Srebrenica Genocide: Two Indictments, No Verdicts, Since Last Anniversary
Over the past year, the Bosnian state court has not issued any verdicts for the July 1995 Srebrenica genocide and the prosecution has filed only two indictments – figures that disturb victims’ families. Original post Here
Unfair Dismissal Cases Raise Concerns About Albanian Broadcaster’s Governance
Unusually large number of sackings at RTSH since a ruling party loyalist was appointed the new director last June prompts calls for a parliamentary investigation into the Albanian public broadcaster’s compliance with labour laws. Original post Here
Rama in the NATO Summit in Washington with Minister Hasani
Prime Minister Edi Rama will be present at the NATO Summit in Washington, which will take place on July 9 and 10. Also participating in the NATO Summit, as a member of the delegation headed by Prime Minister Rama, will be the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Igli Hasani. …
Vangjel Tavo, SP candidate in Himara
The Socialist Party has formalized its candidacy for the August 4 partial elections in Himare. The candidate for the pink seat will be Vangjel Tavo. A few days ago, the country’s president, Bajram Begaj, set August 4 for holding elections in Himara. Citizens in Himara will turn to the ballot …
Eight arrested in Tirana for violence
Eight people have been arrested by the Tirana police for various criminal offences. A 43-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly punched his subordinate because of his duty. Another was arrested after he allegedly assaulted his wife and threatened her. A 25-year-old man was arrested after violating the “House Arrest” …
A lecturer of Faculty of Economics is arrested for punching a colleague
The teacher of the Faculty of Economics, Mirdaim Axhami, was arrested by the Tirana police. It was the pedagogue Liljana Billa who filed a police report the day before against her colleague Mirdaim Axhami. During the report, she announced that they had a conflict inside the faculty’s premises, where Axxami …
Albania Election Commission Scraps Himara Mayor-Elect Beleri’s Mandate
Albania’s Central Elections Commission on Friday declared the mandate of the convicted mayor-elect of Himara, Fredi Beleri, invalid – a decision that he may appeal within 30 days. Original post Here
Himara towards the elections/ CEC: Fredi Beleri’s term is invalid!
Alfred Beleri loses his mandate as mayor of Himara. At this Friday’s meeting, the CEC decided to declare the mandate invalid The Special Court for Corruption and Organized Crime found the elected mayor of Himara Municipality, Fredi Beleri, guilty of active corruption in the elections and sentenced him to 2 …
Opening of Llogora tunnel on friday
Prime Minister Edi Rama has shared views from the Acrisa tunnel, which will be opened this Friday. In a Facebook post, the head of government says it’s a historic feat that will forever change the journey to the south. “Good morning and with the Llogara tunnel, one of the historical …
The hearing session for former minister Ilir Beqaj is postponed
24 hours were not enough for the legal defenders of Ilir Beqaj to familiarize themselves with the file of the special prosecution for his arrest. In the session that started at 09:00, they asked for time to familiarize themselves with the file in question, which led to the postponement of …
Our selection of Premium stories this week looks at the challenges facing the region as the summer season winds down and business-as-usual resumes. Original post Here
Court again bans MPs from forming institutions deriving from the February elections while it considers a complaint about the failure to elect a deputy speaker from the Serb community, as guaranteed in the constitution. Original post Here
On the eve of Saudi Arabia’s Cultural Week, which will take place in Tirana from September 16–20 at the Palace of Congresses, the Ambassador of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to the Republic of Albania, Mr. Faisal bin Ghazi Hafzi, through a press statement, praised this event as …
When Denisa Kasa returned from abroad and saw the state of Albania’s filthy waterways, she was shocked. Now she has formed an independent collective of young people dedicated to the ‘dream of clean rivers’. Original post Here
Tirana will soon open its doors to the sights, sounds, and flavors of Arabia. From 16 to 20 September 2025, the Palace of Congresses will transform into a vibrant stage for Saudi Cultural Week, a five-day celebration of art, heritage, and creativity hosted by the Saudi Ministry of Culture. The festival promises to be more …
Albania’s hosting of an exiled Iranian opposition group was never likely to be easy. Now it’s under criminal investigation. Original post Here
Our selection of Balkan Insight Premium stories this week sheds light on police brutality, hidden influence, strained bilateral relations and other turbulent issues across the region. Original post Here
The city of Durres on Albania’s Adriatic coast boasts a fine selection of Roman-era mosaics. But due to a lack of initiative by the local authorities, progress has been slow to preserve them and make them available for the public to view. Original post Here
As Mediterranean fire seasons grow in intensity, Albania’s government faces calls to invest in firefighting and reforestation. Original post Here
Interview with Migen Qiraxhi, Project Manager at Qëndresa Qytetare, July 17 In Albania, where higher education is often portrayed as a bridge to opportunity and European integration, the reality on the ground tells a darker story. Behind university gates, corruption, nepotism, and political interference have quietly hollowed out institutions that …