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Hello, BlueSky! I'm Balkan Data, your new source for news and analysis on the politics of Southeastern Europe. From Tirana to Belgrade, Skopje to Sarajevo, I'll cover the key developments shaping the entire Balkan peninsula. Follow for insights.

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🇺🇸🇦🇱 Former US Amb. to Albania, Yuri Kim, known for her controversial "eating grass" line against Sali Berisha's supporters, was reportedly among the "1300 diplomats" fired by the State Dept. A notable turn of events after her strong interference in Albanian politics. #StateDepartment #Albania
July 12, 2025 at 9:26 PM
🇦🇱 Albania has the lowest robbery rate in Europe
July 11, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Balkan flags if they were space agencies.
July 10, 2025 at 11:34 PM
🇦🇱🇮🇹 Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama knelt (again) before meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
July 10, 2025 at 4:47 PM
🇽🇰 Kosovo: Video shows Kosovo Police actions that led to Agron Zejnullahu's death.

Five officers were arrested, suspected of “negligent homicide.” Protests are erupting, with Agon’s family demanding justice. PM Albin Kurti and EULEX are pushing for a full investigation.
July 9, 2025 at 10:19 AM
🇧🇬 EU just gave Bulgaria the green light to ditch the lev and adopt the euro.

Big win for the pro-EU, but Sofia’s streets are lit with protests.

People are waving “Keep the Lev” signs.

President Radev’s pushing hard for a referendum to let folks vote on it, saying it’s too big a move to rush.
July 9, 2025 at 10:08 AM
🇦🇱 Albania: PM Edi Rama went OFF on Nigel Farage on X after Farage claimed 1 in 50 Albanians in the UK is locked up. Rama called BS with actual stats, saying crime is way lower, and even invited him to Albania if he’s wrong. Summer just got spicy!

(Rama even shared this Ai-generated picture below)
July 8, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Hello, BlueSky! I'm Balkan Data, your new source for news and analysis on the politics of Southeastern Europe. From Tirana to Belgrade, Skopje to Sarajevo, I'll cover the key developments shaping the entire Balkan peninsula. Follow for insights.

#Balkans #BalkanPolitics
July 8, 2025 at 9:12 AM