Descendants of Bosnian and Armenian Migrants Keep Ancient Ways Alive in Albania
Bosnians and Armenians came to the Durres area of central Albania more than a century ago and, while integrating well into the community, have preserved their distinct cultures. Original post Here
What happened inside MEK camp in Manze? Durres prosecutor’s office continues investigations
Durres Prosecutor’s Office is continuing the investigations regarding what happened inside the mujahedin camp in Manze, Durres. On the part of the prosecution, the investigation continues regarding the claims of the mujahedin for violence by the police, but on the other hand, it is also investigating the claims of the …
Tensions in North/ KFOR Commander: We avoided a massacre, saved 15 Kosovo policemen
Commander of KFOR, Angelo Michele Ristuccia, told the Italian media that thanks to the professionalism of the members of the NATO peacekeeping mission, a massacre was avoided in the north of Kosovo. “We managed to save 15 policemen trapped in the crowd. The reason why the situation did not escalate …
Rama in Tel Aviv, visit the company “CheckPoint”
Prime Minister Edi Rama is staying in Tel Aviv, where he was hosted in a meeting with the founder of one of the largest Cyber Security companies, CheckPoint, Gil Shwed. “ A very impressive visit to the CheckPoint company, world leader in Cyber-Security, where I had the privilege of meeting …
“Justice reform is giving results”, Yuri Kim farewell conference: I fulfilled my mission!
Yuri Kim is holding the last conference before leaving her post as US ambassador to Albania. The American diplomat said that she is grateful that she had the opportunity to get to know the country, while also focusing on the justice reform, which she said is not perfect but is …
Tensions in North / Kim: USA believes in Kosovo
American ambassador to Albania, Yuri Kim, was also asked about the tensions in North of Kosovo and the position of the international factor regarding this matter. During her speech, the ambassador said that personal ego should be put aside and the advice of international friends should be listened to. “US …
Albanian police raid Iranian exiles’ compound in cyberattacks investigation, seizing computers, facing protests
TIRANA, June 21, 2023 – Albanian police forces conducted Tuesday a large operation at the compound of an exiled Iranian opposition group, MEK, as part of an investigation into the group’s alleged activities into cyberattacks and other activities that go against the humanitarian shelter agreement it has with Albania, facilitated …
One Dead as Albanian Police Raid Iranian Oppositionists’ Compound
A man died in unclear circumstances when Albanian police raided the compound of the exiled Iranian oppositionist MEK group, saying that its members might have been involved in prohibited political activity. Original post Here
Arrested for vote buying, the elected mayor of Himara demands freedom
The elected mayor of Himara Municipality, Fredi Beleri, who was arrested two days before the May 14 elections, requested the change of the security measures. Journalist Ermal Vija reports for ABC News that Beleri has appealed to the Court of Special Appeals and the Supreme Court to change the security …
ABC News in the Mujahideen camp after suspections of cyber-attackers presence
ABC News traveled to Camp Ashraf 3 and Ashraf 4, in Manza, where the Iranian opposition MEK has been sheltering for years in our country, and where today police officers have disembarked to carry out checks by decision of the GJKKO. Journalist Leonidha Musa said that the situation in the …
Charged with corruption, money laundering and concealment of wealth, ex-politician Monika Kryemadhi is rebranding herself as a showbiz celebrity on the Big Brother reality show, but can it keep her out of prison? Original post Here
An appeals court upheld the verdict jailing the former Socialist Party mayor of Himara, Jorgo Goro, who was at the centre of a political storm during a controversial election in 2023. Original post Here
The prime minister’s moves to shield his deputy from arrest feel like the beginning of the end of an era for Albanians’ hopes that the powerful would finally be held accountable. Original post Here
V Dem places Albania in a category dominated by African states, with Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina the only Western Balkan countries in the same group. Tirana Times, March 23, 2026 – Albania has been placed in the category of electoral autocracy in the latest Democracy Report 2026 by the …
As oil and gas prices surge amid the Iran war, Balkan countries are pondering ways to reduce the impact on households and businesses. Original post Here
The controversy over Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku has put the spotlight on prosecution efforts to target high-level corruption – but she is only the latest senior politician to face charges. 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
Democratic Party leader and former President Sali Berisha injured during clashes. Tirana Times, March 22, 2026 — Albania’s latest national opposition protest in Tirana, which ended in violent clashes between protesters and police, exposed not only rising anger against Prime Minister Edi Rama’s government but also a broader crisis of …
Tirana Times, March 17, 2026 – The United States has moved to dismantle a cyber network linked to Iran’s intelligence apparatus, seizing four domains used for hacking operations, disinformation campaigns and threats, in a case that places Albania at the center of a broader geopolitical confrontation. The U.S. Department of …
Parliament’s decision to label Tehran a state sponsor of terrorism formalizes a break years in the making and reflects a broad Albanian consensus that Iran has become a direct security threat Tirana Times, March 18, 2026 – Albania has taken one of its toughest political steps yet against Iran, with …