே 16 - 18.

* Watch Live: www.tgte.tv முள்ளிவாய்க்கால் நினைவுப்பேருரை Ukrianian Cultural Center இல் மே 18, மாலை 5 - 8 வரை நடைபெறும். COLOMBO, SRI LANKA, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- தமிழீழ அரசை மீட்டெடுக்கும் தொடர் போராட்டத்தில் அமெரிக்காவில் …

Rony Jabour Transforms Miami Stage into a Platform for Global Safety Power

MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, May 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a city known for its luxury towers, oceanfront mansions, and cutting-edge design, one voice at the Innova Build Conference this May didn’t just speak to the future of construction — …

First 5 California and First 5 San Diego Announce Stronger Starts Statewide Day of Action with Family Event

First 5 California and First 5 San Diego hosted a joint event today to commemorate Stronger Starts Statewide Day of Action 2025 SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- First 5 California and First 5 San Diego hosted a joint …

The Malay Agenda: A Blueprint for Business, Politics, and National Unity

From phasing out vernacular schools to dominating the global halal economy, Johar’s blueprint for Bumiputera empowerment while fostering inclusive prosperity. PETALING JAYA, SELANGOR, MALAYSIA, May 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a time of …

Statement from AMMWEC President and Founder Anila Ali on Rising Tensions Between India and Pakistan

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “As a Muslim woman, an American, and a tireless advocate for peace and coexistence, I must speak clearly: India and Pakistan are nuclear powers. There can be no winner in a nuclear …

NJ Latino Pastors & Ministers Coalition Backs Ras Baraka in Bid for Governor

More than 465 Hispanic churches unite in a single cry of faith, justice, and hope to back the candidacy of the leader who represents the voice of the forgotten NEWARK, NJ, UNITED STATES, May 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Following the arrest of …

Nurses Denounce Trump Health Policies to Celebrate Nurses Week

Nursing advocates release statement and video calling for global resistance to Trump Administration’s attacks on public health BALTIMORE, MD, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hundreds of nurses have signed a statement opposing …

Profitto senza tariffe: HK Refurbished Stock offre iPhone rigenerati all’ingrosso per il mercato LatAm

I grossisti dell’America Latina accedono a smartphone rigenerati di alta qualità tramite Hong Kong, con approvvigionamento senza dazi e fornitura stabile. ITALY, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Il commercio globale è un campo minato. Le …

ZeroTrusted.ai and CyberDiplomat.org Unite to Secure AI Governance in Africa’s Public Sector

ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ZeroTrusted.ai and CyberDiplomat.org Unite to Secure AI Governance in Africa’s Public Sector As artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes national security and government services, two …

2025 Poll of Older Women Reveals Hesitancy Toward Electing a Woman President in U.S.

2025 national survey of women over 50 finds Lady Boomers may be the proverbial wrinkle in the political ointment ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A recent national survey of women over the age of fifty * finds that …

VetComm CEO Kate Monroe Featured on California Insider, Sharing Her Journey from Marine to Veteran Advocate

Marine Veteran and VetComm CEO Discusses Overcoming Adversity and Empowering Veterans to Access the Benefits They Are Owed on California Insider SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kate Monroe, CEO and co-founder of …

Diane S. Vann Analyzes the Rise of Communism in 'Undermining the U.S. Constitution'

Nurse and Vietnam war-era veteran author examines America’s ideological shift through a constitutional lens YORBA LINDA, CA, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In “Undermining the U.S. Constitution”, nurse-turned-author Diane S. …

Amid Processing Delays, More Immigration Applicants Are Turning to GCMS Notes to Understand Their Case Files

GCMS Notes Request observed rising demand as Canadian immigration applicants seek clarity on delayed IRCC decisions through official case notes. TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With Canadian immigration backlogs continuing to …

Dr. Sam Sammane Becomes a Two-Time Bestseller with ‘Republic of Mars’

Dr. Sam Sammane becomes a two-time Amazon bestseller as 'Republic of Mars' joins 'The Singularity of Hope' in topping charts across categories. ANAHEIM, CA, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Sam Sammane, author, …

Inland Empire Women’s Business Center Leads Nation in Reach, Powered by Strong Partnerships

Unmatched in Reach, the IEWBC Helps Riverside and San Bernardino Entrepreneurs Succeed with Free Resources, Training, and Support RIVERSIDE, CA, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Of the nearly 150 Women’s Business Centers that …

Cape May County Named Most Beautiful County in New Jersey by Leading Travel Website

Cape May Court House, NJ – A leading travel website, Love Exploring, has named Cape May County as the Most Beautiful County in the State of New Jersey. CAPE MAY, NJ, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “Cape May, at the tip of the …

Amid Processing Delays, More Immigration Applicants Are Turning to GCMS Notes to Understand Their Case Files

GCMS Notes Request observed rising demand as Canadian immigration applicants seek clarity on delayed IRCC decisions through official case notes. TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With Canadian immigration backlogs …

Javier Palomarez, USHBC President, Commends President Trump and Prime Minister Starmer for Reaching Historic Trade Deal

WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Javier Palomarez, President and CEO of the United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC), commends President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Starmer for reaching a historic …