Opposition challenges validity of Himarë by-elections, seeks annulment
The opposition has formally contested the Central Election Commission’s (CEC) decision to declare the Socialist Party candidate as the winner, by requesting the invalidation of elections in all 36 voting...
Albanian ambassadors to serve four-year terms under proposed law changes
Albanian ambassadors will no longer serve three-year terms but will instead lead diplomatic missions for four years. Additionally, they will be limited to two consecutive terms in diplomatic and consular...
Vlora International Airport set to begin operations in summer 2025
The Vlora International Airport is expected to commence operations in the summer of 2025. According to the government, the airport’s runway will be completed by the end of this year...
Fire at Finiq National Archaeological Park causes no damage to key monuments
The Finiq National Archaeological Park escaped damage following a fire that erupted on August 8, 2024. Why is it significant Finiq is one of the most important archaeological sites in...
Scorching temperatures return to Albania
From Saturday through Monday, Albania is set to experience a heatwave, with temperatures expected to soar up to 40°C and, in some areas, even reaching 41°C. The cities of Shkodra,...
Albania and Kosovo forge partnership to preserve cultural heritage
The National Institute of Cultural Heritage has announced the signing of a Cooperation Memorandum with the Agency for the Management of Monuments and Memorial Complexes of Kosovo. The memorandum aims...
Arbri Road to be completed by end of December
The Arbri Road, a key highway connecting Tirana with Dibra in northeastern Albania, is set to be fully completed by the end of December. Why is this important The Arbri...
SPAK concludes investigation into high-profile “Metamorphosis 2” case involving former top police official
The Special Structure against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK) has concluded its investigation into the high-profile “Metamorphosis 2” case, which led to the arrest of 11 individuals, including Erzen Breçani,...
Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner vacation on Albania’s southern coast amid investment talks
Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner have once again chosen to spend a few days vacationing on Albania’s southern coast. Their yacht was spotted earlier this week anchored at the beach...
Kosovo Serbs protest in North Mitrovica against Kosovo Government decision to open bridge for traffic
Kosovo Serbs have gathered to protest the planned opening for traffic of the bridge over the Ibar River that separates predominantly Albanian South Mitrovica from the predominantly Serbian North Mitrovica....