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PD Challenges US Loan Agreement in Constitutional Court, Bardhi: Majority Committed Seven Constitutional Violations

*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(–sticky-padding-top)” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”8fc28679-8a5a-44b2-b5a1-57dd0902d361″ data-turn-id-container=”8fc28679-8a5a-44b2-b5a1-57dd0902d361″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-5″ data-turn=”user”> Albania’s Democratic Party (PD) has officially challenged before the Constitutional Court the law ratifying the €302 million loan agreement between Albania and the United States for the purchase of military equipment. Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, PD Parliamentary Group …

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Serbian MP Refers to Kosovo as a Neighbour, Ana Brnabić Responds: That Is Not Parliament’s Position

*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(–sticky-padding-top)” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”3e0d6907-3279-4e0d-814c-66e1bdc4dece” data-turn-id-container=”3e0d6907-3279-4e0d-814c-66e1bdc4dece” data-testid=”conversation-turn-9″ data-turn=”user”> A statement by Dobrica Veselinović, an MP from Serbia’s Green–Left Front, during a session of the Serbian Parliament prompted a sharp response from Speaker Ana Brnabić after he referred to Kosovo as a “neighbour.” *]: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:ca78e611-875f-41d4-a7ef-76f1d0f120ee-5″ data-turn-id-container=”request-WEB:ca78e611-875f-41d4-a7ef-76f1d0f120ee-5″ …

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Inspections and Investments Drive Power Grid Losses Down to 15.9%, a 1.1% Reduction

*]: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:ca78e611-875f-41d4-a7ef-76f1d0f120ee-1″ data-turn-id-container=”request-WEB:ca78e611-875f-41d4-a7ef-76f1d0f120ee-1″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-2″ data-turn=”assistant”> Albania’s electricity distribution network is becoming increasingly efficient. The latest data show that power losses have fallen to just 15.9%, the lowest level recorded in recent years. Losses in the electricity distribution network continued their downward trend during the first half …

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Kurti Presents War Victims Report: 12,230 Killed, Including 1,047 Children

*]: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:ca78e611-875f-41d4-a7ef-76f1d0f120ee-7″ data-turn-id-container=”request-WEB:ca78e611-875f-41d4-a7ef-76f1d0f120ee-7″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-14″ data-turn=”assistant”> The Institute for Crimes Committed During the War (IKKL) has published, for the first time, an official report on the victims of the Kosovo war, documenting 12,230 people killed between 1 January 1998 and 20 June 1999. The report was presented …

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Civil Protection Agency: Wildfire Risk Increases Due to Rising Temperatures, Maximum Caution Urged in the Coming Days

*]: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:618290df-e314-49f1-960f-3d67f2913497-2″ data-turn-id-container=”request-WEB:618290df-e314-49f1-960f-3d67f2913497-2″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-6″ data-turn=”assistant”> Albania’s National Civil Protection Agency (AKMC) has issued an official statement warning that the high temperatures expected in the coming days will significantly increase the risk of wildfires across the country. In its announcement, the Agency called on local government units, …

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President Begaj Reacts to Tragic Incident in Shkodër

*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(–sticky-padding-top)” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”60136731-5b29-476e-8980-8c2f604f050a” data-turn-id-container=”60136731-5b29-476e-8980-8c2f604f050a” data-testid=”conversation-turn-7″ data-turn=”user”> President Bajram Begaj has reacted to the tragic incident that occurred on Wednesday in Postribë, Shkodër, where a mother and her two young children lost their lives. In a post on Facebook, the President expressed his condolences to the victims’ family …

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Albania’s Super Lek and the Falling Euro: Prosperity or a Warning Sign?

As the national currency reaches record highs, economists question whether Albania’s construction boom and suspected money laundering are flooding the market with euros and distorting the real economy.  Tirana Times July 29 2026 – The Albanian lek has become one of Europe’s most unlikely currency champions. One euro was exchanged …

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Mountain tourism in focus as Albanian Alps project promotes Nikaj-Mërtur

TIRANA, July 29 – Nikaj-Mërtur has gained fresh attention as one of the Albanian Alps’ distinctive destinations, following new efforts to promote sustainable mountain tourism and strengthen cooperation with local tourism operators. Prime Minister Edi Rama highlighted the area’s tourism potential in a social media post. He described Nikaj-Mërtur as …

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State Election Commissioner, Celibashi proposes five changes to the new Electoral Code

TIRANA, July 29 – State Election Commissioner Ilirjan Celibashi called for changes to the Electoral Code to strengthen the separation between state institutions and the ruling party. At the technical meeting of the Special Parliamentary Commission on Electoral Reform, Celibashi said the misuse of state resources and the blurred line …

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Akil Gjakova Begins Journey Towards His Third Olympic Games

Kosovo judoka Akil Gjakova has started a new chapter in his career as he aims to qualify for his third Olympic Games. Gjakova announced that he is beginning the new Olympic qualification cycle after more than a decade competing at the highest level of international judo. He said that staying …