Public anger in Shkodra after café shooting leaves two dead
Two people were killed and two others wounded in a Monday morning shooting at a café near Shkodra’s City Hall. The attack that has stunned the northern city and reignited...
“The most forgotten place in Albania” wins top prize at KoKo Fest 2025
The play “The most forgotten place in Albania” by the “Aleksandër Moisiu” Theater of Durrës was named the top winner of the 12th National Comedy Festival “KoKo Fest” in Korçë....
SPAK chief Altin Dumani held high-level meetings in US on tackling international crime
The head of Albania’s Special Prosecution Office (SPAK), Altin Dumani, concluded a visit to the United States, where he held meetings in Washington on September 2–3 with officials from the...
Albania’s new parliament to convene first session on September 12
The first plenary session of Albania’s 11th legislature will be held on September 12, following a decree signed Monday by President Bajram Begaj, as required by the Constitution. Why is...
New school year starts with 345,000 students amid falling enrollments
After the summer break, 345,000 students across Albania’s pre-university system began the new academic year on Monday. Among them are 26,500 first graders, nearly 2,000 fewer than last year. Why...
Rama urges ambassadors to focus on EU accession and economic diplomacy
Albania’s annual Conference of Ambassadors opened on Monday and will run until Wednesday, bringing together the country’s top diplomats from around the world. Why is this important: As a candidate...
Qukës–Qafë Plloçë road opens after 14 years of delays
One of Albania’s most important infrastructure projects in the southeast, the Qukës–Qafë Plloçë road, part of Corridor VIII, has officially opened for vehicle traffic. Why is this important: This project,...
Albania edge Gibraltar with Asani penalty in experimental lineup
Albania secured a narrow 1-0 win against Gibraltar, with Jasir Asani’s 69th-minute penalty proving decisive in a friendly marked by injuries and heavy squad rotation. But such a modest result...
Ksamil and Dhërmi beaches to pass from private to municipal management
Two of Albania’s most famous beaches, Ksamil and Dhërmi, will no longer be run by private operators but instead come under the management of their local municipalities. Why is this...
Construction costs rise in Albania despite easing in material prices
Albania’s construction sector is facing higher costs, particularly for wages and machinery, even as material prices show a slight decline. According to INSTAT, the Construction Cost Index for residential buildings...