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Tirana’s Great Ring Road to open for traffic on Monday afternoon
The Great Ring Road of Tirana, one of the city’s most significant infrastructure projects, will officially open to vehicle traffic on Monday afternoon. The completion of this vital road is...
Premiere of The Nutcracker ballet at the National Opera and Ballet Theater, conducted by Sergio Alapont
December 23rd, the National Theater of Opera and Ballet in Tirana hosted the highly anticipated premiere of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker ballet, a performance that attracted exceptional interest. Tickets for the six-night run...
Giro d’Italia to start 2025 edition in Albania, a first for the country
Giro d’Italia, one of the most prestigious cycling events in the world, will kick off its 2025 edition in Albania. The announcement was made during a joint press conference held...
Albania’s Rinas Airport records 10 million passengers in first 11 months of 2024
From January to Monday, December 11, Tirana International Airport (Rinas) marked a historic milestone, serving its 10 millionth passenger. Why is this important: While many international airports experienced a decline in...
Demographic shifts change Albania’s electoral map: Tirana gains one MP as Korça loses one
Tirana will be represented by an additional MP in Albania’s next Parliament following the May 11, 2025, elections, reflecting the capital’s growing population. Meanwhile, Korça’s representation will decrease, losing one...
Albania marks 112 years of independence
Albania celebrated its 112th Independence Day with nationwide and diaspora-wide festivities. In Vlora, the city where independence was declared in 1912, top leaders, including Prime Minister Edi Rama, Kosovo’s Prime...
Murder of 14-year-old sparks heated parliamentary debate
The killing of a 14-year-old student from one of Tirana’s well-known schools has ignited fierce debate in the Albanian Parliament. The opposition is demanding the resignation of the Minister of...
Shocking school stabbing sparks calls for greater security and parental involvement
A tragic incident near “Fan Noli” elementary school in central Tirana has left Albanian society deeply shaken and raised pressing questions about the impact of social media and the state...
17 arrested for major crypto-currency fraud operation
In a coordinated effort by the Economic Crime Structure and the Tirana Prosecutor’s Office, 17 individuals have been arrested on suspicion of large-scale economic fraud involving crypto-currencies. The operation spanned...
Albania hosts Western Balkans Open Government Meeting for the First Time
Albania hosted the Western Balkans Open Government Partnership (OGP) meeting in Tirana, marking the first time this significant regional event has taken place in the country. The focus: advancing transparency,...