Why is this important: Each portrait in the exhibition captures not just the likeness, but the essence of individuals who have shaped and witnessed Albanian society before and after the pivotal 1990s. The stories they tell serve as a bridge between generations, preserving memories of a changing cultural and political landscape.

Why is this important: The prolonged impasse is delaying the formation of critical state institutions and deepening political uncertainty. Meanwhile, a proposed compromise by opposition leader Lumir Abdixhiku to form a transitional government has been dismissed by other major parties.

Why is this important: Greece has the second-largest Albanian voting population abroad, with over 68,000 registered voters. But just days before the election, only a fraction of those ballots have been returned. If they don’t arrive by 19:00 on election day, they won’t be counted—potentially disenfranchising thousands and impacting the legitimacy of Albania’s first-ever out-of-country voting process.

Why this is important: If confirmed on election day, the projections would give PS a comfortable victory and a fourth consecutive term in power while signaling a reshuffling in Albania’s political spectrum.

Why is this important: The refusal underscores the deepening institutional paralysis following Kosovo’s February 9 elections, which failed to produce a governing majority. Abdixhiku’s push for a temporary, broad-based government suggests growing concern over constitutional uncertainty and stalled parliamentary procedures.

Why is this important: The timing of the Greek response weakens Berisha’s latest offensive against the judiciary and reinforces concerns that such accusations are being weaponized to intimidate judges involved in his corruption case. It also marks a rare instance where a foreign authority directly contradicts a public claim by a leading Albanian political figure.

Why is this important: Idrizi’s remarks lay bare the internal contradictions of Berisha’s opposition alliance. As the political leader of Albania’s Cham community—expelled from Greece after WWII in an act of ethnic cleansing that continues to cause tensions between the two countries—Idrizi’s presence alongside Beleri, a Greek nationalist figure, has long been viewed as politically untenable. The tension has now erupted into public criticism, revealing deeper discomfort and possible electoral fallout.

Why is this important: While tensions are not uncommon during election season, the repeated involvement of candidates in physical altercations has added strain to an already charged political climate. These incidents are prompting calls for greater accountability and reinforcing the need for restraint from all sides as election day approaches.