NATO “lands” in Durres/ 4 warships anchor in the Port for detecting landmines
4 ships of the NATO forces have landed at the Port of Durres, as part of joint exercises. Turkish, Dutch and Italian military ships will assist in the search for military mines in the Gulf of Durres. They will stay for a few days, exchanging experience with our Navy and …
March for Ukraine: One year since Russian aggression, Mayor Veliaj present
As part of the anniversary of the war in Ukraine, a march is being held in Tirana. Many citizens have left the Boulevard towards Tirana City Hall. Mayor Veliaj, the Ukrainian ambassador, ambassador Kim, minister Spiropali and other well-known figures are present at the march. Citizens are standing in front …
Berisha closes the “revolution”, warns another protest on March 3
Former Prime Minister Sali Berisha spoke to the media at the entrance of the “Blue Headquarters” after closing the protest in front of the parliament. He calls the scandal involving Prime Minister Rama a monstrous and anti-constitutional crime. “Crime against the prime minister or crime-minister, Edi Rama, has committed a …
Car burned to bare metal at night in Korca
Mercedez-Benz” type vehicle owned by citizen Mateo Dersnik was engulfed in flames in the city of Korça on the first hours of this Thursday morning. The vehicle was parked near the house, while it is suspected the burning was intentional. On his part, the owner of the vehicle stated that …
Democrat MPs seek annulment of parliament exclusion decision
MPs of the Democratic Party (PD) have demanded this Thursday the suspension of exemptions from plenary sessions, a decision taken by the Ethics Commission, after the last plenary session, where there were tensions and noise. Through a letter addressed to Speaker Nikolla, they have requested a meeting of the Bureau …
“Albanian day in Tokyo”, Rama: A beautiful moment of the visit
Prime Minister Edi Rama continues his official visit to Japan. This morning he published photos from the meeting with the Albanian community in Japan, as well as with representatives of the state, entrepreneurship, culture and sports of this amazing and hospitable country. “Albanian Day in Tokyo was a beautiful moment …
Rama in the conference with his counterpart Kishida: I appreciate the commitment to appoint an ambassador for Balkans
Following the official visit to Japan, Prime Minister Edi Rama today held a joint press conference with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. Rama said that in the meeting with the Chinese counterpart, they agreed that Albania and Japan condemn the Russian aggression in Ukraine. Among other things, Rama praised the commitment …
Albanian Mine Pollution Puts Lake Ohrid’s UNESCO Status at Risk
Lake split between Albania and North Macedonia is facing serious threats that are damaging its ecosystem and jeopardizing its UNESCO status. Original post Here
Albanian to be extradited from Germany for money laundering
German police has arrested the citizen Silvester Driza, who will be extradited to Albania, the police announced. Driza was declared an international wanted man, it is suspected that in 2017 he founded a fictitious company with a field of activity in the integrated handling of inerts and issued invoices with …
Tirana, man arrested for selling counterfeit EURO
B.B, 20 years old, was arrested after the police found 1250 counterfeit EURO. The police say that he advertised fake euros on social networks with the intention of selling them. At the time of his arrest by the police, he was carrying a counterfeit package of 300 euros, which he …
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 …