The Democratic Party must support external voting for the Diaspora
Few were surprised by the inability of Albania’s two main political forces to reach consensus on electoral reform. The parties were simply too far in their positions regarding the reinstatement...
Newly discovered monumental tombs in Amantia now open for visitors
The Regional Directorate of Cultural Heritage in Vlorë has announced that tourists can now explore a group of monumental tombs located at the entrance of the Archaeological Park of Amantia....
Popeyes to debut in Kosovo, Balkan expansion on horizon
Kosovo’s Balkan Foods has secured a franchise agreement to introduce Popeyes, the iconic American fast-food chain, to Kosovo the latter half of the year, with ambitions to expand into neighboring...
Record number of tourists visit Albania in first half of 2024
4.5 million foreign tourists visited Albania in the first six months of 2024, marking a 34% increase compared to the same period in 2023. In a statement, the Minister of...
President of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani to attend NATO Summit in Washington D.C.
The President of the Republic of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, has traveled to Washington D.C. at the invitation of U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken to participate in an event organized...
Rama on Kushner’s project in Sazan Island: Crucial for Albanian Tourism
The Albanian government views investments in luxury hotels as vital for the tourism sector and former President Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner’s project for Sazan Island is a perfect example of...
Firefighters, military intensify efforts to extinguish wildfires in Gjirokastra
A raging wildfire, which started in Frashtan, Dropull, has continued to spread across the Gjirokastër region, affecting an estimated area of about 70 hectares and threatening a number of houses...
Firehouse Subs to expand into Kosovo and Albania
Restaurant Brands International (RBI) has announced a franchise agreement with Kosovo-based Balkan Foods, paving the way for Firehouse Subs to enter the fast casual dining scenes of Kosovo and Albania....
The strengthening of Albanian Lek and its effects
In recent years, the Albanian Lek (ALL) has shown a significant strengthening against the euro (EUR), reaching the highest ever level against the Euro at less than 100/1 (ALL/EUR), from...
Exploring the Natural Treasures of Gramsh: Oak Trees, Caves, Canyons, and Glacial Lakes
While Albania’s Riviera and its main historical sites draw most of the attention and the largest crowds of tourists, there are numerous other, off the beaten track areas that are...