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Balkan Insight23 October 2026, 13:48 UTCAlbania

A crucial election in Serbia, escalating protests in Albania, bilateral disputes in the region and the costs of political deadlock in Kosovo. As BIRN's selection of Premium stories shows, the next days, weeks and months could be pivotal for many countries across the region.

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Protest: Europe protests in albania continue as students demand improved education conditionsProtestsAlbania22 October 2026, 02:30 UTC

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