Albania Greenlights Blogger’s Extradition to Russia After Receiving ‘Guarantees’
Albania’s Ministry of Justice has given the go-ahead to extradite to Russia a well-known blogger and photographer accused of espionage, claiming Moscow has promised she will not face political persecution. Original post Here
Rama wishes the Independence of Kosovo
Prime Minister Edi Rama congratulated the 15th anniversary of Kosovo’s Independence. Through a post on Facebook, accompanied by a photo, the head of government writes: GOOD MORNING Happy Independence”, writes Prime Minister Rama. We remind you that President Bajram Begaj is in Kosovo, on a two-day visit within the 15th …
Citizens of Kosovo choose to celebrate the 15th anniversary of Independence in Albania
Extraordinary flow of citizens and means from Kosovo to Albania. Thousands of Kosovo citizens have chosen Albania to celebrate the 15th anniversary of independence. “Rruga e Kombit” and customs of Morina have faced this influx since the early hours of the day. The border police have implemented the protocol of …
Jewish Museum in Vlora dedicated to the coexistence of Jews and Albanians
The Jewish Museum will tell a unique story, dedicated to the coexistence of Jews and Albanians in time, which aims to become a cultural magnet for the historic area in Vlora. On Tuesday, the winning project was presented by the Israeli studio “Kimmel Eshkolot Architects”, a museum that will open in …
Tragic earthquake, Albania donates 1 million euros to Turkey
Albania has donated 1 million euros to those affected by the earthquake in Turkey. Prime Minister Edi Rama called live during the “Turkey a Heart” campaign that was broadcast simultaneously on several Turkish television channels, where he expressed his condolences for the lives lost in the tragic earthquake a few …
15th anniversary of independence, Begaj two-day visit to Kosovo
The President of the Republic of Albania, Bajram Begaj, starts today a two-day visit to the Republic of Kosovo, on the occasion of the celebration of the 15th anniversary of its independence. Begaj is expected to meet with the highest leaders of the state, President Vjosa Osmani, Prime Minister Albin …
Expelled from the Assembly, the democratic deputies appeal the decision
DP MPs have submitted a request to appeal the decision on their expulsion. The request has been sent to the Assembly and the Guard. According to them, based on the regulation, they can enter the Assembly until the conference is convened to consider it. Yesterday, the Ethics Commission expelled Sali …
Berisha joins protest in front of parliament building
Cairman of the Democratic Party (DP), Sali Berisha, left his office in the blue headquarters and joined the opposition protest that is being held this Thursday in front of the Parliament building. After walking towards the protesters, Berisha greeted those present, while he started his speech with accusations against Rama. …
The two arrested after the opposition protest are released from prison
The Tirana court released two protesters arrested on Monday after the Democratic Party protest. Jakup Stafa and Dorison Petoku were left in the “obligation to appear” security measure. We remind you that after Monday’s protest, two people were put in handcuffs, one was prosecuted and another was declared wanted. At …
The protest is closed, the opposition will gather again on March 3
The opposition protest is closed after two and a half hours in front of the Parliament. The protesters left the Assembly and went to the blue headquarters together with Berisha and other MPs who have been excluded from the plenary sessions. So, in parallel, the planning session is being held, …
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 …