Kosovo political deadlock deepens as LDK leader rejects Kurti’s coalition offer, proposes transitional government
Kosovo’s political crisis took a new turn on Monday as the leader of the Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK), Lumir Abdixhiku, rejected a governing coalition proposal from Acting Prime Minister...
One day after Berisha’s latest attack, Greek authorities finally debunk claims against Judge Irena Gjoka
Just 24 hours after Sali Berisha accused anti-corruption judge Irena Gjoka of having a criminal conviction in Greece, Greek judicial authorities have formally denied the allegation. In a written response...
Berisha coalition ally slams Fredi Beleri, calls him a disgrace to Albanian politics
Shpëtim Idrizi, chairman of the Party for Justice, Integration and Unity (PDIU), has launched a fierce attack against Fredi Beleri, the nationalist ethnic Greek politician and current Member of the...
Three violent incidents involving Democratic Party candidates raise alarm during Albanian election campaign
Three separate violent incidents involving Democratic Party (DP) parliamentary candidates have occurred within the span of a single week. Each case involved direct physical confrontation or threats of violence, with...
Delays in diaspora voting fuel speculation of intentional sabotage by Greece
With six days to go before Albania’s May 11 elections, serious problems have emerged in the country’s first-ever external voting process in Greece. The delays are linked to the international...
Kosovo government dismisses press freedom concerns, critics call reaction alarming
The Kosovo government has rejected the latest Reporters Without Borders (RSF) report that ranks the country 99th globally for press freedom, claiming the issue lies not in government interference, but...
King Abdullah II of Jordan visits Albania, pledges support for Kosovo recognition and stronger ties
King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein of Jordan arrived in Tirana on Friday for an official visit at the invitation of Albanian President Bajram Begaj. During his stay, he met...
Notorious mobster to be extradited to Albania today from Dubai
One of Albania’s most wanted fugitives, Florenc Çapja, will be extradited this afternoon from the United Arab Emirates to Albania, according to State Police. The 44-year-old is expected to land...
In Dimal, Berisha promises major boost to farm subsidies in opposition’s agriculture plan
Democratic Party leader Sali Berisha met with farmers in Dimal today, pledging a dramatic increase in agricultural subsidies as part of the opposition’s electoral platform. Speaking to farmers from the...
Albania climbs in press freedom rankings, while Kosovo sees sharpest decline in 15 years
Albania has made a significant leap in press freedom, ranking 80th in the 2025 Reporters Without Borders index—19 spots higher than last year. Meanwhile, Kosovo has suffered the worst drop...