Albanian parliament holds short session to approve government program and cabinet
Albania’s parliament held a much shorter-than-expected session on Thursday to present the government’s program and hold a confidence vote for the new cabinet. Why is this important: Although a 24...
Korça welcomes Festival of Serenades
Korça will host the Festival of Serenades (Korça Serenights) on September 18, 19, and 20. The festival will bring together some of the most prominent voices of this beloved genre,...
Socialists present 55 page governing program for fourth mandate
The Socialist Party has unveiled a 55 page governing program outlining its priorities for the fourth Rama administration. The program, which Prime Minister Edi Rama will present to parliament on...
Parliament approves new structure amid opposition walkout
Albania’s parliament approved changes to its internal rules and adopted a new structure with 79 votes from the majority, after opposition MPs left the chamber in protest. Why is this...
Albania opens fifth cluster in EU accession talks
Albania officially opened the Fifth Negotiation Cluster – Green Agenda and Sustainable Connectivity – on Tuesday, marking another key step toward EU membership. This cluster includes four chapters: Transport Policy...
Fier police bust online “pyramid scheme,” identify ringleader called “Professor”
Albanian police in Fier have uncovered a group running an online pyramid scheme coordinated through the messaging app Telegram. The ringleader, identified in chats as “Leo Smith” and nicknamed “Professor”...
President signs decrees for Rama’s new cabinet and virtual minister
President Bajram Begaj has signed the decrees appointing Albania’s new cabinet ministers, just days after mandating Edi Rama to form his fourth government. The decrees cover 16 ministries and include...
US criticism of Albin Kurti deepens
The United States has intensified its criticism of Kosovo’s caretaker Prime Minister Albin Kurti, signaling growing frustration over what Washington views as destabilizing actions. Why is this important: The latest...
Tirana hosts first Saudi Arabia Cultural Week
Saudi Arabia is bringing a full celebration of its arts, heritage, and traditions to Albania for the first time, with Saudi Arabia Cultural Week taking place from 16-20 September at...
International Dance Festival by Angelin Preljocaj returns to Tirana with artists from across Europe
The International Dance Festival of Tirana, led by world-renowned Albanian-French choreographer Angelin Preljocaj, will take place from October 9 to 25, bringing artists and dance companies from across Europe to the...