News
Senior socialist official reacts following president’s accusations
The head of the Socialist Party parliamentary group, Taulant Balla has reacted today following the accusations launched by the head of …
POLITICS
Judge doesn’t recognize decision for his dismissal
It looks like judge Besnik Muçi, who was dismissed by the Special Appeal Chamber on Thursday, is not going to recognize this decision. The judge …
OSCE praises ambassador Borchardt following clash with country’s president
President Ilir Meta received the second blow in a day. Although the head of state listed a number of allegations against him, the OSCE …
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations votes in favour of Yuri Kim as ambassador to Albania
The US Senate Committee on Foreign Relations approved on Wednesday the appointment of diplomat Yuri Kim for the post of United States ambassador …
President claims his spokesperson has received threats from a foreign embassy
President Ilir Meta has condemned what he considers as threats made against his spokesperson, Tedi Blushi by a foreign embassy to Tirana. In a …
SOCIETY
Criminal justice responses to terrorism focus of OSCE seminar in Albania
Strengthening rule of law-compliant criminal justice responses to terrorism was the aim of a two-day seminar which concluded on 14 November 2019 …
Justice system institutions unhappy with next year’s budge
Justice system institutions are unhappy with the budget allocated to them this year. The General Attorney's Office has expressed its concern …
Albanians have enjoyed religious harmony, says Kosovo’s Thaci
President of Kosovo, Hashim Thaci has declared that Albanians have always enjoyed religious harmony and religion has never been a cause for …
French radios refuse to broadcast Albania-France match because of high fees
Four French radios have refused to provide live broadcasting of the match between Albania and France as they have not been able to agree with the …
TOURISM
Ferry Boat to Start Tour Service in Ohrid Lake
A ferry line is expected to operate guided tours in Ohrid Lake from Pogradec to Lin, Tushemisht, Struga, and Ohrid Old Town. The new cruise line …
Albania, an exciting place to visit
Source: thetravellingtom.com Albania is a beautiful country that is becoming more and more popular as a tourist destination. Beautiful …
Foreign Policy – Explore Albania: The City of Saranda
Source: Foreign Policy Saranda, the beautiful southern city of Albania, is known as one of the most charming towns of Albanian Riviera. What was …
Number of foreign visitors in August went up
1.55 million foreign tourists visited Albania in August 2019, marking a record in the number of foreign visitors arriving in the country. Data …
ECONOMY
Foreign investments/Tax cuts for automotive sector
The reduction of the tax on profit from 15% to 5% for the automotive industry aims at attracting more foreign investments into the …
GDP per capita up by 27.2% in the past six years
GDP per capita from 2013 to 2019 went up by 27.2%. “GDP per capita in leks has increased by 27% from 2013 to 2019. Of course, some of us may …
Fight against informal businesses increases competitiveness
The Albanian minister of Finance and Economy, Anila Denaj attended a conference hosted by the Convention of Albanian Producers dubbed "Making …
Businesses discuss the Balkan mini-Schengen project
Businesses in Albania and Kosovo want the so called Balkan mini-Schengen project to start with Pristina, because, although over 30 economic …
CULTURE
Tirana Book Expo opens today
The 22nd edition of the Tirana Book Expo, which is considered as one of the most important cultural events of the year, will open …
Beijing dance academy executes performance in Albania
Beijing Dance Academy troupe performed in Albania's capital Tirana by on Thursday, bringing Chinese classical and traditional dances to the local …
Why Ismail Kadare was my accidental peacemaker
Source: Financial Times By Nilanjana Roy Among the pavement stalls in Delhi’s Sunday book bazaar, one bookseller was a genius at sorting …
Famous French actor visits Gjirokastra
Gérard Depardieu, the famous French actor is shooting a film in Gjirokastra. Although the set has been kept out of the camera's interest, it is …
HISTORY
New exhibition tells stories of unsung Albanian Muslim heroes who saved lives in the Holocaust
INCREDIBLE stories of the bravery and compassion shown by Albanian Muslims during the darkest days of the Second World War were brought to life as …
FRANCE 24/ Albania: A legacy of dictatorship
For almost 50 years, Albania was so hermetically sealed under the Communist dictatorship of Enver Hoxha that it was named the “little North …
How a petite Australian sheep farmer’s daughter married a giant gun-toting European king to become ‘Queen of Albania’
Source: Daily Mail Crown Princess Mary of Denmark may be set to become the first Australian-born queen but a grazier's daughter from rural New South …
Apollonia, The Once Eminent Greek City
Source: ancient-origins.net The ancient Greeks left an enduring legacy and influence the modern world to this day. Whether it be astrology, …