Ex-mayor of Lushnja returns in prison
Special Court of Appeal has decided to return to prison Fatos Tushe, the former mayor of Lushnja Municipality, a month after he released him from his cell. Decision announced this Wednesday indicates that the Court of Appeal has found Fatos Tushe guilty of another criminal offense, that of “violation of …
How will be voted on May 14? CEC reveals details from the ballot
The State Commissioner of Elections, Ilirjan Celibashi, has shown how the format of the ballot for the local elections of May 14 will be. Asked by Abc News, if there will be a special place on the ballot to mark the name of the party chairman, given the internal problems …
Albanian Tax Inspectors Fine Critical Media Outlets
Tax inspectors imposed several hefty fines on media outlets critical of the government of the Prime Minister Edi Rama for under-reporting their tax obligations, sparking claims that they were targeted for political reasons. Original post Here
State police director’s orders on fighting drugs cultivation
General Director of the State Police, Muhamet Rrumbullaku, has ordered this Tuesday the leaders of the district and border police to increase controls in the field and closed areas as well as to organize joint control groups to prevent the cultivation of narcotic plants. In January and February, there were …
Armed man arrested in Tirana
Police officers of Police station number 3 in the capital has arrested a 40-year-old man, who was caught red-handed walking the streets of Tirana armed. He has been identified as the 40-year-old man with the initials M.Ç., who was found a pistol with a comb and combat ammunition, as well …
Drug cultivation, a 54-year-old man is arrested in Tirana
A 54-year-old identified as Petrit Kamberi was arrested by the police after being sentenced by the court to over 4 years in prison for drug cultivation. According to the police, Kamberi was wanted, after the Tirana Court of Appeal sentenced him to 4 years and 8 months in prison for …
Rama welcomes deal on Kosovo-Serbia relations’ normalization
Prime Minister Edi Rama has hailed this Tuesday the agreement reached for the normalization of relations between Kosovo and Serbia during the meeting between Prime Minister Albin Kurti and President Aleksandar Vucic in Brussels. In a social media statement, the Head of Albanian Government Peace and cooperation are essential for …
Ex-Prisoner of Albanian Communist Regime Exhibits Art at Former Jail
Fatos Lubonja,who spent 17 years in prison under the Albanian Communist regime, presented an exhibition called “Fraktura” on Saturday in former communism prison of Spac. Original post Here
Tirana, three injured as bus crashes multiple cars
A bus collided with several vehicles this Monday in Tirana, at the location called “Taiwan Bridge”, injuring three citizens. Following the crash, the Police arrived at the scene, where it is working on clarifying the circumstances of the event. “On 27.02.2023, around 11:35, at the place called Taiwan Bridge, a …
11 cooperation agreements are signed between Albania – Montenegro
In the framework of the second joint meeting between the government of the Republic of Albania and the government of Montenegro, several cooperation agreements were signed, among which the Joint Declaration between the Prime Minister of the Republic of Albania Edi Rama and the Prime Minister of Montenegro Dritan Abazovic, …
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