Albania to create National Water Operator amid reform push
The government has decided to establish a new national operator to manage water resources and supply, adding to the National Waste Management operator announced in late August. Why is this...
Roman era monumental tomb discovered in Bulqiza
Archaeologists in the village of Strikçan, Bulqiza, have unearthed a monumental Roman tomb, the first of its kind ever discovered in Albania. The site, known as Fusha e Gurrës, has...
Slovenia pulls Albanian red peppers from market over pesticide levels
Slovenia has withdrawn a shipment of red peppers imported from Albania after tests showed excessive pesticide residues, continuing a series of recent bans on Albanian produce in the region. Why...
Nigel Farage to meet Rama over deportation of foreign criminals
British MP and Reform UK leader Nigel Farage declared he will have lunch with Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama in the coming weeks to discuss the deportation of foreign criminals,...
Le Soir on Çopja clan, Albanian mafia empire dismantled in Belgium
Belgian daily Le Soir has published an extensive report on the dismantling of the Çopja clan, an Albanian mafia organization described as one of the most dangerous criminal networks in...
€93 million for natural gas, two key projects in Albania get green light
The Western Balkans Investment Framework (WBIF) has approved financing for two natural gas projects in Albania, with support from international donors and development banks. Why is this important: Albania, along...
National Theatre of Opera and Ballet unveils September program highlighted by Ermonela Jaho and Verdi’s La Traviata
The Albanian National Theatre of Opera and Ballet has unveiled its cultural calendar for September, promising a rich and diverse program that spans opera, folk music, international collaborations, and gala...
Legendary Albanian film director Dhimitër Anagnosti dies at 89
One of the greatest figures of Albanian cinema, director Dhimitër Anagnosti, passed away today at the age of 89. The news was announced by his daughter, Juna Anagnosti, through a...
Albanian Democratic Party appeals certification of May 11 elections in Electoral College
The Democratic Party filed an appeal today at the Electoral College against the Regulatory Commission’s decision to certify the results of the May 11 parliamentary elections. Why is this important: The...
EU leaders give optimism on enlargement, Albania could join by 2029
European Union leaders at the Bled summit delivered optimistic messages on enlargement, with Albania and Montenegro emerging as frontrunners to become the bloc’s newest members by 2029. Why is this...