Albanians ‘Deliberately Forgetting’ Horrors of Communist Past, Writer Says

In his new book, political scientist Ermal Hasimja says Albanians have deliberately decided to ‘forget’ the criminal nature of the country’s former communist regime, as a kind of defence mechanism.

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One Click, Money Gone: Albania Battles Spike in Cyber Fraud

Phishing and text message scams have risen significantly in Albania, with scammers using trusted names like Albania Post – prompting calls for more institutional expertise and better awareness campaigns. Original post Here

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Kosova presidential deadline expires as Democratic Party conditions votes on Specialist Chambers law

The constitutional deadline for electing Kosova’s president expires today. Political parties have failed to reach consensus. As a result, the country faces the possibility of new parliamentary elections. Democratic Party of Kosova (PDK) leader Bedri Hamza met Prime Minister and Self-Determination Movement (LVV) leader Albin Kurti late Monday. The meeting …

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Gjirokastër Castle Draws Growing Interest from Polish Tourists

Gjirokastër Castle welcomed visitors from many countries, mainly across Europe, throughout September 2026. Polish, Spanish, Italian, German and French tourists topped the visitor list, while Albanian visitors ranked sixth. The strong international interest highlights the castle’s historical, cultural and tourism value. The cultural heritage site offers visitors both insights into …