Albania votes today for 61 new mayors
Albanians this Sunday vote for the election of new mayors in the country’s 61 municipalities. Out of 61 municipalities, three of them, Vorë, Kamzë and Elbasan, will have electronic voting and counting, and the result is expected to be released 30 minutes after the end of citizens’ voting. This May …
Man arrested for violating Kolonja’s socialist mayor candidate
Just few hours before the start of the voting process for new mayors, the Socialist Party (SP) candidate in Kolonja Municipality, Erion Isai was attacked by supporters of the “Together We Win” coalition, where the candidate of this force, Ethem Lumani, was also present. In connection with this event, Esmeraldo …
Albania’s elections/ Problems with some electronic devices
Albania votes today for 61 mayors. In 3 important municipalities, not only identification, but also voting and vote counting, will be electronic, we are talking about the municipalities of Kamez, Vore and Elbasan. Elbasani and Kamza apply this process for the first time, while Vora has repeated experience, having done …
Police releases information on polling stations
State Police has underlined this Sunday that no problems have been encountered by the officers regarding the condition of polling stations and electoral materials. In an announcement, the law enforcement underlined that employees who vacated the polling stations premises have been relocated to the temporary police stations approved by the …
Premier’s first reaction as local polls kick off
Prime Minister Edi Rama has wished this Sunday all Albanian citizens to have a “beautiful” day as they head to polling stations to vote for the next Mayors and municipal councilors of their areas. Through a video published on social networks, the Head of Government shared a video depicting the …
President Begaj’s message after voting in Tirana
President of the Republic, Bajram Begaj has voted this Sunday at the “Congress of Lushnja” 9-year secondary school, which is serving as a polling station. After performing the biometric voting process as he was accompanied by his wife, President Begaj underlined that today is important for democracy in Albania. Furthermore, …
Over 530 polling stations not identifying voters electronically; CEC’s head
Head of the Central Elections Commission (CEC), Ilirjan Celibashi has informed Sunday that electronic identification of voters is not being carried out in at least 532 polling stations. In the first press conference related to the local elections, the Elections Commissioner stressed that there are 4469 polling stations that work …
Albania elections, Berisha: This is “Spring of Change”
Berisha has considered Election Day the “Spring of Change”, while inviting Albanians to vote. “A call from the heart to all Albanian citizens. To speak today with their vote for local government. All those who were invited by the vicious enemy of the free vote to stay at home should …
EU ambassador invites citizens to vote
Ambassador of the European Union in Albania, Christinane Hohmann, has chosen this Sunday Elbasan to observe close-up the local polls process for the election of this municipality’s Mayor. In her speech, Hohmann stated that so far the day is calm and asked the citizens to participate in the elections and …
Fushe-Kruja, unidentified person throw opposition commissioner out of polling center
An incident has been recorded this Sunday in the voting center 1302/1 in the city of Fushë-Kruja. According to the police, unidentified persons entered this polling center and removed the opposition commissioner, Ilir Hyka from the premises. The Police Services, immediately after receiving the notification, went to the Voting Center …
Revelations from the US about an alleged Iran-linked hacker group’s attempt to sell Albanians’ personal data have raised more questions about cyber defences in the Balkan country after a series of attacks on state systems. Original post Here
Galeria e Artit Tiranë opens the 16th edition of the exhibition “PranverArt” in Tirana. Then, more than 60 artists present their works using different visual art techniques, including painting, sculpture, and ceramics. Organizers Lazar Taçi and Maksim Bushi lead the exhibition. Next, the gallery welcomes a large number of visitors …
TIRANA, April 22 – An article in The Economic Times highlights Albania as part of Europe’s leading affordable coastal destinations. The report notes that summer holidays across the continent do not need to be expensive. It places Durrës among the key locations recommended for summer 2026. Durrës is presented as …
TIRANA, April 22 – The Military Meteorological Service said Albania will face unstable weather on Wednesday. The country will experience cloudy conditions and intermittent light rain in most areas. Rainfall may intensify locally in the south and east. Short periods of moderate showers are expected. In mountain areas, thunderstorms may …
TIRANA, April 22 – Environment Minister Sofjan Jaupaj hosted a regional meeting in Albania. Participants included representatives from Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro. International partners also joined the talks. The discussions focused on environmental cooperation in the Mediterranean region. Jaupaj said the platform aims to strengthen regional cooperation. He said …
Besfort Lamallari announced that a public space near the Vjosa River has been freed from stored seized assets. He said the Agency for the Administration of Seized and Confiscated Assets continues to clear public areas that were occupied for years. In this case, the site had been used for storing …
TIRANA, April 22 – The Delphi Economic Forum opens today in Greece, bringing together political leaders, business representatives, academics, and experts from around the world. The event runs until 25 April and focuses on global challenges and international dialogue. Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama attends the forum, accompanied by his …
Mirela Kumbaro says the European Commission has approved the draft law for the creation of the Education Services Agency. The discussion takes place in the Parliamentary Committee on Education, Science and Sports, where lawmakers debate the proposed legislation. Committee chair Luçiano Boçi raises concerns about transparency, autonomy, and possible conflicts …
Albania will return to the field in June. The national team will play a friendly match. The Albanian Football Federation has reached an agreement with Luxembourg. The two teams will face each other in a friendly match. They will play on June 6 at 20:00. The match will take place …
TIRANA, April 22 – Albania’s ambassador to the United Kingdom, Uran Ferizi, has accused parts of the British media and right-wing politicians of “demonising” Albanians. He made the remarks in an open letter published by The Guardian, highlighting what he described as growing public stigma. Ferizi said Albanian communities in …