Albania mourns the loss of its literary giant: Ismail Kadare passed away on July 1
Born on January 28, 1936, in Gjirokastër in southern Albania, Kadare’s life and work have left an indelible mark on the literary landscape of the 20th and 21st centuries. Kadare...
In major success for Police, SPAK, one of Albania’s most wanted crime bosses has been arrested
Astrit Avdyli, who had been on the run for several weeks, was apprehended by RENEA police Special Forces based on a warrant issued by the Special Structure against Corruption and...
Electoral reform on the verge of failure
Socialists and Democrats are failing to reach consensus on electoral reform. Why is this relevant Amendments to the electoral law are seen as imperative not only to address the recommendations...
New UK Ambassador appointed
Nick Abbott has been selected to be the new Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Albania. Abbott will replace Mr. Alastair King-Smith, whose three-year term ends in July. Nick Abbott...
Handful of opposition supporters protest, burn tires in front of Municipality of Tirana
The opposition held its 14th protest in front of the Municipality of Tirana, demanding the resignation of the Mayor. A small group of supporters from the Democratic Party and the...
2023 Census results published: Albania’s population at 2.4 million
The Albanian Institute of Statistics has released the 2023 Census results, revealing that Albania’s population currently stands at 2.4 million. Context The Census was a key requirement for opening negotiations...
Speculation mounts: Will Sylvinho renew his contract with Albania until 2026?
Despite being eliminated in the early stages of Euro 2024, the Albanian National Team had a good performance that attracted attention during the European championship. As a result, not just...
Government establishes dedicated Anti-corruption Directorate
A few months before the opening of the first chapters of negotiations with the European Union, the Albanian government has focused all its efforts on the fight against corruption. This...
Government approves reintegration program for unemployed: 6 month training courses and financial support
Unemployed Albanians, who have no profession or skills, will have the opportunity to enroll in a 6-month program where they can receive professional training and education. To access the program,...
Albania wins arbitration against Bankers Petroleum
On June 7, 2024, after several years of arbitration proceedings, the international court operating under the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) in Paris delivered its final ruling on the dispute...