Montenegro Rejects Vučić’s Claims of Waging a Hybrid War Against Serbia
Montenegro’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has dismissed as unfounded allegations that Podgorica is conducting a hybrid war against Serbia, stating that such claims reflect the unwillingness of certain political structures in Belgrade to accept Montenegro as a sovereign state. The reaction came after Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić claimed that Montenegro …
Chief Prosecutor Olsian Çela Before the Parliamentary Committee on Legal Affairs: Criminal Proceedings Increase, 76% Related to Crimes
Albania’s Prosecutor General, Olsian Çela, reported to the Parliamentary Committee on Legal Affairs on Monday regarding the institution’s annual activity and the state of crime in 2025. During his presentation, Çela provided data showing an increase in workload and in the number of cases handled by the general jurisdiction prosecution …
Rama Shares Comment from a Young Woman in Vlora: “She Was Attacked Online Because She Doesn’t Support the Protest”
*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(–header-height)” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”4910866e-baec-481b-b0ba-d7c458e23242″ data-turn-id-container=”4910866e-baec-481b-b0ba-d7c458e23242″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-3″ data-scroll-anchor=”false” data-turn=”user”> Prime Minister Edi Rama reacted on Monday to the debates surrounding the protest against the project planned in the Narta area, sharing on social media a comment written by a young woman from Vlora. *]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(–header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”request-WEB:e0d73d65-af79-4afc-9170-4d52382bb8c4-1″ …
FDI Presentation, VanHorn: Investors Need Confidence That the Rules Are Clear and the Playing Field Is Level
*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(–header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”request-WEB:e0d73d65-af79-4afc-9170-4d52382bb8c4-3″ data-turn-id-container=”request-WEB:e0d73d65-af79-4afc-9170-4d52382bb8c4-3″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-8″ data-scroll-anchor=”false” data-turn=”assistant”> The U.S. Chargé d’Affaires in Tirana, Nancy VanHorn, participated on Monday in the American Chamber of Commerce’s presentation on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). During her remarks, VanHorn stated that Albania is open for business, but in a way that protects …
EBRD Report: Albanian Girls Outperform Boys Among Top Mathematics Achievers
*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(–header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”request-WEB:e0d73d65-af79-4afc-9170-4d52382bb8c4-5″ data-turn-id-container=”request-WEB:e0d73d65-af79-4afc-9170-4d52382bb8c4-5″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-12″ data-scroll-anchor=”false” data-turn=”assistant”> For many years, mathematics has been regarded as a field where boys tend to have a greater aptitude and achieve better results. However, the latest data suggest that this perception is gradually fading, at least in Albania. An analysis published …
UNESCO: Albanian Students Increasingly Choosing Universities Abroad
*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(–header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”request-WEB:e0d73d65-af79-4afc-9170-4d52382bb8c4-4″ data-turn-id-container=”request-WEB:e0d73d65-af79-4afc-9170-4d52382bb8c4-4″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-10″ data-scroll-anchor=”false” data-turn=”assistant”> Young Albanians are increasingly choosing to pursue higher education abroad, making Albania one of the countries with the highest rates of student mobility in the region. A report by the UNESCO highlights that this trend is being driven by several …
Day 16 of Protests: Citizens Expected to Gather Again in Front of the Prime Minister’s Office
*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(–header-height)” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”4ae04181-9761-406f-9d16-55a0a840124c” data-turn-id-container=”4ae04181-9761-406f-9d16-55a0a840124c” data-testid=”conversation-turn-13″ data-scroll-anchor=”false” data-turn=”user”> The protest on Tirana’s Central Boulevard enters its 16th day today, with citizens and activists once again calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama. *]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(–header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”request-WEB:e0d73d65-af79-4afc-9170-4d52382bb8c4-6″ data-turn-id-container=”request-WEB:e0d73d65-af79-4afc-9170-4d52382bb8c4-6″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-14″ data-scroll-anchor=”false” data-turn=”assistant”> On the evening of …
Korça Became a Hub of International Contemporary Art for Three Days
*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(–header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”request-WEB:e0d73d65-af79-4afc-9170-4d52382bb8c4-8″ data-turn-id-container=”request-WEB:e0d73d65-af79-4afc-9170-4d52382bb8c4-8″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-18″ data-scroll-anchor=”false” data-turn=”assistant”> The fourth edition of the “Gjon Mili Video Art Festival” has concluded in Korçë, an event that transformed the city into a meeting point for artists, filmmakers, and creators from various countries around the world for three consecutive days. The …
Day 16 of Protests: Citizens March Toward the Prime Minister’s Office in Tirana
As on previous days, activists and citizens gathered once again on Monday, marking the 16th day of protests. After assembling in Skanderbeg Square, they began marching along Dëshmorët e Kombit Boulevard toward the Prime Minister’s Office. The protesters chanted slogans including: “Resign,” “Edi Rama, traitor, resign as soon as possible,” …
Moikom Zeqo, one of the most influential voices in Albanian culture
TIRANA, June 15 – Six years ago, on June 15, 2020, poet, scholar and archaeologist Moikom Zeqo passed away. He was born on June 3, 1949 in Durrës. His family originated from Libohova. Zeqo began his studies in 1967 at the Faculty of History and Philology. He graduated from the …
A Barthesian Reading By Diana Gëllçi, Ph.D. Tirana Times, June 30, 2026 – A beautiful protest has been unfolding in Tirana for several weeks. What is particularly interesting is that the same description has been adopted not only by the protesters themselves but also by government officials and media outlets aligned …
Preparatory works for construction of a resort linked to Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, which helped spark Albania’s ongoing demonstrations, have been suspended – but they’ve left their mark on this protected habitat. Original post Here
Minister of Economy and Innovation Delina Ibrahimaj has stressed the importance of respecting copyright. She said it is not only a legal obligation but also a key way to support creativity, innovation, and fair competition. In a social media message, Ibrahimaj noted that people enjoy music, films, books, photographs, and …
Kosovo has appointed Lieutenant Colonel Fatbardha Osaj as its new Defence Attaché to Albania. She officially assumed her post in Tirana, becoming the first woman to hold this position. The Ministry of Defence of Kosovo described the appointment as an important institutional milestone. It said the decision reflects the ministry’s …
TIRANA, June 30 – The Military Meteorological Service said Albania will be affected by relatively unstable weather conditions on Tuesday. Meanwhile, the day will start mostly clear. Later, cloud cover will increase from moderate to locally dense, especially in the eastern areas. In addition, local rainfall will develop across much …
TIRANA, June 30 – Hysni Gucati leads the Organization of Veterans of the Kosova Liberation Army (KLA). He spoke about the lack of a Law on War Values. He said this gap allows individuals to speak on behalf of the former armed group. Meanwhile, he said authorities should not use …
TIRANA, June 30 – German media outlet HolidayCheck reports that Albania is emerging as one of Europe’s most attractive holiday destinations. It highlights the coastline along the Adriatic and Ionian Seas. The report points to the Albanian Riviera, especially areas south of Vlora and the Ksamil region, as key tourist …
TIRANA, June 30 – Foreign Minister Ferit Hoxha said Albania is experiencing one of the most important periods in its foreign policy history and now enjoys its highest level of international respect and credibility. In a social media post, Hoxha said he reached that conclusion after nearly four months in …
TIRANA, June 30 – Albania’s cultural heritage will take center stage in London through the universal language of art as the National Theatre of Opera and Ballet announced that the National Folk Songs and Dances Ensemble will perform in the United Kingdom for the first time. The performance will take …
Researchers from Albania and abroad gathered in Tirana for an international scientific conference to examine the political persecution carried out by Albania’s former State Security service (Sigurimi) between 1944 and 1991. The event highlighted the importance of archival documents in studying the country’s communist past. Opening the conference, AIDSSH Chair …