Seasonal changes, fluctuations in production and imports, along with the effects of the war in Iran, have led to significant movements in the prices of basic food basket products and fuels in April. According to INSTAT’s price list for the main items of the basket in April, the market faced a sharp increase in the … Read more
The large regions of Northern Albania are experiencing a strong population depletion in the last decade due to the acceleration of a cycle of emigration abroad. The latest INSTAT data shows that during the last ten-year period 2016–2026, Shkodra marked the most drastic decline nationally with a loss of 25.58% of its residents, with over … Read more
One of the most debated points of the tourism project in Zvërnec has been the existence or not of a construction permit for the planned resort in the Pishë Poro–Nartë protected area. Since the start of works in the area and the outbreak of protests, this issue has become one of the main arguments in … Read more
Edi Rama traveled to Germany this Tuesday morning to participate in the Annual Conference of the Eastern Bloc Commission in Berlin. But as he was heading to the conference room, Rama was greeted with protests from the Albanian immigrants there. With banners in their hands and chanting “Edi Rama, traitor, resign as soon as possible,” they … Read more
Iran will be allowed to immediately sell oil and fuel under the US-Iran deal, with sanctions relief taking effect upon the signing of an agreement, according to a report published on Tuesday. The Wall Street Journal, citing people familiar with the matter, reported that the exemption provision also covers necessary services, including banking, transportation and … Read more
Prime Minister Edi Rama, during an interview with the Italian media outlet “Vanity Fair”, spoke again about the Zvërnec and Sazan projects, considering them vital for our country. Rama again emphasized that he would be against the project if it negatively impacted the environment, saying that only luxury tourism can save the country and its … Read more
While the European Union described this Monday as a “Mega Monday” for the enlargement process, the statement of the Commissioner for Enlargement, Marta Kos, was missing a name that until a few months ago was considered among the most advanced countries in the region, Albania. Kos announced the opening of Group Chapter 1 for Ukraine … Read more
Marjana Koçeku, widely known as Neomalësorja, has reacted again after discussions online regarding her mandate after she decided to run independently. Neomalsore’s reaction: “I did not take away your mandate as a deputy. You took it away from me, for 10 months in a row. Now the mandate has come to its rightful place.” If … Read more
The criminal group of Dritan Gjika and Eldi Dizdari, which has trafficked at least 50 tons of cocaine from Latin America to European Union countries, has been hit by SPAK. By decision of the Criminal Court of Kosovo, 10 members of the criminal group were sentenced to prison, but only 1, Florjan Musaj, was executed. … Read more
New details from the SPAK investigation reveal the mechanism allegedly used by Isa Aliu to launder profits derived from international cocaine trafficking. According to the investigative file, a significant portion of the money obtained from criminal activity was initially transferred to Albania in cash, bypassing the banking system. The funds were then invested in real … Read more