Lake Ohrid: 5th anniversary as a UNESCO World Heritage treasure
Lake Ohrid, shared by Albania and North Macedonia, celebrated its fifth anniversary as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in July 2019, underscoring its exceptional natural and cultural importance and commitment...
In absence of agreement with opposition, Socialist Party unilaterally submits changes to Electoral Code to Parliament paving way for external voting
The Socialist Party has submitted a bill to parliament with its list of proposed amendments to the Electoral Code. Foremost among these are a number of measures that enable external...
Prime Minister Rama heads to Washington for NATO Summit
\Prime Minister Edi Rama departed this morning for Washington, where he will participate in the NATO summit scheduled from July 9 to July 11 in the U.S. capital. The summit...
Socialist majority announces candidate for Himara elections
Vlora’s current Prefect, Vangjel Tavo, has been selected as the Socialist Party candidate for the upcoming elections on August 4th in Himara. The SP leadership, convened this morning, approved Tavo’s...
The saint who suffered stings of wasps while crucified on a tree: commemorating St. Astius, Patron Saint of Durrës
On July 7th, the Orthodox Christian community of Durrës commemorates the martyrdom of the city’s patron saint, Saint Astius of Dyrrhachium. Saint Astius of Dyrrachium, believed to have been a...
National Historical Museum commemorates Aleks Buda, founder of Albania’s Academy of Sciences
On Sunday, the National Historical Museum organized an activity commemorating the life and legacy of Aleks Buda (1910-1993), a distinguished historian, professor, founder and first chairperson of the Albanian Academy...
Bashtovë Castle nominated for UNESCO Heritage Status
Another Albanian site is set to join UNESCO’s World Heritage list. Kalaja e Bashtovës, or Bashtovë Castle, one of the most beautiful in Albania, has been undergoing restoration efforts as...
Opposition attacks President’s decision on Himara by-election
The opposition has criticized the President’s decision to set August 4th as the date for the Himara by-election, labeling it unconstitutional. Context Following the Central Election Commission’s removal of Fredi...
Martin Garrix’s wows Tirana in a debut concert
On Friday night, DJ Martin Garrix turned Tirana’s Lake Park into a dazzling arena of colors. Thousands of people of all ages, witnessed the grandest display of fireworks, lasers, and...
Sharp increase in asylum seekers in Albania highlighted in 2023 Report
The number of foreign nationals seeking asylum in Albania doubled in 2023, according to a report from INSTAT and the Department of Border and Migration within the General Directorate of...