U.S. Chargé d’Affaires suggests end of the road for Altin Dumani’s mandate as SPAK chief
U.S. Chargé d’Affaires in Tirana, Nancy Van Horn, suggested that Special Prosecution (SPAK) chief Altin Dumani will be replaced once his term ends, marking the start of one of the...
US sanctions two senior Montenegrin officials for corruption
The US State Department has designated former Budva mayor and current MP Milo Božović and the former president of Montenegro’s Supreme Court, Vesna Medenica, as ineligible to enter the United...
Albania sees steady rise in remittances, boosting economy
Remittances from emigrants remain one of the strongest pillars supporting Albania’s economy and household income. In the first half of 2025 alone, transfers from abroad reached €532 million, marking a...
Albania edges closer to World Cup dream after narrow win over Latvia
Albania kept its World Cup hopes alive with a narrow but crucial 1–0 victory over Latvia on Tuesday night at “Air Albania” Stadium, thanks to a first-half penalty scored by...
Democrats to take their seats in parliament despite rejecting May 11 elections
Although they continue to reject the results of the May 11 elections, the Democratic Party will take up its seats in parliament. Party leader Sali Berisha made the announcement after...
Kissinger’s Leadership presented in Albanian: Rama and D’Alema highlight lessons for today’s politics
The book Leadership by former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger was presented in Albanian on September 9 at the Center for Openness and Dialogue at the Prime Minister’s Office in...
Tirana welcomes Montenegrin Cultural Week with concerts, exhibitions and performances
Tirana has reopened the International Cultural Weeks after a short summer break, launching the new season with Montenegrin Cultural Week, held from September 8-11. The opening event took place in...
KO:SH Film Fest 2025 opens in Korça with 81 films from 40 countries
Korça is hosting the KO:SH Short Film Festival 2025 from September 9-13, bringing together 81 short films from 40 countries in one of the region’s most important cinematic events. Over...
Albania’s top election official calls May 11 vote a success, urges full reform
Four months after the May 11 elections, Albania’s State Election Commissioner Ilirjan Celibashi described the vote as a success but admitted it exposed significant shortcomings. Speaking at a press conference,...
Government unveils legal package against illegal construction and arson
Prime Minister Edi Rama accompanied by the Justice Minister presented a package of legal amendments Monday targeting illegal construction, land misuse, and arson. The reforms will amend four existing laws...