Road authority urges drivers to use chains due to snow
Drivers should be equipped with winter tires and chains when traveling to segments with the presence of snow, reduce speed, respect traffic signs and instructions of the Traffic Police, appealed this Wednesday the Albanian Road Authority (ARA) This call has come as in the early hours of this morning, it …
Rama congratulates Albanians on 111 anniversary of independence
November 28 that is celebrated this Tuesday, is the most marked day of the Albanian state and nation. Prime Minister Edi Rama has congratulated this holy day of the Albanian nation with a special post on the social networks. “Good morning, happy 111th anniversary of the Independence Flag”, declared PM …
TNT blast attack on Tirana bar
Tritol explosion in Tirana. The police say that a quantity of explosives has been placed outside a bar on “Sali Butka” street. In advance, no injuries to people are reported, but only material damage. The journalist of ABC News, Ervin Leka, reports that the bar where the explosion took place …
US Embassy congratulates Albanians of Independence Day
US Embassy in Tirana has congratulated this Tuesday all Albanians on the 111th anniversary of the declaration of Independence. In a social media video message, the Embassy says that to mark this special day, embassy officers and staff have traveled throughout Albania to experience the diverse culture and history of …
Official ceremony for Independence Day in Vlora, present also the P.M of Kosovo
On the 111th anniversary of the declaration of Independence, the official flag raising ceremony was held in the city of Vlora. The President of Albania, Bajram Begaj, the Prime Minister Edi Rama, Speaker of Parliament Lindita Nikolla and the Prime Minister of Kosovo, Albin Kurti, were present at this ceremony. …
Begaj’s message to Albanians on Independence Day
President of the Republic, Bajram Begaj has congratulated this Tuesday all Albanians from Vlora on the occassion of Independence Day. In a social media statement, the Head of State called on Albanians to be guided by high goals, the highest of which is the protection of the values of peace, …
About 14 Kg cannabis found in Shkodra uninhabited house
Police of Shkodra has conducted checks against the cultivation of narcotics, during which 13.8 kg of cannabis were found in an uninhabited house. In an action, the police identified 9 members of the group and arrested 3 of them. In August of this year, the Police annihilated the criminal group, …
Head of C.Court: Constitution guarantees rule of law
Head of the Constitutional Court of Albania, Holta Zaçaj declared Monday that although it does not do politics, the Constitutional Courts influence the political life of Albania and it guarantees the rule of law. In a solemn session on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Constitution of Albania, …
SPAK seized the assets of businessman Pellumb Gjoka
The decision to seize the property of businessman Pellumb Gjoka, who was arrested as part of a criminal group after the disclosure of communications in the SKY application, is upheld. It has been learned that the Special Appeal approved the decision of the first instance. Meanwhile, businessman Gjoka has been …
Interior Minister in London, reveals the key point of cooperation between England and Albania
Interior Minister Taulant Balla is in London, one year after the meeting between the two Prime Ministers Rama and Sunak. During his speech, he stated that they agreed to deepen cooperation in three areas of common interest. Therefore, Balla emphasized that until now they have achieved impressive results in the …
Albania has opened every negotiation ‘cluster’ as it races along the road to EU accession, but who should get the credit – Edi Rama’s government? Anti-graft prosecutors? Or even Vladimir Putin? Original post Here
Energy suppliers in southeastern Europe are heavily politicized and sometimes nefarious. The US can aid democratic stability through energy engagement. By David J. Kostelancik When Congress passed the Western Balkans Democracy and Prosperity Act as part of the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), it sent a clear signal: energy security in Southeastern …
New changes to the Albanian criminal code that only partially abolish defamation as an offence have been criticised by media freedom organisations, citing concerns over freedom of speech. Original post Here
Catch up on the weekend’s most important developments with Balkan Insight’s digest of news from countries across the region. Original post Here
Tirana Times, January 26, 2026 – Albania’s attempted entry into the Peace Board has become a revealing episode, not because of the significance of the initiative itself, but because of the way Albania’s leadership chose to stage and communicate it domestically. The Peace Board represents a new and ambitious international …
Tirana Times, January 25, 2026 – Albania has joined the Peace Board, a newly established international mechanism initiated by U.S. President Donald Trump, aimed at overseeing peace agreements and post-conflict stabilization efforts, with an initial focus on the Gaza Strip. The Peace Board was formally launched during the World Economic …
The crisis deepens as the government shields Deputy PM Balluku and a criminal network emerges in AKSHI Tirana Times, January 25, 2026 – Albania’s main opposition party returned to the streets on Saturday with a second national protest against Prime Minister Edi Rama, challenging the legitimacy of his fourth term …
Forty-one environmental organisations from 28 countries have called for a halt to the planned development by Jared Kushner of Albania’s Sazan island as a luxury resort, saying it threatens the valuable biodiversity of the area. Original post Here
Kosovo, Bulgaria and Turkey have signed the Board of Peace Charter, under Donald Trump’s auspices, but several other Balkan countries are still pondering whether to join the initiative. Original post Here
Balkan countries are continuing to sacrifice their remaining clean river stretches to development and pollution, a new assessment warns. Original post Here