People dancing the Polonaise, a ceremonial Polish dance recognized by UNESCO as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Poland launches the 4th edition of International Cultural Weeks in Albania

The fourth edition of the International Cultural Weeks launches in Albania on April 14, beginning with a program led by Poland. Following three previous editions, the event continues its mission...

First deportation transfer under Italy-Albania migration deal: 40 migrants to arrive in Shëngjin today

The Italian government has begun implementing its migration deal with Albania, with the first group of 40 migrants expected to arrive this afternoon at the Port of Shëngjin aboard the...

Piepoli Poll: Socialist Party on track for fourth term as opposition support dips

Just one day before the official launch of Albania’s election campaign, a new Piepoli Institute poll commissioned by Report TV shows the Socialist Party (SP) maintaining a strong lead, while...

FIFA blocks transfer activity for Tirana and Dinamo over unpaid debts

Two of Albania’s most prominent football clubs, Tirana and Dinamo, have had their transfer markets officially blocked by FIFA as part of disciplinary actions for failing to settle financial obligations...

Edi Rama praises Trump in Bloomberg interview, says Kushner resort project not political favor

In a wide-ranging interview with Bloomberg, Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama praised U.S. President Donald Trump, discussed his ties to Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, and pushed back against criticism of...

Non-performing loans in Albania drop to historic low of 4%

Non-performing loans (NPLs) in Albania’s banking sector have hit their lowest level in two decades. According to new data from the Bank of Albania, the NPL rate fell to 4.06%...

OSCE Ambassador: Strong institutions essential to safeguard free and fair elections in Albania

Just days before the official launch of Albania’s election campaign, the OSCE Presence in Tirana and the General Prosecutor’s Office hosted a high-level roundtable on strengthening the role of prosecutors...

CEC begins ballot preparation for Albanian diaspora voters in 85 countries

Under the supervision of party representatives, the Central Election Commission (CEC) has officially started the stamping of ballot papers for Albanian citizens living abroad who have registered to vote in...

SPAK embroiled in media leak scandal after prosecutor admits journalists seek permission to publish secret case files

In a stunning admission during a Constitutional Court session, SPAK prosecutor Bledar Maksuti confirmed that journalists regularly contact SPAK to ask for permission before publishing secret investigative materials — a...

Lulzim Basha files criminal complaint against Berisha’s candidate in Durrës over alleged voter intimidation

The Euro-Atlantic Coalition, led by former Democratic Party leader Lulzim Basha, has filed a criminal complaint with SPAK (Special Anti-Corruption Prosecution) against Arjan Ndoja, a former prosecutor and current parliamentary...