Rama: Albania in 2030 will be the tourism champion in Balkans
Prime Minister Edi Rama declared that in 2030, Albania will be the champion in the Balkan region, as far as tourism is concerned. During a conversation in a private enterprise in the city of Durrës, Rama said that the problem will be the accommodation of tourists, as their demand increases …
Ending seasonal program, Albania reintroduces year-round visas for Russian tourists
TIRANA, April 24, 2023 – Albania has officially ended its tourist season visa waiver for citizens of Russia, following concern the waiver was contrary to the country’s international obligations as part of its condemnation of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Albania, a NATO member, has joined all EU and other …
Flames engulf Shkodra hospital’s surgery ward
One of the rooms of Surgery Department on the fourth floor of Shkodra Regional Hospital was engulfed by flames this Saturday morning. Fortunately, the police confirmed that there were no injuries from the fire, despite the material damage. Police and fire services immediately went to the scene and were able …
Medical care provided by Shkodra’s hospital despite fire
Shkodra’s Regional Hospital has reacted Saturday after the incident that happened this morning in the Pneumology department, which was engulfed in flames, ensuring that the healthcare service continues without interruption. Immediate measures were taken to restore the room where the incident occurred, while the patients were evacuated in time and …
Murder of a 20-year old in Tirana, the Court leaves in prison the author
Tirana court has ordered the measure of arrest and imprisonment for Axel Hoxhaj, who surrendered two days after the murder of 20-year-old Stivens Toshkëzi. In the court session, Hoxhaj admitted the crime and defended himself through the lawyer Ardian Kalia. A day before, the black squads also imprisoned the peer …
Tirana’s Mayor, deputy PM inspect great ring road construction works ahead of May 14th polls
De puty Prime Minister, at the same time the Minister of Infrastructure, Belinda Balluku and Mayor of Tirana, Erion Veliaj, inspected this Saturday the progress of the works in the 5th lot of the Great Ring Road. During the up-close visit, Veliaj said that this segment is of vital importance …
Parliament speaker’s congratulatory message for Eid al-Fitr
Speaker of the Assembly, Lindita Nikolla, wishes the Muslim believers on the celebration of Eid al-Fitr. On the social networks, Nikolla wrote that Albania is a big family, regardless of faith. “After the dedication of the sacrifices of fasting during the holy month of Ramadan, spiritual growth, prayers, forgiveness, reflections, …
Gjirokaster, man arrested for stealing jewellery in a house
46-year-old, resident of Berat, has been arrested this Friday after stealing valuables off a house in the Dropulli area of Gjirokastra. Police revealed that the arrested is the citizen with initials A.M, previously convicted for the same criminal offense. Nine watches, 13 pendants, 9 bracelets, a significant amount of money …
Ramazan Rraja to remain in prison
The Special Court has left in prison Ramazan Rraja, who was arrested for the assassination of former prosecutor Arjan Ndoja and his friend, Aleksandër Laho. The session took place behind closed doors, while ABC News journalist Ermal Vija reports that Rraja has denied any connection to the event. Today, five …
Tirana Mayor’s appeal on Eid al-Fitr day
Mayor of Tirana, Erion Veliaj has called Friday for unity and love as he wished all Muslim believers a happy Eid al-Fitr. On the occasion of the blessed month of Ramadan, Veliaj said that today Tirana is more united than ever, while expressing the desire that the spirit of cooperation …
Remembering Janusz Bugajski: Scholar, Mentor, and Lifelong Friend of the Balkans Janusz Bugajski (1954–2025) The international academic and analytical community has lost one of its most lucid and principled voices. Janusz Bugajski, the distinguished American analyst of Eurasian and Balkan affairs, passed away on October 18, 2025, at the age …
Organised crime networks are using call centres in Albania to defraud people across Europe, conning them with promises of big profits from scam investments and employing sophisticated social-engineering techniques. Original post Here
The UK’s ambitious agenda for the London summit of the Berlin Process reflects its commitment to the Western Balkans region but also its own domestic priorities, starting with illegal migration. Original post Here
By Marjana Doda, This feature draws on exclusive insights from an interview with Ambassador Tayyar Kagan Atay, the Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to Tirana. On the occasion of the 102nd anniversary of diplomatic relations, Ambassador Atay reflects on the unique depth of Albanian–Turkish ties—links shaped by shared history …
Catch up on the weekend’s most important developments with Balkan Insight’s digest of news from countries across the region. Original post Here
The courtroom killing of a judge in Tirana has prompted calls from Albanian judges and prosecutors for authorities to get serious about their ‘almost non-existent’ security. Original post Here
The Rama–Kurti clash over the war crimes tribunal highlights deeper structural tensions, from unimplemented agreements to competing regional agendas. The latest clash between Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama and Kosovo’s Albin Kurti is more than another exchange of political insults. It reflects the fragile state of relations between Albania and …
Hundreds of protesters rallied in the Albanian capital on Friday demanding justice for former leaders of the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) on trial in The Hague, denouncing the proceedings as an attack on the wartime struggle against Serbian forces. The demonstrators, many waving KLA flags and chanting slogans such as …
Protesters in the Albanian capital expressed anger at the ongoing trial of wartime Kosovo Liberation Army officers at the Specialist Chambers in The Hague, saying the defendants were freedom fighters, not criminals. Original post Here
By Bernd Fischer It is becoming increasingly difficult to justify yet another book dealing with some aspect of World War II. Of all the armed conflicts of past centuries, World War II has engendered the most interest as well as an exhausting amount of written material. The opening of the …