Erion Veliaj appeals dismissal to Constitutional Court, election date for Tirana put on hold
Former Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj has filed an appeal with the Constitutional Court challenging the September 25 decision of the Council of Ministers that dismissed him from office. Why is...
U.S. State Department report praises Albania’s growth, notes persisting investor challenges
The U.S. State Department’s 2025 Investment Climate Statement highlights Albania’s steady economic growth as a key factor in attracting foreign investment. The report cites 4% GDP growth in 2024, driven...
AMA data challenges claims of government control over media
Official data from the Audiovisual Media Authority (AMA) for the period August 1–31, 2025, reveals a striking contrast between political rhetoric and the actual media landscape. Why is this important: Despite...
Democratic Party demands parliamentary debate on government program
The parliamentary group of the Democratic Party (DP) has formally requested a motion with debate on the priorities announced in the government’s four-year program. Why is this important: The move comes...
Kosovo tops global population decline, Albania among top 10
Kosovo recorded the world’s sharpest population decline in 2024, with a drop of -9.7%, according to new World Bank data. North Macedonia ranked fifth globally, with a decline of 2%,...
Tensions over alleged drone flights over Northern Kosovo
Kosovo’s authorities reported suspected drone flights from Serbia over the north of the country, but NATO’s Kosovo Force (KFOR) contradicted these claims stating it has not identified any airspace violations...
EBRD maintains Albania’s economic growth forecast at 3.5%
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has kept its growth forecast for Albania unchanged at 3.5% for both 2025 and 2026. The decision signals confidence in the country’s...
Rama on Albania-Kosovo-Croatia Defense Pact: “This is for defense, not for attack”
Prime Minister Edi Rama has downplayed reactions to the military cooperation agreement between Albania, Kosovo, and Croatia, stressing that it is a defensive arrangement, not a call to arms. Why...
Brazil’s Supreme Court issues arrest warrant for Ervin Mata as Albania requests extradition
Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court (STF) has issued an arrest warrant for Ervin Mata, one of Albania’s most wanted men, following a request for extradition by Albanian authorities. Mata, a 38-year-old...
Edi Rama shares footage of public space clearance: “We move from North to South”
Prime Minister Edi Rama shared new footage from the ongoing national operation to free public spaces across Albania. Why is this important: The initiative, launched in July, targets illegally occupied...