Albanians pay tribute as Hashim Thaçi’s father is laid to rest
Albanians from across Kosovo, Albania, and the diaspora gathered in Skënderaj to honor Haxhi Thaçi, the father of former Kosovo President Hashim Thaçi. The funeral was attended by senior political...
Albania, Kosovo, and Croatia sign trilateral defense agreement to strengthen regional security
Albania, Kosovo, and Croatia have signed a trilateral military agreement aimed at strengthening defense capabilities, enhancing military cooperation, and advancing regional security. The pact reflects the growing strategic alignment between...
Albania prepares for World Cup Qualifier against England amid stark disparities
On March 21 Albania kicks off its 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign with a challenging match against England. The gap between the two teams is vast, both in squad...
Tourism growth boosts business and employment in Albania, INSTAT reports
The expansion of Albania’s tourism sector has directly contributed to economic growth, leading to an increase in businesses and employment. According to a new report by the Albanian Institute of...
Pilgrimage begins at ‘Shna Ndou’ church in Laç, thousands of believers gather
Thousands of believers have begun their annual pilgrimage to the ‘Shna Ndou’ or Saint Anthony church in Laç, one of Albania’s most revered religious sites. Every Tuesday from March 18...
Trump Jr.’s NATO remarks in Belgrade trigger concerns in Albania and Kosovo
Donald Trump Jr. claimed during a visit to Belgrade that NATO’s 1999 airstrikes on Serbia were meant to distract from Bill Clinton’s scandal with Monica Lewinsky. His statement, echoing a...
Richard Grenell shares Albanian PM’s criticism of the Hague Tribunal
U.S. Special Envoy for Special Missions, Richard Grenell, has shared a social media post by Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama, in which he strongly criticizes the Special Court in The...
Albanian and French foreign ministers discuss EU integration and regional security in Paris
Albanian Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Igli Hasani met with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot in Paris to discuss bilateral relations, Albania’s EU integration, and regional security. The meeting...
Spain to extradite notorious gang leader Lulzim Berisha to Albania
Spain is set to extradite Lulzim Berisha, the former leader of one of Albania’s most notorious criminal organizations, the so-called Durrës Gang, known for its involvement in murder, drug and...
Lamberto Zannier to lead OSCE/ODIHR election observation mission in Albania
As Albania approaches the May 11 elections, OSCE/ODIHR has begun its electoral observation mission. Lamberto Zannier, a seasoned diplomat, will lead the observer team, which will hold meetings with the...