Promised Land: Hope and Illusion Characterise Kosovo’s Love Affair with Albania
During the turbulent 20th Century, many Kosovo Albanians looked at Albania as a land of hope and promise. Then they visited. Original post Here
Balkan Countries Eye Potential Medals at Paris Olympics
As Balkan teams descend on Paris for the 2024 summer Olympics, their countries are pinning their highest hopes of success on those sports in which they have traditionally excelled. Original post Here
Ongoing heatwave negatively impacting Albania, region
TIRANA, July 24, 2024 – A scorching heatwave has gripped Albania and southern Europe this month, affecting daily life and businesses across the country. Health concerns for the most vulnerable, a series of wildfires, and slow business in the services sector during the hot daytime hours are some of the …
Two arrested for sexual abuse with a minor
The police of Maliqi have arrested a 41-year-old and a 26-year-old, as they are accused of sexually abusing a minor for several months. It was the girl who accepted this event near the blue uniforms, after her mother filed a complaint at the police station. The two arrested are in …
Fight against money laundering/ Balluku: It is important to strengthen the partnership with the private sector
Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku, in the development meeting for the fight against money laundering, emphasized that it is very important to strengthen the partnership with the private sector. He also underlined that it is very important to fulfill obligations and raise standards for the fight against money laundering. “It …
The Future of Delivery Services: How Wolt is Shaping Consumer Expectations and Behaviors
In a world where service security and speed are increasingly important, Wolt, the Finnish tech company, is at the forefront of transforming the delivery industry. Founded in 2014, Wolt has rapidly expanded to operate in 27 countries, redefining how consumers interact with delivery services and setting new standards in the …
From Criminal Amnesty to the pension agreement with Italy, Çuçi: We had a fruitful session
Bledi Çuçi, in a media conference, took stock of the work in the Assembly as well as the agreements made by the government. He spoke about the situation in the Assembly, where he said that it is normalized and that there was a fruitful session. Çuçi focused on the Criminal …
Olta Xhaçka’s mandate / Çuçi: We need a second opinion from the Venice commission
The head of the Socialist Party group, Bledi Çuçi, was asked about the mandate of the socialist deputy Olta Xhçka, where he said that a second opinion from the Venice commission is needed. He further said that the Constitutional Court cannot impose the MP on the basis of the Constitution, …
11 parties registered for August elections in Himara
11 political parties were registered to run for the local elections in Himara, on August 04. The Central Elections Commission (CEC) informed Tuesday that those are: PS, PDK, PR, FRD, PBDNJ, PL, PDK, PD, PAA, PBKD and PBD. Commissioner, Ilirjan Celibashi, said that was registered even the Democratic Party, now …
The party almost turned into a tragedy, three people hospitalized with gunshot wounds
This Tuesday morning, three people presented with gunshot wounds to a private hospital to receive medical help. According to the police, the three people aged 34 and 36 were celebrating together with other people from their social and family circle, in a bar on Kavaja Street. The police say that …
Albanian musical traditions have inspired the soundtrack of one of Hollywood’s most anticipated films, “The Odyssey,” directed by Christopher Nolan. Prime Minister Edi Rama shared a video about the film and said Oscar-winning composer Ludwig Göransson visited southern Albania. During his visit, Göransson explored Albanian iso-polyphony and the traditional sounds …
Prime Minister Edi Rama presented the new Saranda Welcome Center at the Port of SarandaThe new facility aims to improve the visitor experience and make movement around the city easier. It serves as a modern gateway for passengers and tourists. The center offers parking for cars and tourist buses. It …
European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos has again condemned remarks by Serbian Minister Snezhana Paunović about the “ethnic cleansing” of Kosovo. Kos said she was shocked that Paunović remains in office after making such a statement. She also warned politicians in EU candidate countries that their words carry weight. The …
Albania plans to fully electrify the Tirana-Durrës railway line and its branch to Tirana International Airport by the end of 2027, Infrastructure and Energy Minister Enea Karakaçi said on Thursday. Presenting a bill to Parliament to ratify a loan agreement with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), Karakaçi …
*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(–sticky-padding-top)” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”cba226ae-38ab-42b4-ac79-6fba2d1b4852″ data-turn-id-container=”cba226ae-38ab-42b4-ac79-6fba2d1b4852″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-3″ data-turn=”user”> The head of the Socialist Party’s parliamentary group, Taulant Balla, described recent remarks by Serbian Minister Snezhana Paunović as “irresponsible and outrageous” during a debate in Parliament with MP Redi Muçi, who questioned why Balla had not publicly responded to the …
Socialist Party MP Elisa Spiropali has made public the motion she submitted to the Socialist Party’s General Assembly, proposing the launch of a national dialogue on a “New Agreement for Albania.” Spiropali said the document is not a personal initiative but an open proposal for discussion among all members of …
Democratic Party leader Sali Berisha has congratulated the newly elected members of the party’s leadership, emphasizing that the selection process was based on the free vote of the National Council. Berisha said the new leadership represents a renewal of the party, with several new figures taking on key positions. Speaking …
Minister of Energy and Infrastructure Enea Karakaçi told Parliament on Thursday that the government has submitted a bill to ratify an agreement with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), which will finance the full electrification of the Tirana-Durrës railway line and the Rinas railway station. The minister said …
Prime Minister Edi Rama visited the “Smart City” Command and Control Center on Thursday, stating that Albania’s public safety system is entering a new era through real-time monitoring technology. Rama said the new system is designed to detect and prevent potential threats in real time by immediately alerting the monitoring …
The Command and Control Center, one of the key components of Albania’s national “Smart City” project, was officially unveiled on Thursday. Speaking at the launch ceremony, attended by Prime Minister Edi Rama, Education Minister Mirela Kumbaro, partners, and invited guests, Interior Minister Besfort Lamallari said the initiative is far more than a …