Illegal cabins in heart of Theth spark clash between Prime Minister and Shkodra prosecution
Authorities have begun demolishing a group of illegal wooden cabins erected in the heart of Theth, Albania’s most iconic mountain village. The makeshift resort—ten cabins and two additional structures—was built...
European Parliament backs 2023–2024 Albania Report, applauds judicial reforms but warns on political polarization
The European Parliament has adopted its 2023–2024 resolution on Albania with an overwhelming majority of 502 votes in favor out of 686 members present. The report, drafted by Austrian MEP...
Edi Rama unveils crackdown on public space grabbers, signals start of territorial reform
Two months ahead of forming his fourth consecutive government, Prime Minister Edi Rama has identified the fight against illegal occupation of public spaces and better control of territory as a...
Erion Veliaj’s detention violates his human rights, say Mayor’s international legal team
One day after Albania’s Supreme Court upheld the pretrial detention of Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj, his international legal team issued a strong statement condemning the ruling as a violation of...
Erion Veliaj to remain in jail as High Court ruling revives accusations of judicial double standards
Albania’s Supreme Court has upheld the pretrial detention of Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj, rejecting his final appeal and confirming that he will remain behind bars without a set trial date....
Tirana hosts Egyptian Cultural Week showcasing ancient heritage and artistic traditions
From July 8 to 12, Tirana will host the Egyptian Cultural Week, a multi-day cultural program designed to bring Albanian audiences closer to the rich legacy of Egyptian civilization by...
Vote recounts finalized in 4 major districts: Democrats lose more ballots than they gained
Albania’s Central Election Commission (CEC) has completed the vote recount process in the four major districts of Tirana, Fier, Elbasan, and Durrës, following opposition demands to verify the integrity of...
Heatwave grips Albania: over 40°C in Berat and Gjirokastër
Hot and sunny weather will persist across Albania, with Berat and Gjirokastër again facing extreme heat as temperatures soar above 40°C. Clouds are expected in the afternoon, especially in the...
Edi Rama warns of legal action over public space abuse in Tirana, calls for crackdown on illegal occupation
Prime Minister Edi Rama has issued a sharp warning to municipal authorities and property developers in Tirana, denouncing what he described as rampant and abusive occupation of public spaces for...
Edi Rama’s rebuke triggers mass resignations in Vlorë municipality
A sweeping administrative shake-up has hit Vlorë, following Prime Minister Edi Rama’s harsh criticism of the city’s local governance. Just hours after an extraordinary meeting on Thursday, 21 municipal department...