Albania faces challenging weather front: rain and snow impact several regions
Albania is experiencing a shift to wintry weather, with heavy rain, strong winds, and snowfall affecting various parts of the country. This change follows an unusually warm and dry autumn,...
Albania launches public consultation on TikTok, Snapchat ban following teen’s tragic death
The Albanian government has initiated consultations with parents in middle and high schools to decide whether TikTok and Snapchat should be banned. Prime Minister Edi Rama announced that the government...
Special Court seizes luxury villas linked to former president’s ex-wife amid corruption probe
The Special Court Against Corruption and Organized Crime (GJKKO) has seized two luxury villas in the prestigious Kodra e Diellit neighborhood in Tirana, owned by Monika Kryemadhi, deputy of the Freedom Party, and...
Opposition calls for pension fund reform amid budget discussions
The Albanian Parliament has seen renewed calls for a dedicated pension fund during ongoing debates about pension reforms. Opposition MPs argue that a sustainable fund is essential to address the...
Albanian President launches consultations on parliamentary election date
President Bajram Begaj has commenced discussions with political parties to finalize the date for the upcoming parliamentary elections. Leaders from various small parties, met first with the president to present...
Albanian Parliament passes historic €8.2 billion budget for 2025 amid opposition protests
The Albanian Parliament has approved the 2025 budget after a marathon two-day session. With 75 votes in favor, 40 against, and no abstentions, the €8.2 billion budget—the largest in the...
Interior Minister presents new police chiefs for key northern districts amidst debate on crime
Interior Minister Ervin Hoxha introduced on Tuesday the newly appointed police chiefs for Shkodër and Lezhë, two key norther districts. He emphasized the need for strong action against organized crime...
Murder of 14-year-old sparks heated parliamentary debate
The killing of a 14-year-old student from one of Tirana’s well-known schools has ignited fierce debate in the Albanian Parliament. The opposition is demanding the resignation of the Minister of...
Central Election Commission pushes online ad monitoring reforms
The Central Election Commission (KQZ), in partnership with International IDEA, the Rule of Law Centre of Finland, and the Balkan Investigative Reporting Network, Albania (BIRN), hosted a policy dialogue on...
Former President appeals security measure, blames ex-wife for financial missteps
In a high-stakes hearing at the Special Court of Appeals Against Corruption and Organized Crime (GJKKO), former President Ilir Meta delivered a comprehensive defense against allegations of asset declaration violations....