Albania to open eight more EU Chapters at fifth intergovernmental conference on May 22
Albania will open eight new chapters in its EU accession talks later this month, as the country prepares for the fifth intergovernmental conference with the European Union on May 22...
Government extends ID validity to ensure voting rights for 600,000 citizens
Just four days ahead of Albania’s May 11 parliamentary elections, the government has approved a normative act extending the validity of all identification documents expiring between May 11 and May...
Rama: Giro d’Italia and EU Summit will showcase Albania to the world
Prime Minister Edi Rama announced final preparations for two major events in Tirana—the start of the Giro d’Italia on May 9 and the arrival of European leaders for the EU-Western...
National Theatre marks 80 years: Minister Gonxhja highlights its cultural legacy
On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the National Theatre of Albania, Minister of Economy, Culture and Innovation Blendi Gonxhja paid tribute to the institution, calling it one of...
From bunkers to brushes: Helidon Haliti revives history through portraits
The renowned Albanian artist Helidon Haliti has unveiled his latest exhibition, titled “Between Two Worlds,” at the “Two Worlds” Gallery – a unique art space that once served as a military depot...
Editorial note: The slow unraveling of Sali Berisha
The visible decline of Sali Berisha, the veteran leader of the Democratic Party, former president, and former prime minister, is one of the defining features of this electoral campaign. Once...
Twelfth attempt to unblock Kosovo parliament fails, transitional government proposal rejected
Kosovo’s deepening institutional deadlock dragged into a fourth week on Tuesday, as the 12th attempt to constitute the new parliament once again failed. The session, like the eleven before it,...
Final week of campaigning: familiar front-runners, fragmented newcomers, and a historic emigrant vote
As Albania approaches its May 11 parliamentary elections, 53 political parties will wrap up their campaigns this Friday. The ruling Socialist Party (SP), running alone and seeking a fourth consecutive...
Rama urges Albanian diaspora in Greece to return ballots before May 11
Prime Minister Edi Rama has once again called on Albanian migrants in Greece to return their ballots before the May 11 deadline, emphasizing that this vote is not just about...
Two new polls confirm strong lead for Socialist Party days before May 11 election
Two separate national surveys released just days before Albania’s May 11 parliamentary election show the ruling Socialist Party (SP) on track for a comfortable victory, while the Democratic Party (PD)...