Albanian Prime Minister meets opposition mayors mere hours after violent protests
Hours after Albania’s Democratic Party (DP) led a violent protest against him, Prime Minister Edi Rama met with mayors, including opposition members, to discuss local governance. The Prime Minister did...
Editorial note: Opposition’s October 7 protest, a study in self-destruction
Economic historian Carlo M. Cipolla famously defined stupidity as causing harm without gaining any benefit. The leaders of the Albanian Democratic Party (DP) would have done well to remember this...
German CDU criticizes Albanian opposition leader for inciting violence during protest
Following violent protests led by Albania’s Democratic Party (DP), the German CDU, a key member of the European People’s Party (EPP) to which DP belong, issued a strong condemnation of...
Japanese Cultural Week: A dive into tradition, art, and cuisine in Tirana
The Japanese Cultural Week, part of the International Cultural Weeks, will take place from October 9 to 15, offering an extraordinary celebration of Japanese culture. This week-long event aims to...
Opposition protest fizzles out in acts of violence and vandalism
For three hours, Albania’s Democratic Party-led (DP) opposition protested in the capital, targeting key institutions with Molotov cocktails, including the Prime Minister’s office, Tirana’s City Hall, and in an unprecedented...
Kosovo lifts ban on Serbian imports
Kosovo’s Prime Minister, Albin Kurti, announced on Monday that the government has modified security measures at Merdare, a border crossing with Serbia. Instead of a full ban on Serbian imports,...
Albania opposition protest sees tensions rise, crowds smaller than expected
Albania’s Democratic Party (DP) and its ally the Freedom Party (former Socialist Movement for Integration) led by former president Ilir Meta, launched a national protest today, which DP leader Sali...
New academic year begins with 119,000 students enrolled in public and private universities
This Monday, the new academic year kicks off with 119,00 students across Albania’s public and private universities. Of these, 19,500 are first-year students, starting their higher education journey. Why is...
Albania reaffirms stance on Hamas-Israel conflict on anniversary of attacks
Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Igli Hasani marked the one-year anniversary of Hamas’ attacks on Israel with a strong message on social media platform “X,” reaffirming Albania’s call for...
Tirana braces for opposition protest and possible road blockades
Tirana is on edge today as both the Democratic Party and law enforcement finalize preparations for the opposition’s highly anticipated protest, set to begin at 18:00. While the Democrats are...