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Oosterdam cruise ship arrives in Saranda with 1,900 tourists

The cruise ship Oosterdam arrived at the Port of Saranda on Monday morning with around 1,900 tourists of various nationalities on board, according to the port authority. During their stay, visitors can explore Saranda and nearby tourist destinations. These include the area’s natural attractions and cultural heritage. The arrival adds …

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Consumer protection bill covers online trade and right to repair

Deputy Economy and Innovation Minister Enkelejd Musabelliu presented a consumer protection bill to the Parliamentary Committee on Europe and Foreign Affairs. The bill aligns Albanian legislation with 15 European Union legal acts, including 14 directives and one regulation. It addresses digitalisation, online trade and demand for sustainable products and services. …

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Kosovo President Pula Calls for Urgent Action Following Woman’s Murder

Kosovo President Justina Shiroka-Pula issued a statement on Monday following the murder of a woman in Vitomirica, Peja, calling for an urgent, thorough and impartial investigation into the case. The president stressed that the investigation should also examine how the victim’s requests were handled and the actions taken by the …

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President Begaj on Albanians’ Victory in the Preševo Valley: Result Must Lead to Greater Rights and Equality

Albanian President Bajram Begaj reacted on Monday to the victory of the Albanian coalition in the Preševo Valley, describing the result as a victory for unity, dignity, and political representation. In his message, Begaj emphasized that the election result should serve as an opportunity to advance the rights of Albanians …

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Rama Renews Call for Dialogue Amid Ongoing Student Protests

Prime Minister Edi Rama renewed his call for dialogue with students on Monday, following 13 days of protests in the capital. Rama shared images of the chairs placed outside the Prime Minister’s Office, symbolically reiterating his invitation for dialogue. The protests have continued for 13 days, marked by violent clashes …

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Tirana Mayor Reacts to Serbia’s Election Results

Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj has reacted to the results of Serbia’s parliamentary elections, congratulating the Student List on its victory over Aleksandar Vučić. In a statement, Veliaj described the Serbian president as “Machiavellian and populist,” while also delivering a message about student movements, which he said do not represent the …

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Socialist Party Meeting Focuses on Protest Damage Compensation and Assembly Law

New details have emerged from Monday’s meeting of the Socialist Party parliamentary group, held at the Parliament’s headquarters. The meeting lasted nearly an hour and was attended by Prime Minister Edi Rama. Discussions reportedly focused on the draft 2027 state budget, the law on public assemblies, and MPs’ engagement with …

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Berisha Hails Election Results for Albanians in the Preševo Valley as Historic Achievement

Democratic Party leader Sali Berisha has reacted to Serbia’s elections through a Facebook post, describing the results as a historic achievement for Albanians in the Preševo Valley. Berisha said that after uniting under a single coalition, Albanian parties secured two parliamentary seats, with a third seat still possible. “A historic …

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Student Protests: 10 Arrested, 20 Wanted, Police Say

Tirana Police have arrested 10 people, initiated criminal proceedings against two others, and declared 20 individuals wanted as part of investigations into suspected unlawful activities during the protests on October 24 and 25. According to the police statement, those arrested are suspected of resisting and attacking police officers with hard …

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Today marks the 14th day of protests, as they march towards the Prime Minister’s Office

Earlier, protesters gathered outside the Ministry of Education for nearly two hours, continuing their demonstrations against the government. The main demand of protesters and students remains the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama. The protests in recent days have been marked by tensions, with stones and other objects thrown at …