Major Power Blackout Hits Albania, Bosnia, Croatia, Montenegro
Authorities were working to restore power after a major outage cut off electricity in four Balkan countries amid searing temperatures across the region. Original post Here
Albania’s Power Couple, Meta and Kryemadhi, Get Divorced
Former President of Albania says he is divorcing his wife and long-time political mate Monika Kryemadhi, citing a mixture of personal and political reasons. Original post Here
Albania Misused 33 million Euros of EU Funds, Anti-Fraud Office Says
EU Anti-Fraud Office urges Commission to block some 112 million euros earmarked for the development of Albanian agriculture following ‘serious misuse’ of 33 million euros granted in a previous programme. Original post Here
A 23 year old arrested for firearms trafficking
A 23-year-old man from Kosovo was arrested in Rinas, as part of the police operation coded “Scanning”. The young man tried to traffic a pistol firearm with combat ammunition to Italy. The citizen from Kosovo had hidden the gun in a bag./abcnews.al […] Read More… Original post Here
Olta Xhaçka’s mandate in the Constitutional Court/ Court examines the lawsuit filed by the opposition
The lawsuit brought by the opposition for the mandate of MP Olta Xhaçka will be reviewed on Friday at the Constitutional Court. Journalist Erneta Shevroja reports that today there will be a re-examination regarding this issue. “Today, there will be a re-examination in the Constitutional Court regarding the issue of …
Fugitive Albanian Politician, Wanted for Corruption, Hires US Lobbyists
Albania’s former deputy prime minister Arben Ahmetaj has agreed to pay $150,000 to a US lobbying company in a bid to persuade the US government that charges accusing him of corruption and money-laundering are false. Original post Here
North Macedonia’s Small Towns Bear Brunt of Healthcare Gap
People in the capital Skopje have the best access to healthcare services in the country. For residents of smaller towns, the situation is significantly worse – and people living in little Krusevo have the poorest healthcare access of all. Original post Here
Trend of Albanian Women Suicides Caused by Men ‘Worrying’, Experts Say
Latest suicide of a woman who killed herself after a man published intimate photos of her on TikTok reflects a concerning trend in society, say activists and campaigners – who call for more effective preventative measures Original post Here
Albanians Aren’t Indebted to Italy for its 1990s ‘Welcome’
Edi Rama’s justification for the migrant deal with Rome – that Albanians owe Italy a historic ‘debt’ to Italy – is based on a misreading of history. Original post Here
Albanian Prosecution Seeks Jail Term for Mayor-Elect of Himara
Albania’s Special Prosecution Against Corruption and Organised Crime asked for a two-and-a-half-year prison sentence for the ethnic Greek mayor-elect of Himara, Fredi Beleri, who is on trial for alleged vote-buying. Original post Here
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 …