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Rama before he summit: Solidarity meeting against Russian aggression

Prime Minister Edi Rama started the day with a post about the summit that will be held today for Ukraine.  The head of the government stated that he is proud of Albania, which today hosts the summit and the Ukrainian leader. “Good morning and with pride for Albania, which today …

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Albania to open the embassy within a year in Ukraine

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Igli Hasani, held a press statement with his Ukrainian counterpart, Dmytro Kuleba, before the start of the summit for Ukraine that will be held in Tirana. Hasani emphasized that Albania supports territorial integrity while adding that work is underway to open the Albanian embassy in …

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Kuleba in Tirana: Grateful to Albania for the support, Russia should be held responsible for war crimes

The Ukrainian Foreign Minister, Dmyrti Kuleba expressed his gratitude for the organization of Albania for the the summit for Ukraine. In a joint press conference in Tirana with his Albanian counterpart, Igli Hasani, Kuleba said that Russia should be held responsible for war crimes. “It is really good to be …

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Zelensky: Rama, steadfast friend of Ukraine

The Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelensky, has described Prime Minister Edi Rama as a steadfast friend of Ukraine. Through a post on social networks, Zelensky stated that in Tirana, where the Ukraine-Southeastern Europe summit will take place, he will discuss with Rama about cooperation in defense and politics. “Today I work …

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Summit for Ukraine, Rama welcomes Zelensky

The head of the government, Edi Rama, received the president of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, at the Prime Minister’s office this Monday morning. The two leaders will hold a one-on-one meeting. Afterwards, a meeting between the respective delegations will follow, which will end with the signing of an agreement between the …

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Zelensky in Tirana, Albania and Ukraine signed the treaty of friendship

Albania and Ukraine have signed the treaty of friendship and cooperation between the two countries. The treaty serves to consolidate the friendship between the two countries and peoples, through the expansion and strengthening of cooperation in various fields of mutual interest. Rama and Zelensky will open the Ukraine-Southeastern Europe summit, …

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Zelensky’s visit and summit for Ukraine and WB; roads that will be blocked

The Director for the Public Security, Rebani Jaupi made public this Tuesday the plan of measures taken by police in order to guarantee the important activities that will be organized in Albania on 28-29 February. According to him, the State Police and Republic Guard took measures to block the traffic. …

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Children killed father in Durres, new arrests expected

New arrests are expected on the case of the murder of Pellumb Meta in Durres, by his children who are actually under arrest. Police informed Tuesday that investigations are going on in order to shed light on this event. Sources confirmed for albaniandailynews.com that under investigation is the wife of …

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Member of the Bajri group/ Denis Brajovic s arrested in the United Emirates

Denis Brajovic has been arrested in the United Emirates. The 36-year-old, a member of the Bajri group. He is suspected of being the author of a murder of Gjon Boriçi, on 09.08.2020, in Shkoder. The United Emirates has started the official information at the Ministry of Interior about his arrest …

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“January 21” case/ State crime, SPAK expected to start the investigations

Supreme Court is expected to decide today whether the investigations for the January 21 file will be conducted by the Special Prosecutor’s Office or by the Tirana Prosecutor’s Office. The murders on the Boulevard during the socialist opposition protest 13 years ago have been classified as a state crime. Even …

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Balkan Church Leaders Embrace Leo, the First American Pope

Balkan members of the Catholic Church have praised “broad-minded, spontaneous” Pope Leo XIV for his education, experience and openness. Original post Here

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May 11 Elections: Albania at a Democratic and European Crossroads

Tirana Times,  May 8,– On May 11, 2025, Albania will hold its tenth parliamentary elections since the fall of communism in 1991 – a moment expected to be decisive not only for the political fate of the main parties but also for the democratic future and European orientation of the …

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Diaspora Vote and New Parties Bring Air of Uncertainty to Albanian Election

The Socialists and Democrats are still likely to dominate the Albanian political landscape after elections on May 11, but a cluster of new parties and the introduction of diaspora postal votes are threatening to shake things up. Original post Here

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Kosovo’s Kurti Sued for Keeping Prime Ministerial Post Despite Resigning

The Democratic League of Kosovo has filed 17 lawsuits in a fresh legal challenge against the outgoing prime minister, Vetevendosje leader Albin Kurti, and his ministers. Original post Here

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‘Third Parties’: Albanian Election Campaign Marred by Online Scheming

Anonymous social media accounts, a lack of financial transparency and the unethical use of AI could have an impact on voter opinion ahead of Albania’s May 11 parliamentary election, BIRN has found. Original post Here

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Albanian Ex-Negotiator Says PM’s Pledge of EU Accession in 2030 ‘Delusional’

In an interview with BIRN, Zef Mazi, Albania’s former chief negotiator with the EU, poured cold water on Prime Minister Edi Rama’s election promise of EU accession by 2030. Original post Here

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Albanian Elections – New Political Forces Challenge Albania’s Political Duopoly

TIRANA, Albania , May 6th (Tirana Times ) — On May 11, Albanians will head to the polls for parliamentary elections marked by a crowded field of contenders: 53 political parties and over 2,000 candidates will vie for 140 seats in the national legislature. While this diversity may signal political …

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Jordan’s King Abdullah II Makes Rare Visit to Albania Amid Sparse Bilateral Ties

President Begaj welcomes His Majesty Abdullah II bin Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, with a solemn ceremony. May 2, 2025 | TIRANA, Albania Tirana Times In a visit marked more by symbolism than substance, Jordan’s King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein arrived in Tirana on Friday for …

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Saudi Cultural Heritage Celebrated in Prishtina with Opening of “Urat” Exhibition

Tirana Times | May 2nd | Prishtina, Kosovo — A unique cultural bridge between Kosovo and Saudi Arabia was inaugurated on Thursday with the opening of the “Urat” exhibition in central Prishtina, showcasing the Kingdom’s rich Islamic and cultural heritage. Organized in partnership between the Islamic Community of Kosovo and …

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Criminal Enterprise and Investment Policy in Albania

The involvement of individuals with criminal backgrounds or ties to the underworld among Albania’s so-called strategic investors must be examined in a broader context. Politically, this phenomenon represents one of the clearest signs of the symbiosis between crime and politics — and of the state being effectively captured by organized …

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Balkan Church Leaders Embrace Leo, the First American Pope

Balkan members of the Catholic Church have praised “broad-minded, spontaneous” Pope Leo XIV for his education, experience and openness. Original post Here

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May 11 Elections: Albania at a Democratic and European Crossroads

Tirana Times,  May 8,– On May 11, 2025, Albania will hold its tenth parliamentary elections since the fall of communism in 1991 – a moment expected to be decisive not only for the political fate of the main parties but also for the democratic future and European orientation of the …

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Diaspora Vote and New Parties Bring Air of Uncertainty to Albanian Election

The Socialists and Democrats are still likely to dominate the Albanian political landscape after elections on May 11, but a cluster of new parties and the introduction of diaspora postal votes are threatening to shake things up. Original post Here

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Kosovo’s Kurti Sued for Keeping Prime Ministerial Post Despite Resigning

The Democratic League of Kosovo has filed 17 lawsuits in a fresh legal challenge against the outgoing prime minister, Vetevendosje leader Albin Kurti, and his ministers. Original post Here

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‘Third Parties’: Albanian Election Campaign Marred by Online Scheming

Anonymous social media accounts, a lack of financial transparency and the unethical use of AI could have an impact on voter opinion ahead of Albania’s May 11 parliamentary election, BIRN has found. Original post Here

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Albanian Ex-Negotiator Says PM’s Pledge of EU Accession in 2030 ‘Delusional’

In an interview with BIRN, Zef Mazi, Albania’s former chief negotiator with the EU, poured cold water on Prime Minister Edi Rama’s election promise of EU accession by 2030. Original post Here

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Albanian Elections – New Political Forces Challenge Albania’s Political Duopoly

TIRANA, Albania , May 6th (Tirana Times ) — On May 11, Albanians will head to the polls for parliamentary elections marked by a crowded field of contenders: 53 political parties and over 2,000 candidates will vie for 140 seats in the national legislature. While this diversity may signal political …

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Jordan’s King Abdullah II Makes Rare Visit to Albania Amid Sparse Bilateral Ties

President Begaj welcomes His Majesty Abdullah II bin Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, with a solemn ceremony. May 2, 2025 | TIRANA, Albania Tirana Times In a visit marked more by symbolism than substance, Jordan’s King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein arrived in Tirana on Friday for …

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Saudi Cultural Heritage Celebrated in Prishtina with Opening of “Urat” Exhibition

Tirana Times | May 2nd | Prishtina, Kosovo — A unique cultural bridge between Kosovo and Saudi Arabia was inaugurated on Thursday with the opening of the “Urat” exhibition in central Prishtina, showcasing the Kingdom’s rich Islamic and cultural heritage. Organized in partnership between the Islamic Community of Kosovo and …

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Criminal Enterprise and Investment Policy in Albania

The involvement of individuals with criminal backgrounds or ties to the underworld among Albania’s so-called strategic investors must be examined in a broader context. Politically, this phenomenon represents one of the clearest signs of the symbiosis between crime and politics — and of the state being effectively captured by organized …