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Serbia Receives 1 Million Doses of China’s Sinopharm Vaccine, First in Europe

Serbia has become the first country in Europe to receive China’s Sinopharm vaccine after it was provided with the first 1 million doses on Saturday. President Aleksandar Vucic received the first shipment at the Belgrade airport accompanied by the Chinese Ambassador Chen Bo. “I would like to thank President Xi Jinping and...

By Exit Staff 14 hrs ago

Albanian Police Arrest Three Persons for Migrant Trafficking

The Albanian police arrested two persons for migrant trafficking in two separate operations during the weekend. Vlora police arrested a 31-year-old man on Saturday, who is suspected of sheltering illegal immigrants. The owner of...

By Exit Staff 15 hrs ago

Albania COVID-19 Update 17 January: 7 Dead, 474 Infections, 363 Recoveries

Seven people infected with COVID-19 have died in Albania in the last 24 hours, bringing the death toll to 1,277. The victims’ age varies between 65 and 83. 474 new cases have been found...

By Exit News 16 hrs ago

Inside the Walls of Tirana’s Museum of Communist Surveillance

It’s easy to walk past the House of Leaves in the center of Tirana. But inside the 31 rooms that comprise this museum housed in a rather innocuous-looking brick building are exhibits that are both fascinating and disturbing. Last year, the House of Leaves received the 2020 Council of Europe Museum Award from the Paris-based...

By Robin Suerig Holleran 20 hrs ago

EP Kosovo Rapporteur Urges EU to ‘Urgently’ Address Serbia’s Depopulation of Albanians

The European Union needs to “urgently” address the issue of Serbia’s suspension of Albanians’ addresses in its territory, according to Member of European Parliament Viola von Cramon. The issue relates to the effective depopulation of ethnic Albanians from southern Serbia through what is known as “passivation of residential addresses”: if an Albanian resident in the...

By Exit Staff 22 hrs ago

Perspectives

The Kanun Is about Much More than Just Blood Feuds

By Robin Suerig Holleran

Three Decades On, Albania Remains Hostage of Its Communist Past

By Altin Gjeta

Comment: Double Whammy Hits Vetting and Justice Reform

By Vincent W.J. van Gerven Oei

Comment: Desperate Times Lead to Desperate Measures, Albanian Politicians and Reputation Laundering

By Alice Taylor

In Memoriam Arian Uçi

By Vincent W.J. van Gerven Oei

Comment: Outdated Law Hinders Albanians’ Right to Protest

By Albi Çela

Kosovo COVID-19 Update 17 January: 5 Deaths, 353 Infections, 279 Recoveries

Kosovo has reported five COVID-19-related deaths in the last 24 hours, bringing the country’s total death toll to...

By Exit News 17 hrs ago

Rama Defends Salillari over Collapsed Road

Prime Minister Edi Rama has defended road construction companies whose work has come under scrutiny following the recent...

By Exit Staff Yesterday at 21:30

Albania COVID-19 Update 16 January: 5 Dead, 581 Infections, 465 Recoveries

Five people infected with COVID-19 have died in Albania in the last 24 hours, bringing the death toll...

By Exit Staff Yesterday at 18:30

Kosovo COVID-19 Update 16 January: 6 Deaths, 363 Infections, 418 Recoveries

Kosovo has reported six COVID-19-related deaths in the last 24 hours, bringing the country’s total death toll to...

By Exit Staff Yesterday at 17:30

39-Year-Old Charged With Raping Minor Stepdaughter

A 12-year-old girl has reported her stepfather to the police for sexual abuse. The minor stated that the...

By Exit Staff Yesterday at 16:31

Turkey Pressures Countries That Rely on It for Assistance to Illegally Deport Turkish Citizens

Turkey is the global leader in illegal repatriations, mainly from countries that are dependent on Ankara for financial,...

By Alice Taylor Yesterday at 15:00

Kosovo COVID-19 Update 17 January: 5 Deaths, 353 Infections, 279 Recoveries

Kosovo has reported five COVID-19-related deaths in the last 24 hours, bringing the country’s total death toll to 1,410. The victims’ age varied between 69...

17 hrs ago

Rama Defends Salillari over Collapsed Road

Prime Minister Edi Rama has defended road construction companies whose work has come under scrutiny following the recent floods in the country. During a press...

Yesterday at 21:30

Albania COVID-19 Update 16 January: 5 Dead, 581 Infections, 465 Recoveries

Five people infected with COVID-19 have died in Albania in the last 24 hours, bringing the death toll to 1,270. The victims’ age varies between...

Yesterday at 18:30

Kosovo COVID-19 Update 16 January: 6 Deaths, 363 Infections, 418 Recoveries

Kosovo has reported six COVID-19-related deaths in the last 24 hours, bringing the country’s total death toll to 1,405. The victims’ age varied between 71...

Yesterday at 17:30

39-Year-Old Charged With Raping Minor Stepdaughter

A 12-year-old girl has reported her stepfather to the police for sexual abuse. The minor stated that the abuse started when she was nine years...

Yesterday at 16:31

Turkey Pressures Countries That Rely on It for Assistance to Illegally Deport Turkish Citizens

Turkey is the global leader in illegal repatriations, mainly from countries that are dependent on Ankara for financial, political, or humanitarian support, according to Director...

Yesterday at 15:00