DHL secures contract to handle Albania’s diaspora ballots
Albania’s Central Election Commission (CEC) has signed a contract with DHL International (Albania) to deliver and collect ballots for nearly 246,000 Albanians registered to vote from abroad in the May...
New National Children’s Cultural Center in Tirana: the largest in the Balkans
Tirana is set to host one of the largest cultural projects in the Balkans with the construction of the new National Children’s Cultural Center near Grand Lake Park. Why is...
Sali Berisha unveils Democratic Party environmental plan, calls situation a national emergency
The leader of the Democratic Party, Sali Berisha, presented his party’s environmental platform on Monday, declaring the current state of pollution, deforestation, and ecological degradation in Albania a national emergency....
Palestinian woman’s murder by her father shocks Albania
The murder of a 24-year-old Palestinian woman in Tirana has sparked widespread shock and condemnation. Rayan Alwan was killed by her father, Fadi Alwan, in a rented apartment on February...
Albania sees construction boom with new skyscrapers and power plant approval
The National Council of Territory and Water (KKTU) has approved construction permits for 16 new skyscrapers in Tirana and 8 in Vlora, some reaching up to 47 floors, including the...
EU Commission backs Italy’s plan to use Gjadër Camp for migrant detention
The European Commission has confirmed that Italy’s decision to use the Gjadër camp in Albania for detaining migrants awaiting deportation is in line with EU law. The endorsement follows the...
Edi Rama unveils Socialist Party electoral platform, promises economic growth and higher wages
Prime Minister Edi Rama presented the Socialist Party’s electoral platform on Saturday, outlining his plans to seek a fourth term in office. The main elements of the program include a...
Record high remittances from Albanian emigrants in 2024
Albanian emigrants continued to play a significant role in supporting their families and the country’s economy in 2024. According to data from the Bank of Albania, remittances reached a record-breaking...
Opposition appeals to Council of Europe over alleged government control of Tirana Municipality
The Opposition Group of Municipal Councilors in Tirana has formally requested the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe to intervene over what they describe as...
Controversy erupts over alleged call for criminal gangs to support Berisha by his media ally
A recent TV editorial by Çim Peka, a close ally of Sali Berisha and head of the pro-Berisha media outlet Syri.tv, has caused an uproar in Albania. In his address,...