Albania

The threat FETO still poses to other countries

Fetullah Gulen's terrorist organisation has made major inroads in the Balkans where those who oppose them are bullied into silence.

Why does Islamophobia exist in Muslim-majority countries?

Growing Islamophobia is not just a phenomenon in Western Europe, in the Balkans where the continents largest number of Muslims are, it’s also a problem.

Greek actions stifle a resolution in the Eastern Mediterranean

Aggressive diplomacy from Greece can't change the reality that Turkey has a rightful stake in the Eastern Mediterranean.

In pictures: Muslims celebrate Eid amid curfews, lockdowns

Many countries have closed mosques to the public, making it impossible for worshippers to hold the traditional congregational prayers that are part of Eid al Fitr celebrations.

The national theatre is demolished but Albania’s civil society is unbowed

Using the cover of the coronavirus lockdown, a political elite sees an opportunity to bulldoze the opposition.

Demolition of Albanian national theatre sparks angry protests

For more than two years actors, activists and the opposition contested plans by Prime Minister Edi Rama to build a new theatre, saying the existing building was part of the country's heritage.

Turkey to open doors to 31 countries for health tourism

The patients and the attendants will go through Covid-19 PCR test or samples will be taken for the PCR test for a fee, when entering Turkey from the airports or border gates.

Somalia's help to Italy amid Covid-19 pandemic evokes heartening response

The former colony of Italy sends some of its best doctors to help the world’s worst-hit coronavirus hotspot in Europe.

Istanbul wakes up to heightened coronavirus restrictions

The increase in the use of face masks and social distancing take hold in Istanbul as the threat grows.

First coronavirus case diagnosed in Turkey

Addressing a press conference in capital Ankara, Turkey’s Health Minister Fahrettin Koca said the novel coronavirus patient has been placed in isolation and all his close relatives have been quarantined.

What’s next for Iran after a conservative landslide victory in Parliament?

Iran witnessed a resounding victory by conservative hard-liners, with far-reaching implications set to impact diplomatic efforts with the US.

EU seeks to expand to six Balkan states – official

EU enlargement commissioner Oliver Varhelyi says goal remains to embrace Serbia, Kosovo, Montenegro, Albania, Bosnia and North Macedonia in the economic bloc.