EU integration
SPAK marks five years of anti-corruption achievements in Albania
The Special Structure Against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK) commemorated its fifth anniversary with an impressive track record of achievements. Since its establishment in December 2019, SPAK has prosecuted 61...
Albania launches “Transparent Albania” platform to boost budget transparency
The Ministry of State for Public Administration and Anti-Corruption has launched the “Transparent Albania” platform for public consultation. This centralized digital portal aims to provide citizens with fast and easy...
Special Court upholds house arrest for Sali Berisha son-in-law
The Special Court Against Corruption and Organized Crime rejected Jamarbër Malltezi’s request to lift the house arrest measure imposed on him. The same judge that lifted his father-in-law, Sali Berisha’s...
Former North Macedonian Deputy PM resigns from politics following U.S. ‘non grata’ designation
Former Deputy Prime Minister of North Macedonia, Artan Grubi, has stepped down from politics and his leadership roles in the Democratic Union for Integration (BDI) after being designated “non grata”...
Kosovo President meets European Council President Costa ahead of EU-Western Balkans Summit
Kosovo President Vjosa Osmani met with European Council President Antonio Costa in Brussels on the eve of the EU-Western Balkans Summit. During the meeting, Osmani congratulated Costa on his new...
Albanian Prime Minister attends key EU-Balkans meeting in Brussels
Prime Minister Edi Rama is in Brussels today to meet with the new President of the European Council, Antonio Costa, as part of a high-level informal dinner with Western Balkan...
Albanian rights central to talks between North Macedonia and Albania’s parliament speakers
At the invitation of Albania’s Speaker of Parliament, Elisa Spiropali, the Speaker of North Macedonia’s Parliament, Afrim Gashi, is on an official visit to Tirana. During their meeting, Spiropali emphasized...
Albania allocates 20% increase to budget for foreign affairs in 2025
The Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs has announced a historic budget of 3.8 billion lekë for 2025, representing a nearly 20% increase from 2024. The Minister presented the budget and outlined the strategic...
Kurti prioritizes Brussels Agreement over Washington deal with Serbia
According to Radio Free Europe, Prime Minister of Kosovo, Albin Kurti, has made it clear that the Brussels Agreement with Serbia, reached last year, should be implemented first before addressing the Washington Agreement from...
EU Ambassador in Tirana emphasizes readiness to support Albania’s EU ambitions
EU Ambassador Silvio Gonzato declared the European Commission’s full readiness to back Albania’s ambitious reform agenda, stressing that support from the EU is stronger than ever as the country advances...