Democrats to take their seats in parliament despite rejecting May 11 elections
Although they continue to reject the results of the May 11 elections, the Democratic Party will take up its seats in parliament. Party leader Sali Berisha made the announcement after...
Kissinger’s Leadership presented in Albanian: Rama and D’Alema highlight lessons for today’s politics
The book Leadership by former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger was presented in Albanian on September 9 at the Center for Openness and Dialogue at the Prime Minister’s Office in...
Tirana welcomes Montenegrin Cultural Week with concerts, exhibitions and performances
Tirana has reopened the International Cultural Weeks after a short summer break, launching the new season with Montenegrin Cultural Week, held from September 8-11. The opening event took place in...
KO:SH Film Fest 2025 opens in Korça with 81 films from 40 countries
Korça is hosting the KO:SH Short Film Festival 2025 from September 9-13, bringing together 81 short films from 40 countries in one of the region’s most important cinematic events. Over...
Albania’s top election official calls May 11 vote a success, urges full reform
Four months after the May 11 elections, Albania’s State Election Commissioner Ilirjan Celibashi described the vote as a success but admitted it exposed significant shortcomings. Speaking at a press conference,...
Government unveils legal package against illegal construction and arson
Prime Minister Edi Rama accompanied by the Justice Minister presented a package of legal amendments Monday targeting illegal construction, land misuse, and arson. The reforms will amend four existing laws...
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...