Scores of Roma families in Tirana face imminent forced eviction or have already been forcibly evicted from their homes. February 3, 2012 International ?The Albanian authorities must immediately provide adequate housing for around 35 Roma families who face imminent forced eviction or have already been forcibly evicted, Amnesty International said today. read more

TIRANA -- Police in Albania said they confiscated at least 150 kilograms of cannabis meant to be sold in neighboring Greece. A group of armed smugglers tried to cross the border between the two countries, and when stopped by border police opened fire against the officers.