Rama appeals to mayors to serve the citizens without making any distinctions
The Prime Minister of the country, Edi Rama, continued his thanksgiving tour this Sunday, after the convincing victory in the majority of municipalities in the May 14 elections. He said that thanks to the investments, many Albanians who are abroad have invested their savings in Albania. The chairman of the …
VIDEO/ Six arrested on Morina’s border
The Court of Kukës has given the measure of ‘3-month imprisonment’ for the six Syrian, Algerian and Moroccan immigrants. Two days ago, they were arrested at the Morina border. Even this time, the immigrants seem not to have received the measure well, as they revolted and started cursing in the …
Winners of the international competition “Tiranathlon”
The third edition of the international competition “Tiranathlon” has ended, where over 200 competitors from 18 different countries of the world participated. This great sports event was organized in the Farka Lake Park. The activity also coincided with the year when Tirana holds the title of European City of Sport, …
Begaj meets the local authorities of Chieti: Gratitude for the support to the Albanians in Italy
On the second day of his official visit to Italy, the President of the Republic, Bajram Begaj, visited the city of Chieti where he was received by the local authorities, including the Mayor of Chieti, Diego Ferrara, the President of the Province of Chieti, Francesco Menna , the Prefect of …
The mysterious death of Russians in Kavaja/ Investigations are suspended
The investigations into the 4 Russians who lost their lives in one of the resorts in Qerret i Kavaja have stalled. Since the Russian side has not responded to the letter from the former prosecutor’s office in Kavaje, today in Durrës, the investigations remain suspended. It has been more than …
As emigration of Albania’s doctors spikes, experts say root causes are complex
TIRANA, May 26, 2023 – The growing number of doctors and other health professionals migrating away from Albania in recent years, part of a much larger brain drain and migration trend, is increasing anxiety of the population left behind over getting proper services in the years to come at a …
Kosovo police-gang gunfight in Albania-police border
Gunshots were recorded this Friday on the Albania-Kosovo border, between a structured criminal group transporting illegal immigrants and police officers in Morina. In the framework of the operation organized by the Kukës Local Police Directorate, the Border Police of DVKM Kukës and the Kosovo Police, it became possible to arrest …
New details on Tirana’s footwear factory TNT explosion
New details have been revealed this Friday regarding the blast in a footwear factory, owned by an Italian businessman in Tirana, which took place late on Thursday evening. Based on the reports, the author of the event approached on a bicycle, placed the explosive and then left. On his part, …
Alert for an air attack in North Kosovo
Alert for an air attack sounded in North Mitrovica, at noon on Friday, while citizens gathered in front of municipal facilities in Zubin Potok, Leposavič and Zveçan. In front of the municipality building in Zveçan there are also cars of the Kosovo Police. The former councilor in the Municipal Assembly …
Tension in North Kosovo/ Gunshots in Zveçan, police cars set on fire
Gunshots were heard in Zveçan, while police cars were also burned. Kosovo Police used tear gas to disperse the Serbs in front of the Zveçan Municipality facility. Earlier, the police announced that they are assisting the elected mayors to enter the municipal facilities. https://t.co/AEWZfZkHjg 👈👈 okupljanja građana u centru Zubinog …
Prime Minister Edi Rama urged Elbasan to become a leading city for startups and innovation during a meeting with winners of Albania’s national startup program for 2025 and new applicants for 2026. During the event, young innovators presented projects in technology and the digital economy. Meanwhile, organizers highlighted the rapid …
Mayor of Elbasan Gledian Llatja said startups will transform into concrete development models for Elbasan during a meeting with winners of Albania’s 2025 startup program and new applicants for 2026. The event took place at the newly renovated “Onufri” arts high school in Elbasan. Young innovators presented promising technology projects …
Prime Minister Edi Rama met today in Elbasan with winners of Albania’s 2025 startup program and applicants for 2026, who presented promising projects in technology and innovation. During the meeting, Rama said technology is rapidly transforming economic development and innovation. He explained that the world has moved from linear growth …
Albania inaugurated its National Pavilion at the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia with the presentation of “A Place in the Sun” by artist Genti Korini, curated by Małgorzata Ludwisiak. During the opening ceremony, Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Sports Blendi Gonxhja described Albania’s participation as a …
Minister of Interior Besfort Lamallari addressed the International Migration Forum at the United Nations and reaffirmed Albania’s commitment to safe, orderly, and legal migration. During his speech, Lamallari stressed that Albania supports migration policies based on human rights, international cooperation, and stronger engagement with the Albanian diaspora. Furthermore, he said …
Minister of Environment Sofjan Jaupaj met today with Dame Dimitrovski, adviser to the Prime Minister of North Macedonia, and Raimund Jehle during the regional conference United for Climate. During the meeting, Jaupaj discussed a regional forestry initiative supported by the Green Climate Fund and the Food and Agriculture Organization. Furthermore, …
U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Nancy VanHorn attended the “Battle of the Bands” concert in Tirana featuring the Flagship and the Orchestra of the Albanian Armed Forces. During her opening remarks, VanHorn said the event celebrated “Freedom 250,” a global initiative launched by Donald Trump to honor 250 years of American independence, …
Ura e Kamarës is a historic medieval bridge located near the village of Mirakë, along the Elbasan–Librazhd national road. To reach it, visitors follow the old Egnatia Road and pass through a narrow village path. Then they arrive at the bridge site. The bridge measures about 40 meters in length …
TIRANA, May 8 – An opposition protest took place in central Tirana on Friday evening, gathering supporters along “Dëshmorët e Kombit” boulevard in front of the Prime Minister’s Office. The demonstra ion started at around 19:30 and formed part of a series of opposition rallies against the government. Unlike previous …
While some events covered in our selection of Balkan Insight Premium stories this week suggest that possible changes are afoot, other parts of the region seem stuck in the same rut. Original post Here