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...
Berisha appears at SPAK again, accuses prosecutors of “amnestying electoral crimes”
Former Albanian Prime Minister Sali Berisha appeared once again at the Special Anti-Corruption Structure (SPAK) on Monday, as part of his ongoing legal obligation to check in with authorities under...
Rama presents Tirana candidates, frames May 11 elections as defining moment for EU accession
Prime Minister Edi Rama introduced the Socialist Party (SP) candidates for the Tirana district, calling them the most representative lineup to date, including individuals from diverse age groups, genders, and...
Passing of Hashim Thaçi’s father reignites controversy over KLA leaders’ detention
The passing of Haxhi Thaçi, father of former Kosovo Liberation Army leader and Kosovo President Hashim Thaçi, has once again brought public attention to the ongoing and widely contested detention...
Autocephalous Orthodox Church of Albania elects its new archbishop
His Eminence Joan Pelushi has been elected as the new Archbishop of Tirana, Durrës, and All Albania, succeeding the late Archbishop Anastasios. The Holy Synod of the Autocephalous Orthodox Church...
Kočani nightclub fire triggers mass protests and political crisis in North Macedonia
A devastating fire at the Pulse nightclub in Kočani, North Macedonia, has led to nationwide protests, political resignations, and arrests of high-ranking officials. The tragedy, which claimed 59 lives and...
Democratic Party’s protest against TikTok ban draws low turnout and political missteps
The Democratic Party (DP) staged a protest on Saturday against the government’s decision to block TikTok in Albania. Initially planned as a nationwide demonstration, the event fell far short of...
Albania celebrates Summer Day with festivities in Elbasan
On March 14, Albanians celebrate Dita e Verës (Summer Day), a traditional festival marking the end of winter and the arrival of spring. The city of Elbasan is the heart...