Uncle of judge’s killer arrested after shocking threats against judiciary
Police in Shkodër have arrested Gjovalin Shkambi, uncle of Elvis Shkambi, who on Monday shot and killed appellate judge Astrit Kalaja during a court session over a property dispute. Why...
Albanian BDI candidate shot in ambush in North Macedonia
A serious incident occurred Tuesday in Kumanovo, North Macedonia, where masked assailants ambushed and opened fire on a candidate of the Democratic Union for Integration (BDI). Why is this important:...
New York Mayor Eric Adams visits Albania to explore business and tourism opportunities
New York City Mayor Eric Adams arrived in Albania on Sunday for a four-day visit focused on strengthening ties in business, tourism, and innovation. On Monday, he is scheduled to...
Albania in shock after judge shot in court over property ruling
A respected 62-year-old appellate judge, Astrit Kalaja, was shot dead in court on Monday, moments after announcing a verdict in a decades-long property dispute in Shkodër. The gunman, Elvis Shkambi,...
PD backs comedian for Tirana mayor amid fracturing of opposition
The Democratic Party has officially endorsed popular comedy actor Florjan Binaj as its candidate for the upcoming partial local elections in Tirana, following days of uncertainty and internal disagreement. Binaj,...
Toll payments begin for Llogara tunnel users
Drivers using the Llogara Tunnel this weekend began paying tolls, as the government introduced differentiated fees based on vehicle type. According to the new tariff system — displayed on roadside...
Democrats still without candidates for local elections in Tirana and five other municipalities
The Democratic Party has yet to find its candidates for the November 9 local by-elections in Tirana, Vlora, Berat, Tepelenë, Mat, and Cërrik. After meeting on Saturday, the party’s leadership...
Government approves new construction and land protection measures
The Albanian government’s new package of measures on urban planning, development, inspection, and land protection has officially entered into force, following approval by the Council of Ministers through a normative...
A journey through memory and loss: Jutta Benzenberg’s Tirana exhibition
The exhibition “Don’t Look Back at the Burning House” by German photographer Jutta Benzenberg continues to attract public attention at the temporary Heinrich Böll Stiftung Gallery Pavilion in Skanderbeg Square, offering a powerful...
From Strauss to Morricone: National Theatre of Opera and Ballet’s October highlights
The National Theatre of Opera, Ballet, and Folk Ensemble (TKOBAP) has announced a vibrant October program filled with international premieres, gala evenings, and performances ranging from classical symphonies to contemporary...