Berisha’s cynical pirouettes on LGBT issues

Sali Berisha’s announcement of a draft law recognizing only two genders—male and female—has caused puzzlement and sparked cynical comments about his true motives. It is worth examining Berisha’s shifting positions...

Democrats push new gender law as part of de-Sorosization campaign

The Democratic Party of Albania, led by Sali Berisha, has submitted a draft law to parliament that seeks to enshrine in legislation that the Republic of Albania recognizes only two...

SPAK implements strategy to investigate and prevent electoral crimes in 2025

The Special Anti-Corruption and Organized Crime Prosecution (SPAK) has announced a comprehensive strategy to combat and prevent electoral crimes for Albania’s 2025 parliamentary elections. The measures, issued under the directive...

Rochester Institute of Technology to open branch in Albania this September

Starting September 2025, Albania’s Harry Fultz Institute will expand to include a university-level program with the establishment of the American Academy of Technology Tirana, affiliated with the Rochester Institute of...

SPAK intensifies investigations into January 21 protest killings

The Special Structure Against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK) has intensified its investigation into the January 21, 2011 killings, where four protesters were shot dead during a demonstration against then-Prime...

University of Tirana launches Digital Media Lab for Journalism and Communication students

The University of Tirana has unveiled its new Integrated Digital Media Laboratory at the Faculty of History and Philology. Designed to support over 450 students and 48 faculty members from...

Athens and Tirana seek to resolve longstanding disputes

The Greek daily Kathimerini reports that Athens and Tirana are making progress in resolving their long-standing disputes through continuous negotiations. Relations between the two nations, which have often been strained...

The body of Albania’s Orthodox Archbishop arrives in Tirana amid emotional scenes

The body of the Archbishop of the Orthodox Church Anastas Janullatos arrived in Tirana on Tuesday afternoon, triggering a profound outpouring of emotion in the Albanian capital. The funeral cortege,...

BBC highlights Albania’s Butrint: a beacon of cultural revival

In a feature by the BBC, Albania’s ancient archaeological site of Butrint has been spotlighted as a testament to the country’s effort to reclaim its cultural heritage and redefine its...

Tirana launches creative hub to boost film industry

A major new initiative for Albania’s creative industries has been unveiled in the former Kinostudio area. The Tirana Training Center is a state-of-the-art facility designed to nurture talent in filmmaking,...