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...
Appeals Court upholds Veliaj’s detention, fueling further controversy and concerns over SPAK’s investigative practices
Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj remains in pretrial detention after the Special Court of Appeals rejected his request for a lighter security measure. The ruling has further fueled controversy over the...
EU Enlargement Commissioner in Tirana: Albania deserves the EU
European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos visited Albania for the first time, meeting with Prime Minister Edi Rama. She expressed confidence that Albania could complete the technical process of EU...
Socialist leader Edi Rama defends candidate lists: “With closed lists, we open up the party!”
One day after submitting the Socialist Party’s (SP) candidate lists to the Central Election Commission (KQZ), Prime Minister Edi Rama publicly explained the methodology and philosophy behind the selection of...
Democratic Party submits candidate lists amid controversy and resignations
The Democratic Party (DP) has finalized its list of candidates for the May 11 parliamentary elections, marking a critical step in Sali Berisha’s bid to bring the opposition back to...
European Parliament to open regional contact office in Albania
The European Parliament has chosen Albania as the location for its new regional contact office for the Western Balkans. According to an official announcement, in the context of growing geopolitical...