Pogradec to host Formula 1 World Water Race in 2024

Prime Minister Edi Rama announced Thursday that in July 2024, Pogradec will host the Formula 1 World Water Race. Through the social networks, the Albanian Head of Government revealed that this is the forerunner of Formula 1 in car racing, which will come to Elbasan in a few years. “GOOD MORNING and with FORMULA 1 […]

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Albania Gender-Equality Law Draws Praise and Condemnation

Women’s rights groups hailed adoption of the new equality law as a historic move – while the opposition Democratic Party and ‘pro-family’ groups called it an attack on traditional values. Original post Here

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Leaked Albanian Investigation Implicates Deputy PM in Tender-Rigging

A leaked file, apparently from an anti-corruption prosecutors’ probe, suggests deputy prime minister Belinda Balluku played an active role in predetermining the winner of a major construction tender. Original post Here

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Albania Boosts Defense Spending to Align with NATO Goals

By Tirana Times November 5, 2025 Albania’s draft budget for 2026 marks a significant milestone in the country’s defense modernization and strategic alignment with NATO objectives. The government has announced a €100 million increase in defense funding, raising total expenditures to €589 million  or approximately 2.1% of GDP  surpassing the …