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Electric scooter ban tes Effect Monday Across Albania

Electric scooter ban tes Effect Monday Across Albania

Starting Monday, circulation of electric scooters on Albanian roads will be temporarily banned, the Minister of Interior Albana Koçiu announced following a meeting with the General Director of Police, Ilir...
October 13, 2025 -
Albania
EU–Western Balkans Investment Forum opens in Tirana, calls for a “new horizon” of growth

EU–Western Balkans Investment Forum opens in Tirana, calls for a “new horizon” of growth

For the first time, policymakers, investors, and business leaders from the Western Balkans and EU member states gathered in Tirana for the EU–Western Balkans Investment Forum, supported by the European...
October 13, 2025 -
Albania
Constitutional Court suspends President Begaj’s decree on Tirana elections

Constitutional Court suspends President Begaj’s decree on Tirana elections

The Constitutional Court has suspended the implementation of President Bajram Begaj’s decree setting November 9 as the date for the Tirana mayoral by-election, following a complaint filed by suspended mayor...
October 9, 2025 -
Albania
Uncle of judge’s killer arrested after shocking threats against judiciary

Uncle of judge’s killer arrested after shocking threats against judiciary

Police in Shkodër have arrested Gjovalin Shkambi, uncle of Elvis Shkambi, who on Monday shot and killed appellate judge Astrit Kalaja during a court session over a property dispute. Why...
October 7, 2025 -
Albania
Albanian BDI candidate shot in ambush in North Macedonia

Albanian BDI candidate shot in ambush in North Macedonia

A serious incident occurred Tuesday in Kumanovo, North Macedonia, where masked assailants ambushed and opened fire on a candidate of the Democratic Union for Integration (BDI). Why is this important:...
October 7, 2025 -
Politics
New York Mayor Eric Adams visits Albania to explore business and tourism opportunities

New York Mayor Eric Adams visits Albania to explore business and tourism opportunities

New York City Mayor Eric Adams arrived in Albania on Sunday for a four-day visit focused on strengthening ties in business, tourism, and innovation. On Monday, he is scheduled to...
October 7, 2025 -
Albania

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