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Former U.S. diplomat Christopher Hill returns to Albania for memoir launch, reflects on legacy in the Balkans
Nearly a year after concluding his term as U.S. Ambassador to Serbia, veteran American diplomat Christopher Hill returned to Albania this week to promote the Albanian translation of his memoir,...
EU Reporter flags Veliaj detention as warning sign for Albania’s justice reform
The Irish-based media outlet focused on European political affairs, EU Reporter, has published a detailed analysis criticizing the prolonged pre-trial detention of Tirana’s suspended mayor, Erion Veliaj, and warning of...
Albania sees record housing price surge in early 2025, demand remains high despite slow sales
Albania’s housing market has entered a new phase of sharp price increases, according to the latest data published by the Bank of Albania. During the first half of 2025, average...
Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu sends letter from prison congratulating Veliaj on court decision
From his prison cell in Silivri, Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu has sent a letter to Erion Veliaj, congratulating the Tirana mayor on the Constitutional Court’s decision to reinstate his mandate....
From opera to Cravat Day: Tirana welcomes Croatian Cultural Week
Croatian Cultural Week officially opened in Tirana yesterday, 17 November, bringing four days of music, film, philosophy, cultural heritage and public dialogue from 17 to 20 November. All events are...
“Partners for Progress”: Albania hosts British Cultural Week
Albania is hosting the United Kingdom Cultural Week from 10 to 16 November under the theme “Partners for Progress”, bringing a diverse program of music, art, film, technology, education and...
Constitutional Court overturns government decision, reinstates Erion Veliaj as Mayor of Tirana
Erion Veliaj has officially been reinstated as Mayor of Tirana following a ruling by Albania’s Constitutional Court, which overturned the government’s decision to remove him from office. Why is this...
Constitutional Court to review Erion Veliaj’s appeals on dismissal and Tirana election decree
The Constitutional Court will hold a public session on Friday, October 31, to review two appeals filed by Erion Veliaj, the jailed mayor of Tirana. Why is this important: Veliaj...
Vienna meets Tirana: Austrian Cultural Week celebrates art and Europe
Tirana continues its vibrant cultural season with the Austrian Cultural Week, taking place from October 28 to 31. The program features concerts, literary meetings, and discussions that bring to the...
“La Sylphide” brings the magic of romantic ballet to Tirana
The timeless romantic ballet La Sylphide will be performed on the stage of the Albanian National Opera and Ballet on November 3, 4, and 5. This production brings to life one of...