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Democrats still without candidates for local elections in Tirana and five other municipalities
The Democratic Party has yet to find its candidates for the November 9 local by-elections in Tirana, Vlora, Berat, Tepelenë, Mat, and Cërrik. After meeting on Saturday, the party’s leadership...
A journey through memory and loss: Jutta Benzenberg’s Tirana exhibition
The exhibition “Don’t Look Back at the Burning House” by German photographer Jutta Benzenberg continues to attract public attention at the temporary Heinrich Böll Stiftung Gallery Pavilion in Skanderbeg Square, offering a powerful...
Erion Veliaj appeals President’s decree on Tirana elections to Constitutional Court
Former Tirana mayor Erion Veliaj has filed a new appeal with the Constitutional Court, seeking to annul the decree of the President of the Republic that set the date for...
Italian witness retracts claims against Erion Veliaj, admits allegations were “paid for lies”
An Italian citizen who two years ago accused former Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj of involvement in a failed incinerator deal has now retracted his statements, admitting they were fabricated in...
Partial local elections set for November 9 in six municipalities
On November 9, voters in six municipalities — Tirana, Vlorë, Berat, Mat, Tepelenë, and Cërrik — will head to the polls to elect new mayors. The decree was issued by...
A taste of Hungary: Cultural Week brings gala, exhibitions, and concerts to Tirana
Tirana is currently hosting Hungarian Cultural Week from 29 September to 2 October, as part of the International Cultural Weeks program. The city has transformed into a vibrant stage for...
Erion Veliaj appeals dismissal to Constitutional Court, election date for Tirana put on hold
Former Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj has filed an appeal with the Constitutional Court challenging the September 25 decision of the Council of Ministers that dismissed him from office. Why is...
Edi Rama new cabinet holds first meeting, approves dismissal of Erion Veliaj
At its first meeting, the Rama 4 cabinet unanimously voted to approve the dismissal of Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj. Why is this important: The decision was introduced outside the official...
Verdi’s La Traviata premieres at National Theatre of Opera and Ballet in Tirana
The National Theatre of Opera and Ballet (TKOBAP) in Tirana will host the premiere of Giuseppe Verdi’s timeless opera La Traviata tomorrow evening, presented in a spectacular new production directed by the...
Socialists and Democrats vote to dismiss Erion Veliaj as Mayor of Tirana
The Tirana Municipal Council voted to dismiss Mayor Erion Veliaj from office, with both the Socialist Party (SP) and the Democratic Party (DP) aligning on the decision. Veliaj has been...