Tirana Mayor Arrested on Corruption and Money-Laundering Charges

The mayor of Albania’s capital, Erion Veliaj, a key figure in the ruling Socialist Party, was arrested on Monday on suspicion of corruption and money-laundering.

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Albanian Talk Show Hosts Slam TV Regulator’s ‘Orwellian’ Fines

Sanctions imposed on several TV talk shows over language used by guests are raising concerns about restrictions about the right to freely debate the ongoing anti-government protests in Albania. Original post Here

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PM Edi Rama meets French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama is attending the Paris Peace Forum at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron. The two leaders held a bilateral meeting at the Élysée Palace on Monday evening, ahead of the forum. PM said on social media that they discussed issues of mutual interest. This …

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Milan Šufflay, the Croatian historian devoted to the study of medieval Albania

The National Historical Museum has commemorated the birth anniversary of Croatian historian Milan Šufflay, who made an important contribution to the study of Albania’s medieval history. Milan Šufflay was born on November 9, 1879, in Zagreb. He was a medieval historian and Albanologist, widely regarded as one of the founders …