In a first, two of Albania’s most wanted extradited from UAE
Plarent Dervishaj and Julian Meçe, two high-profile fugitives sought by Albanian justice have been extradited from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Albania. The individuals had been on the run...
EU issues warning to Kosovo amid ongoing Mitrovica bridge dispute
An EU spokesperson warned Kosovo’s government on Friday that ‘all of Kosovo’s friends and allies [the EU, the USA, NATO, and the United Kingdom] have clearly and unequivocally stated that...
Increased tourist traffic spurs urgent measures against marine pollution
The rise in the number of tourists coming into Albania and tourist vessels operating in Albanian waters, has made it urgent to implement measures to prevent marine pollution. A monitoring...
Significant surge in maritime passenger traffic during August
In the first ten days of August, over 86,000 passengers traveled through maritime routes, marking a substantial increase compared to the same period last year. According to data from the...
Ethnic Albanians in South Serbia protest against discrimination
On Monday, ethnic Albanians in Serbia’s Bujanovac municipality held a protest against discrimination by the Serbian authorities. They demanded more public sector employment opportunities, the provision of Albanian-language books in...
Albanian and Kosovar Special Forces participate in joint exercise “Valor Shield 24”
Special forces from Albania’s Armed Forces, Kosovo’s Security Force, and Kosovo’s Rapid Intervention Police Unit took part in the joint exercise “Valor Shield 24.” Context According to Albania’s Ministry of...
Parliament fines MPs 730,000 Lek for unjustified absences
The Albanian Parliament’s Finance Directorate has imposed fines totaling 730,000 Lek on MPs from both major political factions due to their unjustified absences or failure to participate in parliamentary activities....
Peaks of the Balkans: the trail of hidden treasures
The Peaks of the Balkans trail spans 192 kilometers and traverses three countries: Albania, Kosovo, and Montenegro. It takes those who follow it up to an altitude of 2,300 meters...
American businessman involved in Gërdec tragedy in damning interview concerning Sali Berisha’s son’s role in arms scandal
An American businessman, David Packouz, one of the partners in the company that played a central role in setting up the factory whose explosion caused the Gërdec tragedy on March...
For first time ever Albania wins Olympic medals in Paris 2024
Albania has won two Olympic medals, both bronze and both in wrestling. Chermen Valiev and Islam Dudaev, competing in wrestling under the Albanian flag, secured the medals. Why is it...