The Guardian highlights Kushner’s $1B Sazan Island project: “Trump Island” to become luxury Mediterranean haven
Jared Kushner’s ambitious plan to turn Albania’s Sazan Island into a luxury tourism destination is once again making headlines—this time in The Guardian, which dedicated an in-depth feature to what...
PM Rama meets NATO chief in upbeat tone ahead of The Hague summit
Despite rising tensions in the Middle East over the Israel-Iran conflict, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte appeared in high spirits as he met Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama ahead of...
Recount reveals hollow DP fraud claims as Berisha plays for time
A week into the ballot recount in four Albanian districts, the process is exposing not electoral fraud, but the fragility of the Democratic Party’s (DP) claims. What was framed by...
German retail giant LIDL to invest €105M in Albania logistics hub, eyes national supermarket rollout
LIDL will invest €105 million in Albania to build a large-scale logistics center in Porto Romano, marking a significant step forward in the country’s retail and supply chain infrastructure. Why...
Albanian agriculture shows solid growth in 2024, livestock lags behind
Albanian agriculture recorded steady growth in 2024, with strong output in crops and horticulture, while livestock farming showed signs of strain. According to official data, a total of 649,000 tons...
Electoral reform back on agenda when new parliamentary session begins
As Albania’s new parliament convenes this September, work is expected to begin immediately on long-awaited electoral reform. Veteran Socialist lawmaker Damian Gjiknuri, who has co-authored every set of electoral code...
Restored Ottoman-era Hammam opens to the public in Durrës with cultural event
A cultural evening titled “Epidamn of Heritage and Art” was held last night inside the recently restored Ottoman-era Hammam in Durrës, the first artistic event ever hosted in the monument....
Korça hosts 7th edition of “Moto & Rock Fest”
The city of Korça became the center of national attention this past weekend as it hosted the 7th edition of the “Moto & Rock Fest,” drawing hundreds of visitors, motorcycle...
Rama backs U.S. strike, slams Iran’s theocracy as a “unique aberration” openly calling for extermination
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has declared full support for the recent U.S. attack on Iran’s nuclear program, calling President Trump’s efforts “sincere” and warning that Tehran’s regime poses a...
Coffee culture booms in Albania as bar-cafés outnumber doctors and police
The humble “bar-kafe” has quietly become Albania’s most dominant small business—and perhaps the country’s most visible sign of self-employment. With over 15,000 active cafés nationwide, Albanians are now more likely...