Balkans & Eastern Europe

- Albania's Prime Minister Edi Rama faces widespread protests demanding his resignation over corruption allegations and poor university conditions; violent clashes between protesters and police in Tirana have resulted in damage to government buildings and the use of tear gas by authorities. - Moldovan President Maia Sandu addresses Russian drone attacks on NATO partners, highlighting Russia's escalating military aggression. - Croatian football fans arrested for chanting pro-Nazi slogans before a match against Ajax, damaging Croatia’s football image. - EU leaders fail to reach consensus on expanding membership to Montenegro, Ukraine, and Moldova during a dinner debate.

Recent headlines

• Albania: Violent protests rock Tirana for third straight day — africa_news
• Albania PM Defiant as Protests Spread to Provincial Cities — balkan_insight
• Cambodia reaffirms commitment to global biodiversity protection at Armenia Summit — khmer_times_kh
• Rising Violence is a Sign that Serbia’s Ruling Party is Panicking — balkan_insight
• Croatia Sets Eight Conditions for Backing Montenegro’s EU Accession — balkan_insight