“Conflict in North Kosovo must be resolved with the democratic world”, Rama meets Vucic and Von der Leyen in Moldova
Prime Minister Edi Rama has posted a video on “Facebook” while he was talking with the president of Serbia, Aleksandar Vucic, the president of the European Commission, Ursula Von der Leyen and other leaders at the summit of the European Political Community that is being held this Thursday in Chisinau, …
One injured in Matt shooting, perpetrator wanted
A firearm-related incident occurred in the early hours of this Thursday morning in Mat, causing one injured, while the police identified the 38-year-old perpetrator and declared him wanted. Law enforcement announced that the injured after the incident went to the hospital to receive medical help, where the police were also …
Serbs in northern Kosovo protest again, EU to discuss tense situation
Even today, it is expected that in the north of Kosovo, Serbian citizens will protest against the new Albanian mayors. Today is the fifth day of protests, while yesterday it ended with some minor incidents in Zveçan. It is learned that today the leaders of the 27 of EU countries …
22-year-old boy’s drowned body found hours after reported missing
After several hours of searching, it was found the dead body of 22-year-old Valentin Nikolli in the Mat River. The operation was coordinated by RENEA Special Department, which had started the search since yesterday evening. The 22-year-old boy died a day ago, after allegedly accidentally falling into the river while …
Calls for protests in the south of Mitrovica, Police: Suspicious
The Kosovo Police has called on citizens to ignore calls to participate in a protest for which people from different profiles have distributed calls. Through a press release, the Kosovo Police has stated on Thursday that it is aware that, through different social media, from different people and profiles, posts …
President of Hungary in Tirana/ Katalin Novak is hosted with an official ceremony by Begaj
The president of Hungary, Katalin Novak has arrived in Tirana. She was hosted with an official ceremony by President Bajram Begaj. After the face-to-face meeting, the two counterparts will also hold a press conference, which is expected to start around 11:30. Novak will also have a welcoming speech in the …
Session on Elbasan incinerator postponed due to lawyers’ absence
Absence of the lawyers of Bardhyl Çabiri and Serafin Papa has caused the postponement of the session for the Elbasan incinerator, while the next session is set to be held on June 8 at 9:30 a.m. Few days ago, the Special Prosecutor’s Office filed a claim and requested a 10-year …
Begaj meets the President of Hungary: Grateful for the support given to Albania for European integration
This Thursday, President Bajram Begaj hosted the President of Hungary, Mrs. Katalin Novak, on an official visit. The main topic of discussion in this meeting seems to have been the bilateral cooperation, the EU integration process of Albania and BP, the current developments in the region, at the center of …
AIIS joins European Security and Defense College as an associate member
TIRANA, June 1, 2023 – The Albanian Institute for International Studies (AIIS) has announced its new status as an associate member of the European Security and Defense College (ESDC), reaffirming its position as a vanguard force in Albania’s EU integration process and maintaining its reputation as the country’s top-rated think tank. …
PM Rama accuses EU of not helping Albania fast with Covid jabs
Prime Minister Edi Rama has accused this Wednesday the European Union of not immediately helping Albania with Covid vaccines during the coronavirus pandemic. During his speech at the “GLOBSEC 2023” forum that is being held in Bratislava, the Head of Government spoke about the gap that exists between EU member …
Tirana Times, May 03, 2026 – There is a limit to how long diplomacy can survive on good manners and optimistic statements. The latest round of Albania–Greece engagement, showcased at the Delphi Economic Forum, makes one thing unmistakably clear: the relationship is not moving forward it is being managed in …
Eqrem Çabej University in Gjirokastër is expanding its cooperation with international universities, creating more opportunities for academic exchanges and training for students and academic staff. Currently, the institution has around 100 cooperation agreements with universities across Europe and the United States. Rector Jaho Cana emphasized that most agreements involve countries …
Li Jianhong, chairman and president of Xinjiang Grand Scape Group, has died in a car accident in Albania during a business trip, Chinese media report. The incident occurred on Monday on the Librazhd–Elbasan road, near Xibrakë. According to reports, the 60-year-old died at the scene, while six other people were …
Prime Minister Edi Rama said in his podcast “Flasim” that the $6 billion agreement with the United States and Greecewill enable Albania to be supplied with liquefied natural gas (LNG) for 20 years. Rama emphasized that this investment is expected to create a stable foundation for diversifying the country’s energy …
Elbasan is gaining increasing attention from tourists, becoming one of the country’s key destinations. During the past month, more than 3,500 tourists have visited the city, mainly on day trips. The most frequented sites remain the Elbasan Castle and the Ethnographic Museum of Elbasan, which offer insight into the city’s …
Strategic ambitions, unresolved disputes, and a relationship caught between political narratives and diplomatic inertia. Tirana Times, May 02, 2026 – The latest encounter between Edi Rama and Kyriakos Mitsotakis at the Delphi Economic Forum was meant to signal momentum in a relationship long burdened by history. Instead, it exposed a …
By Ferit Hoxha Anyone who knows even a little about Albania is aware that the cornerstone of Albanian foreign policy in the post-communist period has been a clear orientation toward the Euro-Atlantic world, as a guarantee of democracy, security, and the country’s development, and as an expression of our aspiration …
TIRANA, May 1 – The Jerusalem Post presents Albania as an emerging tourism hotspot in Europe. It highlights its mix of culture, history, coastline, and mountain landscapes. Located in the Balkans next to Greece, the country increasingly positions itself as an alternative to more crowded Mediterranean destinations. In recent years, …
In a world that increasingly finds itself turned upside down, our selection of Balkan Insight Premium stories this week tries to make sense of the past, present and future. Original post Here
Prime Minister Edi Rama presented 13 of his drawings at the premises of the Embassy of Italy in Berlin, as part of an event linked to his personal exhibition “Chrysalizing”, currently being held at Société Gallery. The exhibition also includes sculptures created by Rama, who has long been known for …