Rinas, 2 Libyans arrested for 94 thousand undeclared dollars
Two Libyan citizens were criminally prosecuted this Saturday by the Albanian police after they tried to introduce undeclared money through Rinas. According to the police, it was learned that during the physical check, in the handbag of the citizen K. A., the Border Police services found and seized as material …
“Gender equality, Socialist Party’s vision”, Balluku: We have changed the salary mentality
Balluku holding a meeting with the women and girls of this region, Belinda Balluku emphasized that there is no more differentiation in salaries between men and women and the government has successfully achieved this. The political leader of this district added that gender equality has always been the vision of …
“Gender equality, Socialist Party’s vision”, Balluku: We have changed the salary mentality
Balluku holding a meeting with the women and girls of this region, Belinda Balluku emphasized that there is no more differentiation in salaries between men and women and the government has successfully achieved this. The political leader of this district added that gender equality has always been the vision of …
Albania and region need to diversify renewable sources to have energy security, experts say
TIRANA, April 28, 2023 – Albania needs to diversify its investments in renewable energy beyond weather-dependent hydroelectric generation to ensure its energy security, according to experts at a forum organized by the Albanian Institute for International Studies. The event, part of a project funded by the Western Balkan Fund to …
Rama: Average salary will double, reaching a historic peak in 2024
Prime Minister Edi Rama continues to emphasize the increase in salaries in our country throughout these two years. Through a post on the social network this Friday, the head of the government focused on the increase of the average salary to 900 euros. According to the Prime Minister, such a …
Tukish citizens caught trying to pass over EUR 47,000 through Rinas
Two Turkish citizens were criminally prosecuted by the border police this Friday, after they were caught in Rinas with a large amount of undeclared EUR. During the check and the controls on the backpacks, EUR 30,450 was found on E. G. citizens, while EUR 17,000 was found on S. S. …
Police destroyed a greenhouse with cannabis in Kruja
A greenhouse with 520 cannabis seedlings was discovered by the police this Friday in the village of Brret in Kruja. Suspected narcotic were destroyed by burning. Meanwhile, Kruja Police Station and the Durres Local Police Directorate, in cooperation with the Prosecutor’s Office at the Kruja Judicial District Court, continue the …
Albanian candidates in Greece, Malaj: I have no opponent, I invite immigrants to vote
Among hundreds of candidates who will run in the May 21 elections in Greece, there are also two Albanians. Two Albanians who are representatives of different parties will participate in these elections, Antilian Koxhaj of the Syriza party, and Fatos Malaj of the PASOK party. Malaj, in an interview given …
The murder of the Albanian businessman, new details revealed
New details from the murder of the Albanian businessman have come to light. A relative of Edmond Haxhiaj, the person who ordered the murder of businessman Ardian Nikulaj, has helped the investigators on the clarification of the serious event, through her testimony. ABC News reporter Ermal Vija reported that the …
Begaj-Milanov discuss Albania-Croatia direct airline
The President of the Republic, Bajram Begaj held a meeting in Zagreb with his Croatian counterpart, Zoran Milanovic, this Thursday. During a joint press conference, Begaj said that further strengthening of bilateral cooperation, Albania’s European integration agenda as well as regional developments were some of the issues they discussed. Begaj …
Energy suppliers in southeastern Europe are heavily politicized and sometimes nefarious. The US can aid democratic stability through energy engagement. By David J. Kostelancik When Congress passed the Western Balkans Democracy and Prosperity Act as part of the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), it sent a clear signal: energy security in Southeastern …
New changes to the Albanian criminal code that only partially abolish defamation as an offence have been criticised by media freedom organisations, citing concerns over freedom of speech. 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
Tirana Times, January 26, 2026 – Albania’s attempted entry into the Peace Board has become a revealing episode, not because of the significance of the initiative itself, but because of the way Albania’s leadership chose to stage and communicate it domestically. The Peace Board represents a new and ambitious international …
Tirana Times, January 25, 2026 – Albania has joined the Peace Board, a newly established international mechanism initiated by U.S. President Donald Trump, aimed at overseeing peace agreements and post-conflict stabilization efforts, with an initial focus on the Gaza Strip. The Peace Board was formally launched during the World Economic …
The crisis deepens as the government shields Deputy PM Balluku and a criminal network emerges in AKSHI Tirana Times, January 25, 2026 – Albania’s main opposition party returned to the streets on Saturday with a second national protest against Prime Minister Edi Rama, challenging the legitimacy of his fourth term …
Forty-one environmental organisations from 28 countries have called for a halt to the planned development by Jared Kushner of Albania’s Sazan island as a luxury resort, saying it threatens the valuable biodiversity of the area. Original post Here
Kosovo, Bulgaria and Turkey have signed the Board of Peace Charter, under Donald Trump’s auspices, but several other Balkan countries are still pondering whether to join the initiative. Original post Here
Balkan countries are continuing to sacrifice their remaining clean river stretches to development and pollution, a new assessment warns. Original post Here
The Bulgarian mystic’s doomy predictions continue to grab headlines in Albania and elsewhere – even though many seem fabricated and sometimes appear to serve Russian geopolitical narratives. Original post Here