Albania sends rescue team to the affected areas after the quake in Turkey
Albania will send a rescue team to the areas affected by the tragic earthquake in Turkey. The news was announced by the head of the government, Edi Rama, through a post on Twitter, where he expresses his condolences for the lives lost by the powerful earthquake in Turkey. Deeply saddened …
The Siberian cold “grips” the country, temperatures drop to -10°C
The Siberian cold that has gripped the country is expected to mark the turning point at the weekend. In a direct link to ABC News meteorology, Lajda Porja from MeteoAlb said that the country will go through a week of low temperatures, while rains will give way to frosts. Also, …
Alarm among Villagers, Environmentalists over Hydro Plan in Albania
On a visit to northeastern Albania late last month, Prime Minister Edi Rama dismissed complaints about his government’s plan to build a new hydropower plant on the country’s biggest river, the Drin. Original post Here
6 kg drugs seized in Tirana, 4 people arrested
A criminal group that carried out criminal activity in the field of distribution in quantities and doses of strong drugs heroin and cocaine was hit in Tirana, while 4 people were arrested. As part of the coded police operation “Pandora’s Box”, after a several-week investigation with proactive methods, 6 kg …
Arrested for abuse of duty, doctors released
The court of Tirana has released the doctor and technician of the imaging service at QSUT (Mother Teresa Hospital), who were taking bribes from patients to do scans. The court has ordered suspension from duty for three months. Nazmi Metaliu and Astrit Mansaku were arrested on charges of corruption and …
Rama shares images of works in Llogara tunnel
Prime Minister Edi Rama started this Saturday morning with a view from the newly opened Llogara tunnel. He published a video from the tunnel on social networks and wished all the citizens a good weekend. “GOOD MORNING. And with these exclusive footages along the entire length of the newly opened …
Three Charges against former official, Alda Klosi
The prosecution has filed three charges against Alda Klosi. The police arrested Alda Klosi on the evening of Friday, February 3, after it is suspected that in December, more than 120 thousand euros and 30 thousand dollars were stolen from Rozeta Dobi, who worked as a sanitary worker in Klosi’s …
Traffic jam at border with N. Macedonia as system Hacked
Long queues of cars are reported at the Qafe Thana border crossing this Saturday since 6:00 am. The cause seems to be the malfunction of the system at the Macedonian Customs, which has caused delays. It is reported that this was a result of the hacking of the system on …
Prying Eyes: Illegal Cameras Reveal Crime’s Hold on Albania
Albanian police have recently dismantled some 451 illegally erected CCTV cameras, which experts see as a worrying sign of the power of organised crime structures. Original post Here
Rama: “Formula 1” races in the future might be held in Albania
Prime Minister Edi Rama has participated in the international competition of the “Auto Moto Park Albania” project that will be built in the city of Elbasan. The 5 best design studios of such structures, authors of the most popular Formula 1 tracks, have expressed interest in this Albanian investment. It …
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