The Future of Delivery Services: How Wolt is Shaping Consumer Expectations and Behaviors
In a world where service security and speed are increasingly important, Wolt, the Finnish tech company, is at the forefront of transforming the delivery industry. Founded in 2014, Wolt has rapidly expanded to operate in 27 countries, redefining how consumers interact with delivery services and setting new standards in the …
From Criminal Amnesty to the pension agreement with Italy, Çuçi: We had a fruitful session
Bledi Çuçi, in a media conference, took stock of the work in the Assembly as well as the agreements made by the government. He spoke about the situation in the Assembly, where he said that it is normalized and that there was a fruitful session. Çuçi focused on the Criminal …
Olta Xhaçka’s mandate / Çuçi: We need a second opinion from the Venice commission
The head of the Socialist Party group, Bledi Çuçi, was asked about the mandate of the socialist deputy Olta Xhçka, where he said that a second opinion from the Venice commission is needed. He further said that the Constitutional Court cannot impose the MP on the basis of the Constitution, …
11 parties registered for August elections in Himara
11 political parties were registered to run for the local elections in Himara, on August 04. The Central Elections Commission (CEC) informed Tuesday that those are: PS, PDK, PR, FRD, PBDNJ, PL, PDK, PD, PAA, PBKD and PBD. Commissioner, Ilirjan Celibashi, said that was registered even the Democratic Party, now …
The party almost turned into a tragedy, three people hospitalized with gunshot wounds
This Tuesday morning, three people presented with gunshot wounds to a private hospital to receive medical help. According to the police, the three people aged 34 and 36 were celebrating together with other people from their social and family circle, in a bar on Kavaja Street. The police say that …
SPAK sends the former mayor of Finiq and 4 former officials for trial
The Special Prosecutor’s Office has closed the investigations and charged the former mayor of Finic Municipality, Leonidha Hristo, and 4 other officials of this municipality for abuse of office. It is about Florian Peri, Stavro Cavo, Lefteria Mekshi, Lefter Karajani. According to the Prosecutor’s Office, Hristo in cooperation with other …
In Ancient Warrior’s Footsteps: Albanian Villagers Help Reenact Hero Skanderbeg’s Wedding
Actors and locals in the Zadrima region in northern Albania reenacted the marriage of Albania’s medieval hero, George Kastriot ‘Scanderbeg’, in the grounds of an ancient church, drawing on the colourful traditions of the area. Original post Here
More than 213,000 Albanians gained EU citizenship in past five years, EU data shows
TIRANA, July 21, 2024 – People born in Albania are seeking and acquiring citizenships in EU member states at a level that is higher than any other country in the continent, and ranking third globally, data from a series of EU agencies shows. In 2022 alone, about 50,000 Albanian citizens …
EU agriculture funds for Albania suspended indefinitely following misuse investigation, ministry tells parliament
TIRANA, July 21, 2024 – About 112 millions of euros aimed at helping Albanian farmers prepare for being part of the European Union have been suspended indefinitely due to prior misuse of the similar funds by Albanian government agencies, parliament learned this week. The release of European funds under the …
Arben Kaçorri, Ervis Martinaj’s brother-in-law arrested in Portugal
Arben Kaçorri, the brother-in-law of Ervis Martinaj, who was missing, is arrested in Lisbon. Portuguese media reports that he had been living for 11 years in a luxury mansion in Lisbon. Sentenced in Italy to almost 22 years in prison for murder, Kaçorri went unnoticed, never stopping his criminal activity. …
Tirana Times, March 26 , 2026 – The Albanian Institute for International Studies (AIIS) has awarded its prestigious annual “Jorgji Qirjako” Translation Prize for 2025 to historian and translator Ilir Ikonomi, recognizing his outstanding contribution to bringing major works of international scholarship to the Albanian audience. Ilir Ikonomi received the award …
From a political spying scandal to MAGA alignment and a brewing collision with the law, selection of BIRN Premium stories this week makes for an exciting read. Original post Here
The now-notorious hacker group Homeland Justice claimed that it had breached the computer defences of Albania’s postal service following its attack on parliament’s systems earlier this month. Original post Here
Charged with corruption, money laundering and concealment of wealth, ex-politician Monika Kryemadhi is rebranding herself as a showbiz celebrity on the Big Brother reality show, but can it keep her out of prison? Original post Here
An appeals court upheld the verdict jailing the former Socialist Party mayor of Himara, Jorgo Goro, who was at the centre of a political storm during a controversial election in 2023. Original post Here
The prime minister’s moves to shield his deputy from arrest feel like the beginning of the end of an era for Albanians’ hopes that the powerful would finally be held accountable. Original post Here
V Dem places Albania in a category dominated by African states, with Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina the only Western Balkan countries in the same group. Tirana Times, March 23, 2026 – Albania has been placed in the category of electoral autocracy in the latest Democracy Report 2026 by the …
As oil and gas prices surge amid the Iran war, Balkan countries are pondering ways to reduce the impact on households and businesses. Original post Here
The controversy over Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku has put the spotlight on prosecution efforts to target high-level corruption – but she is only the latest senior politician to face charges. Original post Here
Catch up on the weekend’s most important developments with Balkan Insight’s digest of news from countries across the region. Original post Here