Albania debates the “death” of Lulzim Basha
In an unexpected twist that brought a rare moment of levity to Albania’s tense political scene, an obscure news portal falsely reported the death of Lulzim Basha, former leader of...
Albania honors Holocaust Remembrance Day, highlighting its unique role in Jewish history
On International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Prime Minister Edi Rama commemorated the victims of the Holocaust with a message of reflection and pride for Albania’s role during one of history’s darkest...
Former President Alfred Moisiu urges political parties to prioritize Albania’s future
As Albania approaches its parliamentary elections on May 11, former President Alfred Moisiu has called on political parties to focus on building a better future for the country. Speaking at...
Archbishop Anastasios Janullatos passes away at 95
Archbishop Anastasios Janullatos, leader of the Orthodox Autocephalous Church of Albania, passed away on January 25 at the age of 95. The Archbishop had been hospitalized at Athens’ Evangelismos Hospital...
Internal tensions mount in Albania’s Democratic Party over candidate lists
Albania’s Democratic Party (DP) is facing escalating internal tensions over candidate lists for the upcoming May elections. With polls showing the ruling Socialist Party (SP) leading by double digits, the...
Senior Socialist leader meets Albanian-American Vatra Federation to promote diaspora voting
Minister of State Taulant Balla, the Socialist Party’s political leader for the diaspora, met with the leadership of the Pan-Albanian Federation “Vatra” and representatives of Albanian religious communities in Michigan....
Albania partners with Israel’s Sheba Medical Center to elevate healthcare standards
Albania has entered a five-year partnership with Israel’s Sheba Medical Center, ranked 9th globally among top hospitals, to enhance the capabilities of the Mother Teresa University Hospital Center (QSUT), with...
Albania to launch development bank in partnership with Italian financial institution
The Albanian government has announced plans to establish the Albanian Development Bank, a key initiative aimed at boosting investment in vital sectors such as agriculture. The effort will be supported...
Berisha conditions Electoral Code amendments on voting rights for undocumented Albanians abroad
Democratic Party leader Sali Berisha has reiterated his party’s stance on amendments to Albania’s electoral code, prioritizing their proposal to allow Albanians without Albanian-issued identification documents to vote in the...
Danish diplomat Sørensen confirmed as EU envoy for Kosovo-Serbia dialogue
Danish diplomat Peter Sørensen has been endorsed by European Union ambassadors as the EU special representative for the Kosovo-Serbia dialogue. Sorensen was appointed by Kaja Kallas, the EU’s High Representative...