Bilken Editorial Team | Balkans

EU committee backs Albania report as Schieder urges deeper reforms

The European Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee has approved its latest report on Albania, marking a key step before the...

Is Albania closer to the EU? What Metsola and Kos are saying

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola has praised Albania’s progress toward European Union membership, describing the country as one of...

Edi Rama in Athens for Delphi forum, set to meet Mitsotakis and sign investment agreement

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama is expected in Athens for an official visit coinciding with his participation in the...

Inside Serbia’s secret police: Security agency or political tool?

Serbia’s main civilian intelligence agency, the Security Information Agency (BIA), has long been at the center of public debate...

Trump praises Vjosa Osmani’s legacy, signals continued cooperation in letter

Donald Trump has sent a letter to Vjosa Osmani, praising cooperation between the United States and Kosovo and highlighting...

High-rise construction in Tirana: Is the city truly prepared for fires?

The recent fire in a multi-storey residential building in Tirana has raised serious concerns about the city’s readiness to...

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Albania moves toward military drone and naval production, minister says

Albania has taken a step toward developing its domestic defense industry, with the government approving measures that could enable...

Haradinaj warns Kosovo could head to elections over president dispute

Kosovo’s political tensions appear to be deepening, with opposition leader Ramush Haradinaj claiming that Prime Minister Albin Kurti has...

Kosovo marks 18 years since adoption of its Constitution

Kosovo is marking 18 years since the adoption of its Constitution, a moment widely regarded as a cornerstone in...

Local elections, the race for Tirana begins ahead of schedule

The race for Tirana is no longer a distant political event. It is already taking shape. Although Albania’s local elections...

US Embassy warns Iran-linked groups could target sites in Albania

The US Embassy in Tirana has issued a security alert warning that groups linked to Iran could potentially target...

North Macedonia revamps Ohrid airport in push to grow tourism

Reconstruction work has officially begun at Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle Airport, as North Macedonia moves to strengthen its...