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Kosovo government dismisses press freedom concerns, critics call reaction alarming
The Kosovo government has rejected the latest Reporters Without Borders (RSF) report that ranks the country 99th globally for press freedom, claiming the issue lies not in government interference, but...

In major debut, Albania to host first three stages of 2025 Giro d’Italia
The 2025 edition of the Giro d’Italia will kick off in Albania on May 9, with the first three stages set across Durrës, Tiranë, and Vlorë before continuing toward Italy...

In embarrassing moment for DP, Chris LaCivita laughs off Albania campaign in Guardian sting video
The American political strategist hired by Albania’s Democratic Party (DP), was caught on video laughing when asked about his role in the country’s election campaign. The footage, released by The...

Growing interest from foreign tech firms in Albania highlights digital shift
Foreign tech companies are increasingly choosing Albania to expand their coding and software operations. According to the Albanian government, this trend is no longer driven by cheap labor but by...

McLaughlin poll for Top Channel: Socialists maintain strong lead ahead of May 11 elections
A new poll conducted by the U.S.-based firm McLaughlin & Associates and published exclusively by Top Story on Top Channel shows the Socialist Party (PS) maintaining a commanding lead in...

Democratic Party’s Trump obsession turns ridiculous, while election prospects remain grim
As Albania heads toward the May 11 parliamentary elections, the Democratic Party’s (DP) fixation on portraying itself as aligned with the Trump family and enjoying U.S. backing is starting to...