Commission recommends opening EU accession talks with the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Albania.

EU flag | Photo credit: Press Association The recommendation comes in the latest enlargement reports on six Western Balkans countries, issued on Wednesday. At the same time, the Commission has conceded that it is not yet ready to expand beyond the 28 …

Gold rate in Albania on 19 April

Albania, Thu, 19 Apr 2018 NI Wire Gold rate in Albania is around 4,535.32 per 1 gm for 24 carat gold on 19 April. Gold rate in Albania is around 4,535.32  per 1 gm for 24 carat gold on  19 April. Gold is precious metal and its plays a major role in the …

Excavations in Agsu reveal secrets of Ancient Albania

18 April 2018 15:31 (UTC+04:00) 744 By Laman Ismayilova Studies of Nargizava necropolis continue with interruptions for the third decade, and each time reveal new secrets of ancient inhabitants of Azerbaijan. Studies conducted under the leadership of the …

EU urges Albania to deepen reforms for entry talks

TIRANA (Reuters) - EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini urged Albania on Wednesday to deepen a reform drive so that it can persuade member states it deserves to join the bloc after 2025. The European Commission recommended on Tuesday that the Balkan …

Russian Patriarch Kirill to pay first visit to Albania

The two primates have known one another for more than 50 years and have kept up their friendship throughout the years. The Russian primate will also meet with Albanian President Ilir Meta. Pat. Kirill announced the upcoming visit to Albania at the annual …

Albania Offers to Host US Military Bases

Albania's defence minister, Olta Xhacka, has offered US Defense Secretary James Mattis the option of establishing US military bases on Albanian territory, claiming that a US military presence was needed to counter Russian, Chinese and Iranian …

FYROM, Albania moving closer to EU accession talks

The European Commission is pushing for the EU to expand into the western Balkans, a region with the reputation for lawlessness. Brussels has given the greenlight to FYROM and Albania to start accession talks, but needs the OK from member states. That …

FYROM, Albania moving closer to EU accession talks

European Commission Recommends Expansion Talks with Albania, Macedonia

European Commission Recommends Expansion Talks with Albania, Macedonia BRUSSELS – The European Union advanced on Tuesday towards opening membership talks with Albania and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, as the bloc looked to expand further into …

EU backs opening accession talks with Albania, Macedonia