Exploring Albania’s wild side: Vjosa River rafting adventures

Albania’s Vjosa River has become a hotspot for adventurers and nature enthusiasts alike, seeking the thrill of rafting amidst stunning natural landscapes. Known as Europe’s last wild river, Vjosa is...

After fires at Llogora Pass public urged to prevent forest fires

The National Agency of Civil Protection has called on the public to be vigilant in protecting natural areas from fires and reiterated the warning that destroying public property by fire...

High Court decision paves way for SPAK to investigate 21 January killings

In response to a case filed by the mother of one of the victims killed by the Guard of the Republic during the January 21, 2011 protest against the government...

Llogora Tunnel opens: a vital link for Albania’s southern litoral

Prime Minister Edi Rama officially inaugurated the long-awaited Llogora Tunnel, a major infrastructure project that has been under discussion for many years in Albania. The newly opened tunnel will significantly...

CEC terminates Fredi Beleri’s mandate as Mayor of Himara

On Friday, the Central Election Commission ruled to terminate Fredi Beleri’s mandate as Mayor of Himara. Mr. Beleri had been granted special permission to attend the meeting and was escorted...

Albania’s census fuels further tension between North Macedonia and Bulgaria

On Thursday, North Macedonia’s Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski commented on the results of Albanian national census. He stated that “Bulgarian propaganda in Albania has filled the vacuum left by the...
Elbasan thermal baths

Elbasan’s Thermal Springs: A sanctuary for health and wellness

Elbasan, renowned for its thermal springs since Roman times, has positioned itself as a leading destination in health tourism, capitalizing on decades of expertise in harnessing these natural resources. Located...

Bank of Albania lowers key interest rate to 3% for the first time since February 2022

On July 3rd, the Bank of Albania eased its monetary policy by reducing the key interest rate to 3% for the first time since February 2022. This decision was made...

Despite opportunity for self-identification in Albania’s 2023 Census, neighboring countries unhappy with results

To the disappointment of Greece and North Macedonia, Albania’s 2023 Census published recently, confirmed that the country is quite ethnically and linguistically homogeneous.  Ethnic Albanians represent 91% of the total...

Greek MP expelled from ND parliamentary group over airport assault

MP Lefteris Avgenakis has been officially expelled from the New Democracy parliamentary group after footage emerged on Wednesday showing him assaulting an airport employee. Context  The Iraklio MP apologized after...