Albania commemorates 34 years since the fall of communism
On December 8, Youth Day, Albania commemorates the 34th anniversary of the student protests that led to the fall of one of Europe’s harshest communist regimes. What began as a...
Democratic Party promises debt forgiveness for vulnerable groups ahead of 2025 elections
The Democratic Party of Albania, in opposition for 12 years, has announced a key electoral promise ahead of the May 11, 2025, parliamentary elections. The party has pledged to forgive...
Protest against SPAK: supporters of former president rally against corruption charges
On his Friday, supporters of the Freedom Party (former Socialist Movement for Integration) gathered outside the offices of Albania’s Special Structure Against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK) to protest the...
Demographic shifts change Albania’s electoral map: Tirana gains one MP as Korça loses one
Tirana will be represented by an additional MP in Albania’s next Parliament following the May 11, 2025, elections, reflecting the capital’s growing population. Meanwhile, Korça’s representation will decrease, losing one...
Albanian PM condemns media speculation over teen murder case, floats TikTok ban
Nearly three weeks after the tragic killing of a 14-year-old boy by a peer, which also left another minor injured, the incident continues to spark widespread public and political debate....
Albanian President sets May 11 as date for 2025 parliamentary elections
President Bajram Begaj has officially decreed May 11, 2025, as the date for Albania’s parliamentary elections. The decision aligns with the Electoral Code, which stipulates that elections should take place...
Ruling Socialists propose amnesty for illegal constructions in rural areas sparking heated debate in parliament
On Thursday, the Socialist Party proposed an amnesty for fines related to illegal constructions in rural areas, leading to a contentious parliamentary session. Opposition MPs from the Democratic Party accused...
Albanian PM denies €110 million payment to Francesco Becchetti amid opposition demands for parliamentary inquiry
Prime Minister Edi Rama has strongly denied claims that his government has paid €110 million in compensation to Italian businessman Francesco Becchetti, despite a Belgian court ruling enforcing the arbitration...
Remembering Mirush Kabashi: one year after the loss of Albania’s legendary actor
One year ago, the renowned Albanian actor and theater artist, Mirush Kabashi, passed away, leaving a lasting mark on the country’s cultural landscape. Known for his immense contribution to both...
Salvador Dalí’s surreal world comes to Albania: the first major exhibition of his work
For the first time in Albania, the iconic works of surrealist painter Salvador Dalí will be showcased in a groundbreaking exhibition at Naan Gallery. The exhibition, titled “Sogno Divino” (Divine...