The Latest Breaking News from Ilir Meta

Fatos Nano obituary

Politician who helped steer Albania’s chaotic transition in the early 1990s from communist rule to fledgling market economy

The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2025

Former Albanian President Ilir Meta Arrested On Corruption Charges

Former Albanian President Ilir Meta's arrest on corruption charges raises concerns about political instability in the Balkans.

Top News · Oct 23, 2024

A court says former Albanian president Meta must stay in custody during corruption investigation

An Albanian court has ruled that former President Ilir Meta should stay in custody while the left-wing Freedom Party leader faces allegations of corruption, money laundering and the hiding of personal income and property

The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2024

Celtic starlet receives 'shining star' praise from Albanian president after goal on Austria tour

The youngster made a claim for senior involvement on Wednesday evening as he rose from the bench to score for Ange Postecoglou's side in an Austrian friendly stroll.

Glasgow Live · Jul 7, 2022

Albania elects top general as the country’s new president

Albania’s parliament elected its top military official as the country’s new president

The Independent UK · Jun 4, 2022

Albanian army chief voted in as new president

Albania's parliament on Saturday voted in chief of defence Bajram Begaj as the country's new president, a largely ceremonial position.With 78 votes in favour in the 140-seat parliament, Begaj will run Albania’s highest office for the next five years. Major General Bajram Begaj, 55, became chief of defence of Albania's…

Reuters · Jun 4, 2022

Former Albanian President Bujar Nishani dies at 55

Albania says former President Bujar Nishani has died at 55 following a serious health problem

The Independent UK · May 28, 2022

Celtic starlet hands gift to Albanian president as 'special friends' provide Hoops present

The teenager raised in Lanarkshire has been abroad to present the gift.

Daily Record · May 27, 2022

Albania’s highest court revokes lawmakers' decision to sack president

Albania’s constitutional court has revoked parliament's vote to sack President Ilir Meta for allegedly advocating violence and violating the constitution.

Reuters · Feb 17, 2022

Albania court overturns president's impeachment

Albania’s Constitutional Court has overturned parliament’s impeachment of President Ilir Meta for allegedly inciting instability and showing bias before the country’s parliamentary election last year

The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2022