Joint meeting, Rama: Albania and Montenegro are more than neighbors
After the ceremony of signing the agreements between the two governments, Prime Minister Rama and his Montenegrin counterpart, Dritan Abazovic, attended a press conference. In his speech, Rama emphasized that Albania and Montenegro are more than neighbors and that there is brotherly rapprochement between the two countries. “Dear Prime Minister, …
Albania, Greece Have Hit ‘Reset’ Button in Bilateral Relations
The list of open issues is long and challenging but the two countries are at last moving in the right direction. Original post Here
PM Rama hosted by counterpart Abazovic in Montenegro
Prime Minister Edi Rama has been received this Monday by his counterpart of Montenegro, Dritan Abazovic for a joint meeting between the Albanian and Montenegrin governments. The meeting between the two governments will be held in the building of the Montenegrin Academy of Sciences and Arts in Podgorica. In this …
Fier, three girls arrested for exploitation of prostitution
Three girls have been arrested this Monday under the charge of exploitation of prostitution: Pranvera Isufaj, 32 years old, Aleksandra Toska, 19 years old and a 17 year old. Organizer of this criminal activity, citizen ArbEr Mehmeti, 33 years old, who has been declared wanted, was previously convicted for attempted …
Death of Kenya woman, casino driver accompanied to police
The driver of the casino where the 22-year-old woman from Kenya, who died a few days ago, worked, is accompanied to the police. As reported, the citizen Rodi Barçi, 32 years old, was escorted to police station number 1 in Tirana, to be interrogated regarding the serious incident, and his …
Fier, man arrested for heroine distribution
A 43-year-old resident of Fier was arrested by the police, after a dose of heroin was found during the physical check. Meanwhile, 13,750 euros and 400 dollars, suspected to have benefited from this criminal activity, were seized in the residence of citizen E.K., who is wanted. “Specialists of the Narcotics …
4 arrested, under the influence of narcotics and alcohol
The Traffic Police has taken strict measures this weekend, as during a control, 4 drivers were arrested, who broke the rules. Two of them were caught driving the vehicle under the influence of alcohol, one under the influence of narcotics and the other without a driving license. Meanwhile, the materials …
Central and Southeast Europe Show Support for Ukraine on Russian Invasion Anniversary
In Balkan capitals, citizens and political leaders have shown support for the Ukrainian people one year after the start of Russia’s aggression. Original post Here
Film Explores Myth of Albanian Women’s Freedom Under Communism
A new documentary explores how Albania’s Communist dictatorship made false claims that it was granting women rights in education and employment and used them for propaganda purposes. Original post Here
Anniversary of the war, Rama message from Hiroshima
Prime Minister Edi Rama, who is on an official visit to Japan for several days now, has started the day with a status on his Facebook social network for the anniversary of the war in Ukraine. Rama from Hiroshima says that the Ukrainian people have shown an unparalleled resistance. “The …
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