DEA OPEN AIR Brings Three Nights of Albanian Cinema to Saranda
The “DEA OPEN AIR” film festival continues to promote Albanian cinema, create new spaces for film screenings and strengthen connections between filmmakers, their works and audiences. As part of this initiative, the FOCUS CineKO program begins today in Saranda. The program will run for three consecutive nights and will present …
Week in Review: Campaigns, Crackdowns and Clan Wars
With elections approaching in Bosnia and Serbia, rhetoric is heating up, while in Turkey and Albania, campaigners are feeling the pressure, as our round-up of Balkan Insight Premium stories shows. Original post Here
US Presidential Envoy Richard Grenell questions Hague court role in Kosova
U.S. Presidential Envoy for Special Missions Richard Grenell has criticized the Hague court following its decision to sentence four former Kosova Liberation Army leaders to a combined 81 years in prison. Grenell described the decision as politically motivated. In an interview with Albanian television channel Top Channel, Grenell said Kosova …
National Folk Song and Dance Ensemble Opens Artistic Season with Tour in Italy
The National Folk Song and Dance Ensemble is ready to begin its new artistic season with a calendar of activities that will open with a tour of several Italian cities. Artistic Director Sokol Marsi said the ensemble has just returned from Kosovo, where it took part in a nationwide festival …
Albanian icon heritage discussed at the Louvre Museum
A conference on cultural and scientific cooperation between Albania and France took place at the Louvre Museum in Paris. The event focused on Albania’s artistic heritage and the study of its medieval and post-medieval icons. The exhibition “Icons of Albania, Treasures of the National Museum of Medieval Art of Korça,” …
Marubi exhibition showcases a decade of children’s creativity
The exhibition “Marubi: Education Studio,” curated by Tereza Çuni and Jozefina Vokrri, presents a decade of creativity, experimentation and arts education at the National Museum of Photography. The exhibition at the Marubi Museum features a selection of work developed over 10 years at the museum’s Education Studio. The display brings …
United States Embassy in Kosova urged citizens to avoid Skanderbeg Square over traffic disruptions
The United States Embassy in Kosova urged citizens to avoid Skanderbeg Square in Prishtina and surrounding areas on Friday, September 18. Several organizations had announced protests there at noon. The embassy warned United States citizens about large crowds, road closures and severe traffic disruptions. It advised them to avoid the …
Justice Minister Gogu: Criminal Procedure Code review follows Council of Europe recommendations
Justice Minister Toni Gogu said the review of Albania’s Criminal Procedure Code follows Council of Europe recommendations on pre-trial detention. He said the work aims to strengthen safeguards for personal liberty. It also seeks to make alternatives to detention more effective. Gogu spoke at a Justice Ministry roundtable on security …
Eurostat: Commercial flights in Albania rise 22 percent in August
Commercial flights in Albania increased by 22% in August 2026 from the same month last year, according to Eurostat data. The increase ranked among the highest in Europe. Albania also recorded a much higher increase than the European Union average of 2.3%. In the region, Montenegro followed Albania with a …
PM Rama calls for talks on magistrates’ salaries and long-term solution
Prime Minister Edi Rama called for institutional dialogue over the law on magistrates’ salaries. He urged judicial representatives to join a joint working meeting and seek a long-term solution. Rama said the meeting should include the heads of the two justice system councils and leaders of judicial institutions. He said …
The Spring 2026 edition brings together international scholars, diplomats and policy experts to examine European integration, geopolitical challenges, diplomacy and Albania’s foreign relations. TIRANA, Albania – The Albanian Institute for International Studies (AIIS) has released the latest issue of Tirana Observatory, its quarterly academic journal of foreign policy and international relations, …
Albanian poet Lasgush Poradeci, born Llazar Gusho, died in Tirana on 12 November 1987. He remains one of the most distinguished figures in 20th-century Albanian literature. Born on 27 December 1899 in Pogradec, Gusho grew up in an urban family with strong cultural traditions. His hometown became his greatest source …
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama is attending the ninth European Political Community summit in Dublin, Ireland. Leaders are discussing European security, European Union enlargement and hybrid threats. RTSH24 reporter Denada Shkodrani reported that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Kosova’s Prime Minister Albin Kurti and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte are also …
Shkodra will become Albania’s comedy capital from November 14 to 21 as the nationwide comedy festival “Tano Fest” takes over the stage of the Migjeni Theatre. The festival honours legendary Albanian comedian Tano Banushi ahead of the 100th anniversary of his birth. Over eight nights, audiences will enjoy eight different …
Albania head coach Rolando Maran has expressed optimism ahead of Friday’s match against Finland. The game will kick off at 20:45 at Air Albania Stadium. Speaking to the media, Maran praised the support of Albanian fans. He said their presence in the stands showed their belief in the national team. …
The first edition of the Albanian Music Nights festival has opened with a concert dedicated to Albanian chamber music and new compositions. The opening evening presented five world premieres to a full audience. The programme featured Folk Game for Five by Hajg Zaharia, Spring Breeze on the Coast by Maksim …
Albanian State Police Director General Skënder Hita visited the Italian Police Academy during an official trip to Italy. Academy Director Mario Viola welcomed Hita and his delegation. Hita highlighted cooperation between the two institutions and stressed that education and professional training are essential to building a modern police force. He …
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has told RTSH that Tirana is due to host the next NATO summit in 2028. Speaking to RTSH journalist Denada Shkodrani in Dublin, Rama said NATO members had not yet agreed on a date for the meeting. He ruled out 2027 as a possible year. …
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has stressed that Sazan Island remains Albanian property and has not been sold to American investor Jared Kushner. Speaking to reporters in Dublin ahead of the European Political Community summit, Rama said negotiations had continued for three years. The government aims to become a shareholder …
US Ambassador to Albania Eric Wendt met students from the Rochester Institute of Technology at the American Academy of Technology in Tirana (AATT). During the meeting, Wendt saw how advanced American education and innovation are preparing students to become leaders. He also heard their ideas on concrete steps that could …