Sali Berisha to remain under house arrest, court rejects his appeal
The Court of Special Appeals has decided to leave in force the “house arrest” security measure for former Prime Minister Sali Berisha and his son-in-law, Jamarber Malltezi. The former prime minister was taken as a co-defendant with Malltezi for the investigation file of the privatization of the former Partizani complex. …
Albania Ruling Party Blocks Review of Ex-Minister’s Immunity from Prosecution
Albanian MPs from the ruling Socialist Party abstained in a parliamentary vote, blocking an attempt to secure a court review of the mandate of ex-Foreign Minister Olta Xhacka, who the opposition accuses of abuse of office. Original post Here
Rama gathers deputies in Elbasan to discuss about anti-corruption, disinformation and EU integration
Socialist Party gathers today for another retreat, this time in the city of Elbasan. Prime Minister Rama has gathered socialist deputies in Elbasan this Friday in an informal meeting where it is expected to discuss the upcoming parliamentary elections, the integration process, anti-corruption and disinformation. The meeting is scheduled to …
School safety/Rama: We aim for “Albania 2030” to be the champion of the region in every aspect
The Prime Minister of Albania, Edi Rama, present at the presentation of measures to increase security in schools, said that the government’s vision is to continue with the increase in quality in education, but also in the safety of students and better conditions for teachers. He emphasized that today 240 …
Kingdom: A Visual Exploration of Generational Trauma at Tirana Film Festival
“Kingdom,” an innovative and visually arresting short film directed by Andres Bronimann, has earned a coveted spot among the nominees for the 2024 Tirana International Film Festival. Set to screen on September 27th at 1 PM, this thought-provoking film takes viewers on a philosophical journey, societal conditioning, and the …
Xhaçka’s mandate, socialists prevent the case from being sent to the Constitutional Court
The Assembly failed to collect the necessary votes to send to the Constitutional Court the decision on the incompatibility of the mandate of the socialist deputy Olta Xhaçka. After a marathon session in the Assembly, 65 socialist deputies abstained, 9 spoke against and 25 of the opposition voted in favor. …
Dron inside Peqin prison, were found two phones and drugs
A drone in flight was found inside the Beijing prison. It was the policemen of the outer perimeter who heard the noise of the drone and raised the alarm. After the inspection, two iPhones, 8 chargers, 33 doses of suspected narcotic cocaine, about 210 grams divided into small doses of …
Rama: People of Israel are welcome in Albania
“We are here with open arms to welcome all Israelis who want to come, tourists, entrepreneurs, artists, and writers, even those of an older age who want to have their home in the middle of Europe. In a nature where you can find everything, within a very small space like …
“Give me a Laboratory and I Will Move the World”
It was French philosopher, anthropologist, and sociologist Bruno Latour who came up with the gripping title you read above. I came across Latour’s work some months ago, and I was fascinated. Today’s piece stands on the shoulders of that work. It’s about the story of how one laboratory fundamentally changed …
Case of Kurum, Rama: There are only suspicions, nothing proven
Prime Minister Edi Rama says that there is nothing proven that toxic waste was transported from Albania to Asian countries. During his speech in the assembly, in the interpellation about “Kurum”, Rama said that so far there are only doubts. According to Rama, the opposition continues to poison Albanians with …
The Democratic League of Kosovo has filed 17 lawsuits in a fresh legal challenge against the outgoing prime minister, Vetevendosje leader Albin Kurti, and his ministers. Original post Here
Anonymous social media accounts, a lack of financial transparency and the unethical use of AI could have an impact on voter opinion ahead of Albania’s May 11 parliamentary election, BIRN has found. Original post Here
In an interview with BIRN, Zef Mazi, Albania’s former chief negotiator with the EU, poured cold water on Prime Minister Edi Rama’s election promise of EU accession by 2030. Original post Here
TIRANA, Albania , May 6th (Tirana Times ) — On May 11, Albanians will head to the polls for parliamentary elections marked by a crowded field of contenders: 53 political parties and over 2,000 candidates will vie for 140 seats in the national legislature. While this diversity may signal political …
President Begaj welcomes His Majesty Abdullah II bin Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, with a solemn ceremony. May 2, 2025 | TIRANA, Albania Tirana Times In a visit marked more by symbolism than substance, Jordan’s King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein arrived in Tirana on Friday for …
Tirana Times | May 2nd | Prishtina, Kosovo — A unique cultural bridge between Kosovo and Saudi Arabia was inaugurated on Thursday with the opening of the “Urat” exhibition in central Prishtina, showcasing the Kingdom’s rich Islamic and cultural heritage. Organized in partnership between the Islamic Community of Kosovo and …
The involvement of individuals with criminal backgrounds or ties to the underworld among Albania’s so-called strategic investors must be examined in a broader context. Politically, this phenomenon represents one of the clearest signs of the symbiosis between crime and politics — and of the state being effectively captured by organized …
Press freedom has continued a downward slide in most Balkan countries according to the latest report by Reporters Without Borders – although Albania, Montenegro and Serbia have bucked the trend. Original post Here
Genc Pollo – President of the Paneuropa Albania MovementFormer Minister and MP April 2025 “Whatever the European Court decides—if it says it can’t be done, we won’t do it; if it says it can, we will.” This was, roughly speaking, Prime Minister Edi Rama’s stance in March 2023, expressed at …
An in-depth investigation into the EU-backed trans-Balkan transport project that remains stalled decades after its launch. Over two decades ago, European planners and Balkan leaders laid out the idea off Corridor VIII, a transport route that would traverse and link the difficult-to-navigate terrains of Albania, North Macedonia, and Bulgaria. Its …