Albanian government expands free diabetes test strip program
Albanian Minister of Health and Social Protection, Albana Koçiu, has announced an expansion of the government’s free diabetes test strip program. Starting August 1, individuals with work-related disabilities and those...
Albanian Lek maintains strong position against major currencies mmid boost from tourism
The Albanian lek has retained a strong position in the foreign exchange market during the final week of July 2024, buoyed by increased tourism revenue. According to the official exchange...
Joint Europol operation leads to rescue of 11 Arab migrants and arrest of kidnappers
A major operation conducted by Europol, in collaboration with Montenegrin and Albanian police forces, has successfully freed 11 Arab migrants who had been held hostage for a ransom of 50,000...
Albanian women legislators propose gender quota amendment for parliamentary seats
Women lawmakers from Albania’s two major parliamentary parties, the Socialists and Democrats, have proposed an amendment aimed at reforming the calculation of parliamentary mandates. This amendment seeks to uphold gender...
Despite some criticism UNESCO approves World Heritage Sites in Albania, but delays decision on Ohrid Lake and demands clarifications on Butrint
During its latest session in New Delhi, the UNESCO World Heritage Committee approved decisions regarding Albania’s World Heritage Sites, including Butrint, Berat, and Gjirokastër. However, the decision on the cross-border...
Judge permanently removed from judicial system for failing to justify wealth
Judge Besnik Hoxha, one of the judges who ruled on the case of the four innocent protesters killed by the Guard of the Republic during the January 21, 2011 protest...
Albania records significant increase in tourist arrivals for June 2024
Albania has seen a significant increase in tourist arrivals in June 2024, according to data released by the National Institute of Statistics (INSTAT). The data revealed a total of 1,921,208...
Media freedom concerns and accusations of government intimidation in Kosovo following RTK controversy
The broadcasting of an article from Sarajevo-based “Slobodna Bosna” alleging, without any supporting evidence or proof, that Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić controls and sponsors two independent Kosovo news portals critical...
Croatia declares Montenegrin officials persona non grata over WWII genocide resolution
Croatia has taken the unprecedented step of declaring three high-ranking officials from Montenegro persona non grata, following Montenegro’s parliamentary declaration alleging genocide in a World War II-era Croatian concentration camp....
Albanian Diaspora will be able to vote in 2025 Elections
Following a landmark agreement between the Socialist and Democrats on external voting, Albanians living abroad will for the first time be able to exercise their right to vote in the...