Albania and Greece restart maritime talks, seek to move past regional tensions
Albanian Foreign Minister Igli Hasani traveled to Athens Tuesday at the invitation of his Greek counterpart, George Gerapetritis, for what was officially presented as a meeting to deepen bilateral ties....
EU backs Albania’s rapid progress on reforms, eyes full chapter opening soon
The European Commission voiced full support for Albania’s push to open all remaining EU accession negotiation chapters as quickly as possible. Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos praised Albania’s reform pace during...
Berisha asks European conservatives to send fact-finding mission to Tirana over “rigged” elections
Sali Berisha traveled to Brussels on Tuesday to demand that the European People’s Party (EPP) send a fact-finding mission to Albania to investigate his claims of election manipulation. The request...
Parliamentary commissions reconvene after May 11 elections amid renewed political clashes
Albania’s parliamentary commissions resumed work for the first time since the May 11 elections, immediately reigniting partisan clashes between the ruling Socialists and the Democratic Party opposition. Why this is...
Over 200,000 fans scramble for tickets to Albania-Serbia qualifier
Demand skyrocketed for the highly anticipated Albania-Serbia Euro qualifier, with over 200,000 ticket applications submitted by the May 30 deadline. Why this is important: The match, set for June 7...
UK media spotlight Albania’s beaches as Europe’s best budget summer escapes
As the summer season approaches, major British media outlets are turning their attention to Albania’s coastline, hailing destinations like Ksamil and Vlorë as top choices for travelers seeking stunning scenery...
Hollywood scouts Albania as next film destination
Top executives from HBO, Warner Bros, Disney, Amazon, Paramount, and NBC Universal have arrived in Albania this week, in a sign of the country’s efforts to join the global stage...
Albania kicks off summer season with packed beaches and tourist surge
Fier, Divjaka, and Pogradec officially opened the 2025 summer tourism season this week, launching with cultural festivals, fully booked accommodations, and high expectations for record-breaking visitor numbers. Why this is...
EU to open all negotiation chapters with Albania in June
The European Commission will open all remaining chapters of EU accession talks with Albania next month, marking a breakthrough in the country’s long road to membership. Why this is important:...
Tirana hotels fully booked as Keinemusik concert attracts 20,000+ fans
95% of accommodation in the capital was reserved this weekend as thousands of music fans arrived for a major electronic concert and parallel cultural events. Why this is important: The...