ALBANIA AND THE INTERNATIONAL SUMMIT FOR AFGHAN WOMEN
Dr. Rudina Çollaku At a pivotal moment for women’s rights in Afghanistan, Albania is stepping forward as a key advocate in the defense of Afghan women’s rights. Under the leadership of Foreign Minister Igli Hasani, the Albanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has organized the first-ever international summit for Afghan …
New school year, 28.000 pupils start for the first time
About 350,000 pupils return to school this Monday, where 28,000 of them will sit on the benches for the first time. The new school year in Lezha has started normally in all schools. All buildings are ready for the beginning of the learning process. This year, in the Municipality of …
Investigated for passive corruption / SPAK to share the accusations to former Prime Minister Sali Berisha on Wednesday
The Special Prosecutor’s Office completed the investigations for former Prime Minister Sali Berisha, his son-in-law Jamarbër Malltezi and businessman Fatmir Bektashi for the privatization of the former Partizani complex. On Wednesday at 12:00 p.m., former prime minister Berisha was called to the SPAK to be officially recognized with the charge, …
Rama convenes the new leadership in the afternoon, one day after the Socialist Party assembly
Prime Minister Edi Rama will hold a meeting with the new leadership of the Socialist Party this Monday afternoon, which will start at 6:30 p.m. The meeting comes just one day after the National Assembly of the SP, which took place in Durrës, where the 12 leaders of the party …
The National Assembly in Durres/ Rama: We will start work to build our new team
Prime Minister Edi Rama has shared images from the environment where the National Assembly will be held in Durrës. The meeting starts at 11:00 and will start with the speech of Prime Minister Rama. The Assembly votes today for the new Presidency and Secretariat. “GOOD MORNING and with this view …
Begins the Socialist Party National Assembly/ Rama: We are heading towards the confrontation for the fourth governing mandate
The Socialist Party national assembly has started in Durres. During his speech, Prime Minister Edi Rama said that the SP has already started to fight for the fourth governing mandate. He also said that PS 2030 will be the team that will take Albania forward. “Consider your presence a great …
Rama: Pensions, the biggest challenge of the economic transformation we are bringing
At the National Assembly of the Socialist Party, held in Durres, Prime Minister Edi Rama spoke about the economic situation in the country, the increase in wages and pensions. As for the economic situation in the country, Prime Minister Rama said that the economy is growing steadily, bringing to attention …
Rama announces 12 political leaders of Socialist Party
Prime Minister Edi Rama has determined the political leaders in the 12 regions of the country, names who will also lead the lists of deputies in next year’s elections. 1.Tirana- Elisa Spiropali, Erion Veliaj, dhe Ogerta Manastirliu 2. Durres-Emirjana Sako 3. Shkodër – Benet Beci 4.Lezhë –Ulsi Manja 5. Fier …
Much-Criticised Director of Albania’s Public Broadcaster Resigns
Alfred Peza has quit as the public broadcaster’s general director after a stormy 15 months in post, marked by rows over staff dismissals and finances. Original post Here
Begaj in Estonia: To strengthen our friendship by expanding the paths of economic cooperation
The President of the Republic, Bajram Begaj, during his stay in Estonia, held special meetings with the Prime Minister, Mr. Kristen Michal, the Speaker of the Parliament, Mr. Lauri Hussar, and with other authorities, with whom he talked about increasing bilateral cooperation and strengthening the alliance as countries aligned on …
The Italy-Albania asylum ‘offshoring’ scheme is being studied by other Western European governments wanting to look tough on migration. But the case of Hamid Badoui, who took his own life after being held at an Albanian migrant detention camp, highlights the human cost. Original post Here
Balkan LGBTQ+ people, both in the region and in the diaspora, are often told that their identities are incompatible. It’s time to hear a different story – and learn more about the region’s pioneers. Original post Here
Plans by relatives of U.S. President Donald Trump to build a luxury resort in the scenic coastal area of Zvërnec have sidelined local residents and their property claims, while intersecting with a long-running court battle involving controversial real estate businessman Artur Shehu. By Vladimir Karaj Tirana Times, 02 February 2026 …
Catch up on the weekend’s most important developments with Balkan Insight’s digest of news from countries across the region. Original post Here
The Murrizi Tunnel was opened to much fanfare in March last year, not long before a parliamentary election. Now the Albanian Road Authority says it has yet been certified for use. Original post Here
Tirana Times, 01 February 2026 – The release of more than three million pages of documents linked to the Jeffrey Epstein case by the United States Department of Justice has expanded the scope of one of the most disturbing scandals of the past decade far beyond the United States. The …
Expecting the unexpected seems to be the name of the game in both global politics and the domestic politics of the region, as 2026 kicks off with a few unexpected twists. Original post Here
Critics accused Edi Rama of overlooking Palestinian suffering during his recent visit to Israel. But both he and his Israeli counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu, see advantages in a closer relationship. Original post Here
Tirana Times, January 29, 2026 – This Tuesday, the Elbasan County Council has formally honored the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Albania, Faisal Ghazi Al-Hafthi, in recognition of his humanitarian engagement and his contribution to strengthening bilateral relations at the local level. The ceremony, held in Elbasan, …
Albania has opened every negotiation ‘cluster’ as it races along the road to EU accession, but who should get the credit – Edi Rama’s government? Anti-graft prosecutors? Or even Vladimir Putin? Original post Here