Albania’s economy shows steady optimism in October, despite cautious consumers
Albania’s economic sentiment improved in October, with businesses reporting greater confidence across key sectors, according to the latest survey from the Bank of Albania. Why is this important: The economic...
Albania’s Archbishop Joan meets Pope Leo XIV in Rome, calls for peace and support for youth
In a historic private audience held in Rome, Archbishop Joan of Tirana, Durrës, and All Albania met with Pope Leo XIV to discuss global peace and the vital role of...
SPAK names Deputy PM Balluku as official suspect over Llogara Tunnel tender
Deputy Prime Minister and Infrastructure Minister Belinda Balluku was formally declared a suspect by Albania’s Special Anti-Corruption Prosecutor (SPAK) on Thursday in connection with alleged irregularities in the Llogara Tunnel...
Behgjet Pacolli questioned in Tirana over Vlora Airport dispute with business partner
Businessman Behgjet Pacolli was questioned for nearly four hours at the Tirana Prosecutor’s Office on Wednesday in connection with an ongoing legal dispute with his business partner, Valon Ademi, over...
Erion Veliaj appears in court for first time since arrest, calls dismissal a threat to democracy
Erion Veliaj appeared in public for the first time since his arrest on February 10 — this time in handcuffs. Escorted by heavy police presence, the former Tirana mayor was...
Fatos Nano, key figure in Albania’s political transition and historical leader of Socialists, dies at 73
Former Albanian Prime Minister Fatos Nano, a central figure in the country’s turbulent post-communist transformation, died Friday afternoon at the age of 73. He passed away at a private hospital...
From flamenco to tapas: Spanish Cultural Week arrives in Tirana
Spanish Cultural Week will take place in Albania from November 3 to 7, featuring a varied program of literature, music, dance, gastronomy, and film. The event forms part of the...
Erion Veliaj heads to Constitutional Court as Venice Commission warns against overreach
The Constitutional Court will hold a hearing tomorrow on the case of Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj, just days after the Venice Commission issued a critical opinion warning that removing elected...
Syria recognizes Kosovo in major diplomatic reversal
In a surprise diplomatic shift, Syria has officially recognized Kosovo as an independent and sovereign state following a trilateral meeting in Riyadh with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and...
Albania and Italy to finalize major bilateral deals in Rome summit
Albania and Italy will hold a high-level intergovernmental meeting on November 13 in Rome, with Prime Ministers Edi Rama and Giorgia Meloni joined by 10 ministers from each government. The...