Much anticipated McLaughlin & Associates survey confirms Socialist lead, dashes opposition conspiracy claims
A much-anticipated election survey by John McLaughlin—the pollster known for his work with Donald Trump and strategist Chris LaCivita—has reaffirmed the dominance of Albania’s ruling Socialist Party ahead of the...
Celebrating Ibrahim Kodra: Albania’s most celebrated international painter, born April 22, 1918
Ibrahim Kodra, Albania’s most internationally recognized painter, was born on April 22, 1918, in the small coastal village of Ishëm. His life and career took him far beyond Albania’s borders,...
Igli Tare emerges as top candidate for AC Milan sporting director post
Igli Tare, the former captain of Albania’s national football team and longtime sporting director at Lazio, is now the leading candidate to take over the same role at AC Milan....
Albania mourns Pope Francis, recalls his historic 2014 visit and message of religious unity
The death of Pope Francis has been met with deep sorrow in Albania, a country that held special significance for the late pontiff. Albania was the first European country he...
SPAK arrests head of Tirana traffic police and two officers over bribery allegations
The head of Tirana’s traffic police, Roven Zeka, along with two subordinates, is under investigation for allegedly accepting a bribe of around €2,000 to favor a driver involved in a...
Kosovo’s new Parliament is constituted after two failed attempts but uncertainty remains
After two prior delays, the Assembly of Kosovo emerging from the February 9 elections officially convened on Saturday, completing the process of verifying mandates and swearing in newly elected deputies....
Valiev and Abakarov honored after medal wins at 2025 European Wrestling Championships
Albania’s wrestling federation has officially honored Chermen Valiev and Zelimkhan Abakarov, following their medal-winning performances at the 2025 European Wrestling Championships. Valiev claimed gold, while Abakarov secured bronze, reaffirming Albania’s...
British daily Metro spotlights Tirana as a vibrant, affordable European getaway
The UK-based newspaper Metro has featured Tirana in a new travel piece, praising the Albanian capital for its mix of history, color, and urban ambition. The article, written after a...
Albania launches 24/7 traffic monitoring on major highways with smart camera system
Four of Albania’s busiest national highways — the Tirana-Durrës, Durrës-Rrogozhinë, Rrogozhinë-Fier, and Fier-Vlorë segments — will now be monitored 24 hours a day by a new smart camera system that...
Albania to revive arms production industry, starting with Rubik weapons factory
Prime Minister Edi Rama confirmed today that the government’s plan to revive Albania’s long-defunct military industry will begin with the transformation of the former copper plant in Rubik into a...









