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’s Anti-Disinformation Strategy Could Target Critical Media, Opponents Fear

The Albanian parliament has adopted a national strategy to combat foreign interference and disinformation – but the opposition claims it could be used against domestic media that expose government failings. Original post Here

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Veliaj in Legal and Political Limbo: High Court Confirms Detention, Rule-of-Law in Question

Tirana Times, TIRANA July 9, 2025— Albania’s High Court on Tuesday upheld the pretrial detention of Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj, marking a decisive moment in both the judicial handling of the high-profile case and in Veliaj’s political unraveling. The ruling, which confirms the March 13 decision of the Court of …