Opposition in Albania holds another anti-govt demonstration


Opposition in Albania held another big demonstration last evening in the capital Tirana in a bid to convince socialist Prime Minister Edi Rama to resign and announce early general elections. The opposition leader, Lulzim Basha told the crowd of demonstrators, who had gathered in front of the prime minister’s office, that the opposition was the […]

Opposition in Albania getting ready for today’s demonstration


Following Saturday’s violent clashes in the capital Tirana, opposition in Albania is getting ready for yet another big demonstration. The head of the main opposition party, Democratic Party, Lulzim Basha has launched a public call for people to join this anti-government demonstration. The democrat leader has also published a video, saying that nothing can stop […]

Albanian opposition takes to the streets once again


Opposition in Albania held another demonstration in front of the country’s parliament today where there were violent clashes between opposition’s supporters and the numerous police forces that were there to maintain order. Meanwhile, demonstrators also threw smoke bombs and other strong objects towards law enforcement officers. Police on the other hand used water cannons to […]

Protests in Belgrade escalate, EU appeals on non-violence


Several persons have been detained including one high school pupil, after the anti-government protests held in Belgrade during the weekend. The opposition headed by the Alliance for Serbia (SZS) demand that all detained be released until 3 P.M. On Saturday evening, protesters led by opposition politicians have stormed the public broadcasting service RTS; since the […]

Prespa Agreement reshaping Greek political landscape


An upcoming vote in Greek parliament on Athens’ deal with Skopje to change the name of the Republic of Macedonia  to North Macedonia (known as the Prespa Agreement) could potentially reshape Greece’s political map ahead of a general election later this year. Following the breakup of the SYRIZA – Independent Greeks coalition, the controversial issue […]

Day two of protest against constitutional changes in Skopje


Despite cold weather and snowfall,  a group of citizens are staging protest again today against constitutional changes outside the Parliament building. Citizens say that the protest is aimed at defending the Macedonian name, identity, history and tradition of Macedonian people and against “the greatest national treachery.” Members of citizens associations “Macedonia Blocking,” “Christian Brotherhood,” “United […]

The tents are gone, the protests continue


Dozens of pigeons gathered in the “Woman Fighter” park in the center of Skopje are feeding on the crumbs of bread and other food that was left around the ASNOM monument. The scattered paper and one portable toilet simulate that until recently “someone was living there”. Among the branches of the nearest tree is the […]

Albania swept by protests


It’s been several days now that Albania has been swept by a wave of protests which have continued even today. The most important one is the students’ protest. Students have addressed a list of demands to key institutions in the country and they seem determined to have them delivered. For days now, students are protesting in […]

Vucic “ready to call early election” following protests


President Aleksandar Vucic has, according to an account, said that he would be ready to call early general elections immediately after local voting in the municipality of Lucani on December 16. According to today’s issue of Blic daily, Vucic had a meeting with other officials of his Serbian Progressive Party (SNS). Vucic allegedly ordered all […]

Thousands protest against “political violence” in Serbia


Thousands of people rallied peacefully in downtown Belgrade on Saturday to protest over the attack against leader of Serbian Left party Borko Stefanovic, who was violently attacked in late November, and demanded policy changes by President Aleksandar Vucic and his ruling Serbian Progressive party. The opposition called on citizens to protest the lack of democracy in […]

Thousands of Romanians protest against government in Bucharest


Tens of thousands gathered in the Romanian capital Bucharest on Saturday for a second day of demonstrations after more than 450 people were hurt and around 30 arrested in a huge anti-corruption protest on Friday. Massive crowds gathered in downtown Bucharest on Saturday night, watched by security forces as they chanted: “Down with the government” and “Justice, […]