EU Ambassador in Tirana emphasizes readiness to support Albania’s EU ambitions
EU Ambassador Silvio Gonzato declared the European Commission’s full readiness to back Albania’s ambitious reform agenda, stressing that support from the EU is stronger than ever as the country advances...
Greek authorities detain Albanian journalists covering Edi Rama’s meeting in Thessaloniki
Greek authorities detained Albanian media teams, including journalists from Tv Klan and A2CNN, for over three hours at the Kapshtica border, delaying their entry into Greece. The journalists were on their...
Edi Rama calls on Albanian diaspora in Greece to vote for Socialist Party in 2025 elections
Edi Rama has urged Albanians living in Greece to support the Socialist Party in the upcoming 2025 elections. His appeal emphasizes that a strong victory is crucial for Albania’s goal...
Elbasan Prosecutor’s Office orders measures against seven university professors for corruption
The Elbasan Prosecutor’s Office has issued security measures, including an obligation to report regularly, for seven professors from the University of Elbasan, who are accused of corruption. Why is this...
Bank of Albania to circulate new 100 lek coins starting November 15
The Bank of Albania announced that, beginning November 15, new 100 lek coins – approximately 1 Euro – with legal tender status, minted in 2023, will be put into circulation....
Durrës Prosecutor’s Office provides update on seizure of waste containers
The Durrës Prosecutor’s Office has issued a new statement regarding the ongoing seizure of waste containers. The prosecutorial body of the coastal city emphasized that, until the seizure process is...
US Chargé d’Affaires in Tirana highlights civil society’s role in accountability
US Chargé d’Affaires in Tirana, Nancy VanHorn, participated in an event aimed at promoting collaboration between civil society and the Albanian Parliament. Why is this important: Civil society organizations play a...
Former president Meta criticizes PM’s reaction to EU negotiations from arrest
Ilir Meta, President of the Party of Freedom, has issued a strong statement from prison regarding the opening of Albania’s negotiation chapters with the European Union. Meta accused Prime Minister...
Albanian PM announces potential reduction in electricity prices, focusing on pensioners
Prime Minister Edi Rama announced today that the government is considering and studying a reduction in electricity prices, with pensioners set to be the primary beneficiaries. Speaking from Korça, where...
Democratic MP faces SPAK investigation over money laundering and asset concealment
Luan Baçi, a Democratic Party MP, has once again been summoned to the Special Structure Against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK) following a criminal complaint filed in February 2024 by...