Yuri Kim starts the farewell tour in Tropoja: “When I am with you, I feel I am with my own family”
Ambassador Yuri Kim visited Tropoja to begin the process of bidding farewell as she completes her assignment in Albania. During her visit to Bajram Curri, she met with local citizens, expressing her gratitude and fondness for Tropoja as one of her favorite places in Albania. Noting her family roots in …
Dibra man arrested for domestic violence, hunting rifle seized
A 46-year-old man in Diber was arrested, after he abused his wife and 17-year-old son. It is known that he threatened couples with a gun that he would kill them. So, it is reported that everything started for reasons of jealousy. As material evidence, the double shotgun with which the …
Rama appeals to mayors to serve the citizens without making any distinctions
The Prime Minister of the country, Edi Rama, continued his thanksgiving tour this Sunday, after the convincing victory in the majority of municipalities in the May 14 elections. He said that thanks to the investments, many Albanians who are abroad have invested their savings in Albania. The chairman of the …
VIDEO/ Six arrested on Morina’s border
The Court of Kukës has given the measure of ‘3-month imprisonment’ for the six Syrian, Algerian and Moroccan immigrants. Two days ago, they were arrested at the Morina border. Even this time, the immigrants seem not to have received the measure well, as they revolted and started cursing in the …
Winners of the international competition “Tiranathlon”
The third edition of the international competition “Tiranathlon” has ended, where over 200 competitors from 18 different countries of the world participated. This great sports event was organized in the Farka Lake Park. The activity also coincided with the year when Tirana holds the title of European City of Sport, …
Begaj meets the local authorities of Chieti: Gratitude for the support to the Albanians in Italy
On the second day of his official visit to Italy, the President of the Republic, Bajram Begaj, visited the city of Chieti where he was received by the local authorities, including the Mayor of Chieti, Diego Ferrara, the President of the Province of Chieti, Francesco Menna , the Prefect of …
The mysterious death of Russians in Kavaja/ Investigations are suspended
The investigations into the 4 Russians who lost their lives in one of the resorts in Qerret i Kavaja have stalled. Since the Russian side has not responded to the letter from the former prosecutor’s office in Kavaje, today in Durrës, the investigations remain suspended. It has been more than …
As emigration of Albania’s doctors spikes, experts say root causes are complex
TIRANA, May 26, 2023 – The growing number of doctors and other health professionals migrating away from Albania in recent years, part of a much larger brain drain and migration trend, is increasing anxiety of the population left behind over getting proper services in the years to come at a …
Kosovo police-gang gunfight in Albania-police border
Gunshots were recorded this Friday on the Albania-Kosovo border, between a structured criminal group transporting illegal immigrants and police officers in Morina. In the framework of the operation organized by the Kukës Local Police Directorate, the Border Police of DVKM Kukës and the Kosovo Police, it became possible to arrest …
New details on Tirana’s footwear factory TNT explosion
New details have been revealed this Friday regarding the blast in a footwear factory, owned by an Italian businessman in Tirana, which took place late on Thursday evening. Based on the reports, the author of the event approached on a bicycle, placed the explosive and then left. On his part, …
Our selection of Premium stories this week looks at the challenges facing the region as the summer season winds down and business-as-usual resumes. Original post Here
Court again bans MPs from forming institutions deriving from the February elections while it considers a complaint about the failure to elect a deputy speaker from the Serb community, as guaranteed in the constitution. Original post Here
On the eve of Saudi Arabia’s Cultural Week, which will take place in Tirana from September 16–20 at the Palace of Congresses, the Ambassador of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to the Republic of Albania, Mr. Faisal bin Ghazi Hafzi, through a press statement, praised this event as …
When Denisa Kasa returned from abroad and saw the state of Albania’s filthy waterways, she was shocked. Now she has formed an independent collective of young people dedicated to the ‘dream of clean rivers’. Original post Here
Tirana will soon open its doors to the sights, sounds, and flavors of Arabia. From 16 to 20 September 2025, the Palace of Congresses will transform into a vibrant stage for Saudi Cultural Week, a five-day celebration of art, heritage, and creativity hosted by the Saudi Ministry of Culture. The festival promises to be more …
Albania’s hosting of an exiled Iranian opposition group was never likely to be easy. Now it’s under criminal investigation. Original post Here
Our selection of Balkan Insight Premium stories this week sheds light on police brutality, hidden influence, strained bilateral relations and other turbulent issues across the region. Original post Here
The city of Durres on Albania’s Adriatic coast boasts a fine selection of Roman-era mosaics. But due to a lack of initiative by the local authorities, progress has been slow to preserve them and make them available for the public to view. Original post Here
As Mediterranean fire seasons grow in intensity, Albania’s government faces calls to invest in firefighting and reforestation. Original post Here
Interview with Migen Qiraxhi, Project Manager at Qëndresa Qytetare, July 17 In Albania, where higher education is often portrayed as a bridge to opportunity and European integration, the reality on the ground tells a darker story. Behind university gates, corruption, nepotism, and political interference have quietly hollowed out institutions that …