Albanian PM addresses Albanian language debate in North Macedonia
Prime Minister Edi Rama addressed the ongoing debate about the status of the Albanian language in North Macedonia, following concerns raised by Democratic Union for Integration (BDI) leader Ali Ahmeti...
Albania hosts regional conference on GovTech innovations
For the first time, Albania hosted the regional conference titled “Shaping the Future of GovTech,” aimed at fostering dialogue on the integration of technology in governance and exploring innovative solutions...
Venice Commission opinion sparks renewed political debate over Socialist MP’s mandate
The Venice Commission on Tuesday released its opinion regarding questions posed by the Albanian Speaker of Parliament about the constitutional principles in contention over MP Olta Xhaçka’s mandate. The query...
Chair of Albania’s Constitutional Court to seek Venice Commission opinion on judges’ term limits
The Chair of Albania’s Constitutional Court, Holta Zaçaj, has announced her decision to seek an amicus curiae opinion from the Venice Commission regarding the interpretation of constitutional term limits for...
U.S. Embassy celebrates recognition of SPAK chief among global anti-corruption champion
Altin Dumani, head of Albania’s Special Structure Against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK), has been recognized by the U.S. Department of State as one of 10 Anti-Corruption Champions worldwide. The...
Socialists finalizing database of potential diaspora voters ahead of May 2025 elections
Within three weeks, the Socialist Party is set to complete a comprehensive database of Albanians living abroad who are eligible to vote for the first time in the parliamentary elections...
Albania’s Rinas Airport records 10 million passengers in first 11 months of 2024
From January to Monday, December 11, Tirana International Airport (Rinas) marked a historic milestone, serving its 10 millionth passenger. Why is this important: While many international airports experienced a decline in...
World Bank Report: emphasis on higher education in Albania
The latest World Bank Economic Report for Europe and Central Asia (ECA) has spotlighted the transformative power of higher education in driving economic growth across the region. Presented in Tirana,...
European Commission backs Albania’s ambition for EU membership by 2027
Countries that meet the necessary conditions can join the European Union without waiting for a specific date, according to Piotr Cichocki, Press Officer for Neighborhood and Enlargement/Foreign Affairs and Security...
SPAK investigating assets of Tirana Mayor
The Special Structure Against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK) has initiated an investigation into the assets of Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj and his family. The investigation started following a public...