Report TV Piepoli poll: Socialists projected to gain in Tirana and Shkodër as Berisha’s bloc loses ground
A new poll by the Piepoli Institute in partnership with Report TV projects electoral shifts in two of Albania’s most critical battlegrounds ahead of the May 11 elections—Tirana and Shkodër....
Sali Berisha vows to repeal controversial medical graduate work law
Democratic Party leader Sali Berisha has pledged to immediately repeal a law requiring medical graduates in Albania to work for three years in the country or repay the cost of...
Kosovo’s Parliament deadlock continues as VV fails for sixth time to elect Speaker
Kosovo’s political stalemate deepened Thursday as the Assembly failed for the sixth time to elect its Speaker, leaving the country without a functioning parliament more than two months after elections....
Albanian Socialists suspend campaign for national day of mourning honoring Pope Francis
Albania will observe Saturday as a national day of mourning to honor Pope Francis, following a decision by the government outlining the official protocol for public institutions. While the country...
Socialist Party files complaint over diaspora voting irregularities, demands CEC action
The Socialist Party (SP) has filed a formal complaint with the CEC (Central Election Commission), citing a series of irregularities in the ongoing diaspora voting process. The issues reportedly involve...
Tirana leads sharp real estate surge as apartment prices soar 56% in six months
Apartment prices in Albania have skyrocketed in the second half of 2024, with Tirana seeing the steepest increase. According to the latest Bank of Albania survey, nationwide housing prices rose...
Isolated incident in Bulqizë mars otherwise calm campaign
A violent incident involving opposition MP Xhelal Mziu and his nephew was reported in Bulqizë on Wednesday, following a Democratic Party campaign event. According to police, the pair allegedly assaulted...
New Shëngjin–Velipojë road opens ahead of tourist season, cutting travel time to the coast
A key coastal road connecting Shëngjin and Velipojë officially opened this weekend, dramatically cutting travel time between the two northern seaside towns from over an hour to just 20 minutes....
Former Justice Minister slams SPAK, Prosecutor General, and CEC Head for briefing ambassadors
Former Justice Minister and lawyer Ylli Manjani has harshly criticized the heads of Albania’s top legal and electoral institutions after they briefed foreign ambassadors on electoral crime findings. In a...
Vlora International Airport to open in early May with inaugural Air Albania flight
Albania’s newest international gateway, Vlora International Airport, is set to officially open in the first days of May, marking a significant milestone for southern Albania’s infrastructure and tourism industry. The...