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Massive police operation for Albania–Serbia match: drones banned, fines up to 100,000 ALL
Around 1,500 police officers will be deployed across Tirana on Saturday, June 7, as Albania hosts Serbia at the National Arena in a high-tension 2026 World Cup qualifier. The State...

Albania and Greece restart maritime talks, seek to move past regional tensions
Albanian Foreign Minister Igli Hasani traveled to Athens Tuesday at the invitation of his Greek counterpart, George Gerapetritis, for what was officially presented as a meeting to deepen bilateral ties....

Berisha asks European conservatives to send fact-finding mission to Tirana over “rigged” elections
Sali Berisha traveled to Brussels on Tuesday to demand that the European People’s Party (EPP) send a fact-finding mission to Albania to investigate his claims of election manipulation. The request...

Parliamentary commissions reconvene after May 11 elections amid renewed political clashes
Albania’s parliamentary commissions resumed work for the first time since the May 11 elections, immediately reigniting partisan clashes between the ruling Socialists and the Democratic Party opposition. Why this is...

Over 200,000 fans scramble for tickets to Albania-Serbia qualifier
Demand skyrocketed for the highly anticipated Albania-Serbia Euro qualifier, with over 200,000 ticket applications submitted by the May 30 deadline. Why this is important: The match, set for June 7...

Tirana hotels fully booked as Keinemusik concert attracts 20,000+ fans
95% of accommodation in the capital was reserved this weekend as thousands of music fans arrived for a major electronic concert and parallel cultural events. Why this is important: The...