Vienna meets Tirana: Austrian Cultural Week celebrates art and Europe
Tirana continues its vibrant cultural season with the Austrian Cultural Week, taking place from October 28 to 31. The program features concerts, literary meetings, and discussions that bring to the...
Government to amend “Mountain Package” law after public feedback
Prime Minister Edi Rama announced that the “Mountain Package” law, approved in March, will undergo several amendments aimed at simplifying procedures and eliminating bureaucratic hurdles — a change prompted by...
OSCE/ODIHR final report: Albania’s 2025 elections competitive but unequal
Five months after Albania’s May 11 general elections, the OSCE/ODIHR has released its final report, describing the 2025 parliamentary polls as competitive but held in a highly polarized environment, with...
Edi Rama in London: Albania will never host migrant camps
Prime Minister Edi Rama reaffirmed from London that Albania will not accept any request to host asylum or migrant processing centers, repeating his earlier stance that “never in Albania” will...
Albania marks 30 years of partnership with the Council of Europe and the Venice Commission
Albania celebrated 30 years of partnership with the Council of Europe and the Venice Commission in a conference attended by senior officials, including the honorary president of the Venice Commission,...
Defense lawyer’s scandalous arrest leads to criticism of justice system’s corporativist drift
An Albanian lawyer, Ulian Bajrami, was arrested after a tense courtroom exchange in Elbasan, where he accused the prosecutor of submitting false evidence in a case and vowed to file...
“La Sylphide” brings the magic of romantic ballet to Tirana
The timeless romantic ballet La Sylphide will be performed on the stage of the Albanian National Opera and Ballet on November 3, 4, and 5. This production brings to life one of...
Four candidates qualify for SPAK leadership post
The High Prosecutorial Council (KLP) has approved the list of four eligible candidates for the position of head of the Special Anti-Corruption Structure (SPAK). They are Adnan Xholi, Klodian Braho,...
Kazakhstan Cultural Week debuts in Albania with music and cinema
Kazakhstan’s Cultural Week is being held in Albania for the first time, bringing a rich celebration of music, cinema, and cultural exchange. The week opened on October 19 with a...
Tirana protest for KLA leaders in the Hague deepens rift between Edi Rama and Albin Kurti
A nationwide protest called by veterans of the Kosovo Liberation Army (UÇK) will take place this Friday at 17:00 in Tirana, in support of former UÇK leaders currently being tried...