Situation in North, Kurti from Brastislava: Police is doing a professional work, they know human rights
Although it was announced yesterday that the Prime Minister of Kosovo, Albin Kurti, would not participate in the “GLOBSEC 2023” forum in Bratislava due to the situation in the north, he was there. From Bratislava, Kurti defended the actions of the Kosovo Police, which helped install new Albanian mayors in …
“I am ready to meet with Vuçiç”, Kurti: I am also the prime minister of Serbian community
The Prime Minister of Kosovo, Albin Kurti from the “GLOBSEC” forum in Bratislava has stated that he is ready to meet with the President of Serbia, Aleksander Vucic. He added that a more intensified dialogue is needed and not just high-level meetings once every two months. Kurti expressed that he …
Tensions in North Kosovo/ AAK demands a motion of no confidence for Kurti government
The Alliance for the Future of Kosovo is seeking a motion of no confidence in the Kurti government after the tense situation in the north of the country and the US sanctions against Kosovo. The head of the Parliamentary Group of the Alliance for the Future of Kosovo, Besnik Tahiri, …
VIDEO/ Multiple-vehicle collision, several people injured
A multiple accident happened a few moments ago on “Rruga e Kombit”, near the village of Fushë-Milot. A trailer, two cars and three motorbikes were involved in the accident, while it is reported that several people were injured. The injured were immediately sent to the hospital for medical assistance. ABC …
Lone Family Keeps Fading Silk Cultivation Tradition in Albania Alive
The tradition of cultivating silkworms in Albania is disappearing – but one family in northern Albania still nurtures the worms and makes highly-prized silken products. Original post Here
After five hours in the police, the director in Shkoder is released
After 5 hours in the Shkodra Police, the director of the Waterworks in Shkodra and at the same time the vice president of the Youth Forum of the Democratic Party, Arvit Bushati, are released. In the interview given to the media after leaving the police premises, Bushati stated that this …
The municipality of Zveçan is surrounded by barbed wire, begins the gathering of protesters
Even this morning, a significant number of Serbian protesters have gathered in the municipalities in the north of Kosovo. In Zveçan, where tensions were highest, KFOR soldiers surrounded the municipality building with barbed wire. For the third day in a row, Kosovo Police and members of KFOR are there to …
GLOBSEC 2023/ Rama: There is a big gap between EU and Western Balkan countries
Prime Minister Edi Rama is attending the “GLOBSEC 2023” Forum that is currently being held in Bratislava. At the beginning, Rama spoke about how are treated the members of the Union and the states of the Western Balkans for the same situations. In the end, Rama said that the states …
Kolonja mayor summoned at SPAK
The mayor of Kolonja, Erion Isai, was in SPAK this Tuesday where he gave his statement regarding an event that, according to him, happened a long time ago and is not related to election crimes. In his speech to the media, Isai stated that he was called to SPAK as …
Rider injured in Lezhe-Laç highway motorcycle crash
A road accident occurred on the Lezhë-Laç highway, near the intersection of Ishull-Shëngjin. Thus, two motorcycles collided and as a result the driver of one of them was injured. He was sent for medical help to the hospital in Lezha, while the police started investigations into the causes of the …
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 …
At a meeting held this Friday, the Working Group for amendments to the Statute of the Democratic Party of Albaniaapproved both the working methodology and a detailed calendar for the process of reviewing the party’s founding document. According to the decision taken, the process will extend throughout the month of …