Constitutional Court drafts 2027-2029 strategic plan with OSCE, Konrad Adenauer Foundation support
TIRANA, Nov 13 /ATA/ – Albania’s Constitutional Court has begun drafting its Strategic Action Plan for 2027-2029, with support from the OSCE Presence in Albania and the Konrad Adenauer Foundation (KAS). During a two-day workshop, court members, together with experts and advisers from the OSCE and KAS, worked on defining …
Tirana introduces first fully electric buses as city pushes ahead with public transport overhaul
TIRANA, Nov 13 /ATA/ – The Albanian capital is stepping up efforts to modernise its public transport system, with the introduction of its first fully electric buses as part of a broader strategy to reduce pollution, expand public transport and improve urban infrastructure, the Tirana Municipality said. The city’s Unaza …
Berisha: Tackling depopulation and doubling wages and pensions are top priorities
TIRANA, Nov 13 /ATA/ Democratic Party chairman Sali Berisha said today that Albania faced an existential threat from depopulation, adding that doubling wages and pensions was a central pillar of the party’s programme. Addressing residents of Kukës, Berisha also highlighted the need to transform the country’s national wealth into greater …
Week in Review: To Be Or Not To Be
Amid fresh starts and problems old and new, our selection of Balkan Insight Premium stories this week suggests that many countries in the region are at a crossroads. Which way will they go? Original post Here
Heavy rain floods Theth in northern Albania, leaving tourist area without power
Heavy rainfall and rising water levels have caused flooding in Theth, a tourist destination in northern Albania. Overflowing streams have sent water towards several tourist businesses, reaching areas around guesthouses and disrupting their activities. Meanwhile, the area has been without electricity for around 24 hours due to the conditions. Continuous …
Artificial intelligence takes centre stage at scientific conference
The Academy of Sciences of Albania has organised the two-day international scientific conference “AI Horizon – A New Space for Creativity and Innovation”. The conference focuses on developments in artificial intelligence and the opportunities it offers across different fields. It began on November 12. The Academy’s Section of Technical and …
Polish writer Małgorzata Rejmer visits Albania’s National Library for European Authors Day
Albania’s National Library hosted Polish writer Malgorzata Rejmer on Thursday as part of “READ FOR REAL – European Authors Day 2026”. The European literary initiative promotes authors, reading and cultural dialogue between countries. This marks Albania’s first participation in the initiative, joining the European network of countries hosting literary events. …
Kosova assembly set to revote on law governing the Specialist Chambers
Kosova’s Assembly is expected to vote again on the law governing the Specialist Chambers in The Hague. The vote concerns the same text approved on October 6 and returned for reconsideration by President Justina Shiroka Pula on October 22. If at least 61 lawmakers vote in favour, the assembly will …
NATO summit in Tirana remains confirmed, Agency for Media and Information says
The Agency for Media and Information (MIA) said the decision to host the next NATO summit in Tirana remains unchanged. In a social media post, MIA clarified that Prime Minister Edi Rama’s statement a day earlier concerned only the summit’s timing, not the cancellation or reversal of the decision to …
Draft law aims to strengthen cryptoasset market regulation
Albania is preparing a more comprehensive regulatory framework for cryptoasset markets to support new digital financial services, clarify operators’ responsibilities and strengthen consumer protection. Deputy Minister of Economy and Innovation Martin Kajo presented the draft law to the Committee on Natural Resources, Infrastructure and Sustainable Development. He said technological advances …