52 arrested in Albania–Italy crackdown on multimillion-euro drug network
A total of 52 arrest warrants have been issued by Albanian and Italian authorities as part of a joint investigation aimed at dismantling a large-scale international drug trafficking network operating...
Tourism in Albania grows 21.9% in March, expanding beyond summer season
Tourism in Albania continues to grow steadily even outside the traditional summer peak. INSTAT data shows that in March 2025, the number of visitors in accommodation facilities rose by 21.9%...
Albania–Serbia match draws 50,000 ticket requests in one week
Just one week after the ticket reservation process opened, 50,000 applications have been submitted for the Albania–Serbia match, according to official data from the e-bileta platform. The match, scheduled for...
AC Milan set to appoint Igli Tare as sporting director
AC Milan is on the verge of appointing Igli Tare as its new sporting director, with a two-year contract and an option for a third expected to be finalized in...
Berisha denounces May 11 vote as a “farce” amid mounting pressure over defeat
Democratic Party leader Sali Berisha held a press conference today, branding the May 11 elections “the most shameful farce in the history of Albanian democracy.” But behind the accusations, Berisha...
“100 days in prison”: Veliaj says detention is unjust, vows to keep fighting
On the 100th day since his arrest, Erion Veliaj, Mayor of Tirana, issued a public message from prison, denouncing his continued detention as arbitrary and unjust. In a social media...
Denmark takes EU presidency on July 1, signals support for enlargement
Starting July 1, Denmark will assume the rotating presidency of the European Union. In advance of this, Copenhagen has reaffirmed its strong backing for the EU enlargement process — with...
Albania concludes vote count: Socialists secure historic fourth term as opposition collapses
Nine days after the May 11 elections, Albania officially concluded the vote count — including diaspora ballots — across all districts. The final results show a decisive win for the...
Study shows that AMA data contradicts claims of media bias in favor of government
A new study by Shqiptarja.com, based on official data from the Audiovisual Media Authority (AMA) and approved by the Central Election Commission (CEC), challenges a long-standing narrative promoted by Albania’s...
Berisha targets SPAK chief as election fallout deepens
Democratic Party leader Sali Berisha appeared at the Special Prosecution Office (SPAK) on Monday, fulfilling a court-imposed obligation to report in person as part of the “obligation to appear” security...