The first chapter of accession talks with Albania, which begins on Tuesday and concerns fundamental rights and the rule of law, must include both the rights of minorities, including the Greek ethnic minority, and in particular their property rights, Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis stressed upon his arrival at the intergovernmental conference in Luxembourg.

Fredi Beleri, a New Democracy MEP, was released from prison yesterday after serving 16 months. Following his release, Mr. Beleri expressed a sense of relief but made it clear that his legal battle is far from over.

Jared Kushner, son-in-law of former US President Donald Trump and former White House senior adviser, is preparing to implement the biggest project of his business career: turning the Albanian coastline into a luxury tourist destination, inspired by previous projects of his father-in-law.