“Vlach Culture” Festival in Gjirokastër Promotes Preservation of Language and Traditions
The cultural weekend in Gjirokastër featured the “Vlach Culture” Festival, which promotes the folklore and traditions of the Aromanian community in Albania. Organized in the village of Andon Poçi, the festival brought together artists, folk groups, and ensembles from Gjirokastër, Korça, Vlora, and other regions. The event also included the …
Tepelena: Rising Food Prices Becoming Unaffordable for Consumers
In Tepelena, food product prices are continuing to rise, becoming increasingly unaffordable for consumers. The increase has affected not only basic food items but also the fruit and vegetable market, with residents describing the prices as too high to cope with. The economic difficulties are being felt especially by the …
Berisha After Re-Election as Head of the Democratic Party: Democrats Defeated the Most Dangerous Narco-Mafia in Europe Yesterday
The leader of the Democratic Party, Sali Berisha, after being re-elected as head of the party, published a lengthy message on his Facebook page, emphasizing that the vote of Democrats in yesterday’s elections defeated what he described as the most dangerous narco-mafia in Europe. According to him, the vote of …
State Department Report: US Warns of Russian and Chinese Influence in the Western Balkans, Albania Seen as a Strategic Partner
*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(–header-height)” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”894728e9-f4d0-4440-9a73-58edcb4bf864″ data-turn-id-container=”894728e9-f4d0-4440-9a73-58edcb4bf864″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-13″ data-scroll-anchor=”false” data-turn=”user”> The United States Department of State, in cooperation with other federal institutions, has submitted an official report to Congress on policy in the Western Balkans, emphasizing that regional stability, security, and US economic interests remain priorities in a region considered …
Attack on the Residential Complex of the Albanian Ambassador in Ukraine, EU Delegation in Tirana Reacts
The Delegation of the European Union in Tirana has reacted following the drone and missile attack launched by Russia on Kyiv, which also struck the residential complex where the Albanian ambassador to Ukraine lives. Through a post on social media, the EU strongly condemned the attack, emphasizing that the life …
Cleaning of Mother Teresa’s Statue in Qafë Thanë, Call for Periodic Maintenance
*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(–header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”request-WEB:bbf1546b-a1c5-48dd-adc3-3986143cd709-8″ data-turn-id-container=”request-WEB:bbf1546b-a1c5-48dd-adc3-3986143cd709-8″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-18″ data-scroll-anchor=”false” data-turn=”assistant”> Humidity and other atmospheric factors had caused damage to the statue of Mother Teresa located in Qafë Thanë. After several days of work, a specialized restoration intervention has been completed to restore the shine of the monumental artwork by sculptor …
Greek Defense Minister Dendias to Visit Tirana on Monday, Agenda Revealed
Greek Minister of Defense, Nikos Dendias, is expected to visit Albania on Monday. According to diplomatic sources, his agenda includes a visit to the Ministry of Defense, where he will meet with his Albanian counterpart, Ermal Nufi. Afterward, he will be received by Prime Minister Edi Rama, followed by a …
EU Allocates €49 Million for Albania, Rama: A European Success Story
Prime Minister Edi Rama has welcomed the European Union’s decision to grant further financial support to Albania within the framework of the Growth Plan for the Western Balkans. *]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(–header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”request-WEB:bbf1546b-a1c5-48dd-adc3-3986143cd709-2″ data-turn-id-container=”request-WEB:bbf1546b-a1c5-48dd-adc3-3986143cd709-2″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-6″ data-scroll-anchor=”false” data-turn=”assistant”> This week, Brussels approved the disbursement of €49 million for Albania, bringing …
Pride in Tirana Sends Message of Unity Against Hate
As Albania’s LGBTIQ+ community marches under the slogan “Together for Family,” activists say the real threat to family and society is not diversity, but hatred, exclusion and fear. Tirana Times, May 24, 2026 – Albania’s LGBTIQ+ community held its annual Pride march in Tirana on May 23, turning the capital’s …
Where Art Meets Memory: The Gallery Kalo Journey
A Q&A with Gallery Kalo founder Përparim Kalo on art, cultural heritage and the gallery’s expanding vision along the Vjosa Valley. Introduction Gallery Kalo is more than an exhibition space. It is a cultural meeting point where art, memory, dialogue and contemporary creativity come together. Founded with the vision of …