Tabaku resign as DP Deputy chair’s position
Jorida Tabaku resigned this Wednesday as vice president of the Democratic Party (DP), after refusing to take the command of this political entity. This decision came after the meeting of the leadership of the party, which was accompanied by debates, where it was decided that the elections for the new …
Serbian protesters today in front of municipalities in North Kosovo
In the northern municipalities of Kosovo, Zveçan, Leposavič and Zubin Potok, Serbian citizens, mainly workers of institutions, have already gathered in front of the municipal buildings. They have been protesting since May 26 against the presence of the Kosovo Police and the Albanian mayors of these municipalities, while their number, …
Stabbed his wife, the 46- year old man surrenders to police
Aleko Myrtollari, the 46-year-old man who injured his wife Manjola Myrtollari, surrendered to the police yesterday evening after several days on the run. The incident happened on Sunday evening. After the crime, the author escaped while his wife was urgently transported to Tirana in critical condition. Journalist Roland Beqiraj reports …
Socialist Party Parliamentary group’s head summoned by SPAK
The head of the Parliamentary Group of the Socialist Party, Taulant Balla, goes to SPAK. Journalist Ermal Vija reports that since 10:00, Balla is testifying in connection with a report on the construction of the Partizani Complex. The journalist added that Balla will give clarifications in the capacity of the …
Accused for corruption, Durres Police arrested two officials
The Special Prosecutor’s Office against Corruption and Organized Crime, after investigations carried out in the Directorate of Prisons, has arrested two officials who are accused of corruption. The arrested are Agron Balla and Klodian Gjeci who, in cooperation with each other, took bribes to hire people in the Directorate of …
Tensions at the Democratic Party, Bardhi: “Violence is not a political tool”
The head of the Parliamentary Group of the Democratic Party, Gazment Bardhi, has reacted to the attack on the MPs after the leadership meeting by supporters of Lulzim Basha. “Verbal violence, pressure and blackmail against Democratic Party deputies who think differently are not political tools. This behavior by the paramilitary …
The joint meeting between the two governments, Kosovo-Albania, will take place in Gjakova
The Prime Minister, Albin Kurti, announced that the joint meeting of the two Kosovo-Albania governments will be held on June 14 in Gjakovë. He said at today’s government meeting that several agreements will be signed with Albania in various fields. Derisa said that many preliminary agreements with Albania have already …
The fall of the Euro/Government easing measures for businesses
The Minister of Economy and Finance, Delina Ibrahimaj, announced that during today’s government meeting, the postponement of the profit tax installments for exporters was decided. The minister said after the meeting that this measure is due to the impact that the devaluation of the euro has had on these businesses. …
Reunification of Democratic Party, Salianji: Everyone is fighting for personal ground
The deputy of the Democratic Party, Ervin Salinaji has commented on the situation in which the right camp is located and the possibilities that the Democratic Party may have to reunite. In his speech, Salianji emphasized that now the seal party is just a fragment that is being held hostage …
Kosovo’s PM urges serbian criminal groups to stop attacks in North
Prime Minister of Kosovo, Albin Kurti, has called on Serbian extremists and criminal groups to immediately stop attacks, in order to continue free and fair elections. This call by PM Kurti was issued on the social networks, after Monday evening’s meeting with European and American emissaries Miroslav Lajçak and Gabriel …
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 …