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September 4, 2026

Albania: Oligarch tenders, digital censorship escalate — FrontPages.eu, September 04, 2026

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Friday, September 04, 2026

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An investigation has revealed that a sanctioned Russian oligarch has benefited from tenders in the country, raising new concerns about corruption. Simultaneously, the digital landscape is facing scrutiny as dozens of protest activist profiles have been removed from Instagram, sparking fears of censorship. In a separate development, an explosive device was reported at a private residence in Vorë. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Edi Rama congratulated his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni on her government's long tenure, making a notable public comment about his own record in office. These events unfold amidst ongoing anti-government protests, which have now reached their 97th and 100th day, with legal proceedings underway for arrested demonstrators. The government's decision to freeze judicial salaries, previously reported, continues to be a point of contention.

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An investigation has revealed how a sanctioned Russian oligarch has benefited from tenders awarded in Albania, raising concerns about potential corruption and illicit financial flows.

Reporter.al: How a Sanctioned Russian Oligarch Became a Beneficiary of Tenders in Albania

An investigation reveals how a sanctioned Russian oligarch has benefited from tenders awarded in Albania.

Dozens of protest activist profiles have been removed from Instagram, raising concerns about digital censorship amid ongoing anti-government demonstrations. These protests have now reached their 97th and 100th day, with legal proceedings taking place for arrested individuals.

Reporter.al: Digital Censorship: Dozens of Protest Activist Profiles Removed from Instagram

Dozens of profiles belonging to protest activists have been removed from Instagram, raising concerns about digital censorship.

BalkanWeb: 'Albania is Raging'/ 97 Days of Revolt! At 10:00 AM in front of the court for…

This story covers ongoing protests and arrests in Albania, detailing the legal proceedings against protesters and their calls for the Prime Minister's resignation.

BalkanWeb: Will Citizen Mobilization Turn into Political Change? 100 Days of Revolt for…

This article discusses the political implications of ongoing protests in Albania, questioning whether citizen mobilization will lead to political change and examining the impact of the 'Revolution of Flamingos'.

An explosive device was found and reported at the entrance of a private residence in Vorë, Albania.

BalkanWeb: Explosive Device Placed at the Door of a Person's House in Vorë

An explosive device was found and reported at the entrance of a private residence in Vorë, Albania.

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama congratulated Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on her government becoming the longest-serving in Italy's history, noting that his own record is now the only one left to be broken.

Top Channel: Meloni, Italy's Longest-Serving PM; Rama Congratulates Counterpart: 'Only My…

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama congratulates Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on her government becoming the longest-serving in Italy's history, noting that his own record is now the only one left to be broken.

Shqiptarja.com: Meloni's Government Marks Longest Term in Italy; Rama Congratulates PM

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government has become the longest-serving in Italy's post-war history after 1413 days, prompting a congratulatory message from Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama, who joked about his own past solo appearances.

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