Manastirliu at the UN: Albania advances in digital services and towards improving the status of women in society
The Minister of Health and Social Protection, Ogerta Manastirliu, is participating in the 67th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women that is conducting its work at the United Nations Organization in New York. During her speech at the UN, Minister Manastirliu emphasized the progress that Albania has …
President’s message for summer day
President of the Republic, Bajram Begaj has congratulated this Tuesday the Albanian citizens on Summer Day. Through the social networks, Begaj wished that the season, with its colors and warmth, will be a source of renewal for every Albanian! “Happy summer day! I wish that the season, with its colors …
PM Rama congratulates Albanians for Summer Day
Prime Minister Edi Rama has congratulated all Albanian citizens this Tuesday on the occasion of Summer Day. Through a post on social networks, the head of the government wrote: “Good morning and with the pleasure that the leaves are finally blooming, I wish you a March 14 with good feet …
Rama goes to Elbasan for Summer Day delebrations
Prime Minister Edi Rama has chosen to go to Elbasan this Tuesday, on the occasion of the Summer Day holiday. During his visit there, PM Rama saw some of the activities organized in the city center and met with many citizens. The head of the government, accompanied by the Minister …
Tirana, man arrested for stabbing two citizens
Two young men have been stabbed, while a 28-year-old has been remanded into custody this Tuesday in Tirana. Official sources from the police informed that the 28-year-old citizen with the initials R.H. has been put behind bars, while the proceedings have been launched against the 42-year-old with the initials B.S. …
Russian Blogger Arrested for Spying Seeks Asylum in Albania
Svetlana Timofeeva, the Russian blogger arrested in Albania in 2022 for spying, has requested asylum in the country – saying she fears persecution if she is extradited to Russia, where she faces similar charges. Original post Here
Rama: We must continue with the constant increase of wages
Prime Minister Edi Rama has attended this Monday the presentation of the strategy for the municipality of Tirana, saying that the time has come for greater cooperation between the government and private businesses regarding this matter. In his speech, Rama stated that the government has done everything possible to increase …
The government declares Vjosa a National Park, Kumbaro: The water and coastal surface of the river is protected
The last wild river in Europe, the Vjosa has been officially declared a National Park. The decision taken today during the meeting of the Council of Ministers was announced by the Minister of Tourism and Environment, Mirela Kumbaro, who emphasized that the total area declared National Park is 12,727 hectares. …
Lost tourist found in Karaburun area after many hours
Drita Elezi, 64 years old who got separated from her group and got lost in Karaburun on Sunday afternoon, has been found this Monday. Fortunately, she is in good health. However, the woman lost contact the day before with the guide she was part of with another group of people, …
Murder in “Don Bosco”, where are focused the police investigations
New details have been revealed about the serious event that took place on Sunday evening in a bar in the “Don Bosko” area in Tirana, where the banker was shot dead and 6 people were injured. More than 15 rifle cartridges were found at the scene. Meanwhile, the investigators have …
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