Socialists regain control of Himara Municipality in local by-elections
Vangjel Tavo of the Socialist Party emerged victorious in the Himara by-elections that were held on Sunday August 4, securing 1,477 more votes than his rival, Petro Gjikuria of the...
Internationally renowned Soprano Ermonela Jaho returns to the Albanian stage for “Return of the Swallow” concert
Albanian soprano Ermonela Jaho graced the stage of the National Theater of Opera and Ballet last night for the lyrical concert titled “Return of the Swallow” joined by American tenor...
Low voter turnout in Himarë by-election
Out of 23,074 registered voters in Himarë, only 37.61% cast their votes in today’s by-election to determine the new mayor in a contest between Socialist Party candidate Vangjel Tavo and...
New platform for external voting to cost €3 million
The development of a platform to register emigrants wishing to vote will cost €3 million. Additionally, mailing voting ballots to Albanians residing abroad will incur postal costs ranging from €30...
€6 million grant to transform Byllis Archaeological Site: a historic investment in Albania’s heritage
Albania’s Minister of Economy, Culture, and Innovation, Blendi Gonxhja, announced the approval of a €6 million grant for the management and development of the Byllis and Klos Archaeological Park from...
Incident at Skopje Airport: attempt to confiscate Kosovo President’s phone sparks altercation and diplomatic tensions
An incident involving Kosovo President Vjosa Osmani at Skopje International Airport has triggered significant diplomatic fallout. According to Bekim Kupina, Osmani’s media advisor, Skopje airport security attempted to confiscate the...
Record-breaking tourist numbers in Albania amidst ongoing debate
In July, Albania saw an unprecedented influx of tourists, with 1.2 million passengers arriving through Tirana’s Rinas Airport, marking an increase of nearly 350,000 compared to the previous year. On...
Albanian National Institute of Cultural Heritage approves restoration projects for three major cultural sites
The National Institute of Cultural Heritage has recently approved significant restoration projects for three major cultural sites in Albania: Kanina Castle, Borsh Castle, and the Archaeological Museum of Korça. During...
Albania wins arbitration against Durrës Kurum Shipping over container terminal concession
Albania has achieved a significant victory in international arbitration with the ICSID (International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes) against Durrës Kurum Shipping SH.P.K. The case involved claims from Durrës...
New regulations for organic products starting January
Starting from January 2025, Albanian growers of organic products will be required to adhere to new regulations that aim to align the sector’s standards to those of the EU. The...