Kurti prioritizes Brussels Agreement over Washington deal with Serbia

According to Radio Free Europe, Prime Minister of Kosovo, Albin Kurti, has made it clear that the Brussels Agreement with Serbia, reached last year, should be implemented first before addressing the Washington Agreement from...

Albania’s cultural sites see 1.2 million visitors in 2024, up 34%

From January to October 2024, Albania’s cultural sites welcomed 1,229,195 visitors, marking a 34% increase compared to the previous year. Minister of Economy, Culture, and Innovation, Blendi Gonxhja, announced these figures, noting that 61%...

Trump victory ignites debate in Albania: who gains more – Rama or Berisha?

Since Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S., an intense debate has erupted in Albania about who stands to gain politically: Prime Minister Edi Rama or opposition leader Sali Berisha. The...

6,609 complaints filed by citizens in Vetting process denouncing corruption of judges and prosecutors

Top Channel has revealed that a total of 6,609 complaints have been filed thus far by Albanian citizens as part of the country’s sweeping vetting process for judges and prosecutors. The complaints...

Albania to select police chiefs through competitive process for the first time

For the first time, the Albanian State Police will select chiefs for 48 police stations and 12 district directors through an open and competitive process. This landmark initiative involves a...

Kosovo FM warns against compromise in Ukraine conflict

Kosovo’s Foreign Minister, Donika Gërvalla, issued a strong warning about the dangers of compromise in Ukraine’s battle against Russian aggression during a speech at the Democracy Forum in Vilnius, Lithuania....
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Investigation uncovers shocking evidence of corruption in Becchetti arbitration case

An investigation funded by the Albanian government has brought forward new evidence that casts serious doubt on the legitimacy of a €100 million arbitration award granted to Italian businessman Francesco...

Local government budget for 2025 sees 9.3% increase

The budget for local governance in 2025 will be 9.3% higher than the previous year, with proportional increases across all municipalities in the country. The Minister of State for Local...

Former Environment Minister sent to prison for role in incinerator affair

The Special Anti-Corruption Court of Appeals, found the former Minister of Environment Lefter Koka guilty and sentenced to 10 years in prison, reduced to 6 years and 8 months after...

Turkish ship with suspected hazardous waste docks in Durrës

Under intense scrutiny, a Turkish vessel carrying 102 containers of suspected hazardous waste finally docked at the port of Durrës after 11 days in Albanian waters. The ship’s cargo of...