Special Court of Appeal affirms Greek MEP Fredi Beleri’s guilty verdict
Fredi Beleri, the newly elected Member of the European Parliament from the ranks of Greece’s New Democracy Party of Prime Minister Mitsotakis, will continue serving his 2-year prison sentence in...
Little hope for progress in run-up to Kosovo-Serbia dialogue
As previously reported, on Wednesday, June 26, Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti and Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic will meet in Brussels for the next round of EU-mediated dialogue on the...
Albania adopts Albergo Diffuso model to develop sustainable tourism through the modernization of tradition
Kruja stands out as a pioneer of the Albergo Diffuso model in Albania, being the first to introduce this innovative tourism concept in the country. Nestled amidst the historic and...
Democratic Party Leader calls for national protest by opposition
Two weeks after the Court of Appeals recognized him as the rightful leader of the opposition Democratic Party, Sali Berisha convened the Democratic Party Steering Committee where he called for...
EU and Western Balkans Foreign Ministers discuss common engagement on Foreign and Security Policy
The meeting took place within the context of the Foreign Affairs Council in Luxembourg on 24 June 2024. Following the meeting, the EU’s High Representative, Borrell, emphasized the Union’s intention...
Airbnb: A 70% increase in rental apartment supply in Tirana during 2024
The bustling influx of tourists in Tirana has led to a significant rise in the demand for short-term rental apartments. This surge in tourism has consequently fueled an increase in...
Following their political breakup, former President Meta files for an official divorce from his wife and political partner, Monika Kryemadhi
After removing his wife from all leadership forums of the party they founded together, former President Ilir Meta filed for an official divorce. Why is this relevant The move, which...
Albanians everywhere anxiously await crucial match against Spain
The Albanian National Team will face Spain in its final Group B game in Dusseldorf tonight. Context A victory against Spain represents the Albanian National Team’s sole opportunity to advance...
Parliament votes in new North Macedonian Government
North Macedonia’s Parliament approved the country’s new right-wing government, led by Hristijan Mickoski, whose nationalist VMRO-DPMNE party won the May general elections. In addition to VMRO-DPMNE, the ruling coalition includes...
High tourist influx triggers electronic payments boom in Albania
Figures published by the National Bank of Albania indicate that in April alone there were 1.5 million electronic transactions, approximately 200,000 more than in January 2024. Why is this relevant...