EU Ambassador calls for focus to shift to cooperation in parliament and electoral reform
The European Commission seems to consider Albania’s May 11 parliamentary elections a closed political chapter. According to EU Ambassador Silvio Gonzato, attention must now shift to Parliament, where political forces...
Albania hosts NATO’s “Defender Europe 25”
Albania has officially launched the multinational military exercise “Defender Europe 25,” with thousands of NATO troops mobilized across the country as of Tuesday morning. Why is this important: The drill,...
Albania reaffirms commitment to NATO and defense investment at Dayton Forum
President Bajram Begaj used his speech at the NATO Parliamentary Assembly in Dayton to spotlight Albania’s growing defense budget, its commitment to Ukraine, and its enduring support for regional peace...
Council of Europe to review Albania’s May 11 elections
The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) will review the May 11 parliamentary elections in Albania during its June 23 session. Italian MP Simone Billi, who headed the...
Zelensky calls Rama, invites Albania to next Ukraine summit
Ten days after the European Political Community summit brought 40 European leaders to Tirana, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a phone call with Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama to discuss...
After denouncing the elections, DP now aims to take a seat it did not win from a small party
Alongside efforts to annul the elections, the Democratic Party (DP) is also seeking to gain a parliamentary seat in Tirana by using legal technicalities to challenge the mandate won by...
DP escalates election rejection, files second appeal over Berat results
The Democratic Party of Albania (DP) has filed a formal appeal with the Central Election Commission seeking the annulment of the May 11 parliamentary election results in the Berat district...
Llogara Tunnel opens for summer travel
The Llogara Tunnel is now open to vehicle traffic, easing the route to Albania’s southern coast. Why is this important: Stretching 6 km in length, the tunnel significantly shortens travel...
CEC certifies election results, DP launches challenges
The Central Election Commission has officially certified the final results of the May 11 parliamentary elections, concluding the counting process across all 12 districts. Why is this important: While the...
Lezhë launches 2025 tourist season with festive event in Shëngjin
The municipality of Lezhë officially kicked off the 2025 tourist season with a vibrant cultural and promotional event held in the coastal town of Shëngjin. Why is this important: The...