After 9 years, Sali Berisha is re-elected at the head of the Democratic Party. “Today the Democrats with their vote proved that the party already belongs to them,” said Albana Vokshi, while reading the voter numbers in all branches. 43,680 Democrats voted in total, of which 40,820 voted for Sali Berisha, while 2,532 for Ibsen… Continue reading Sali Berisha is re-elected at the head of the Democratic Party
The Commander of the Kosovo Security Force, Lieutenant General Bashkim Jashari, visited the exercises of the 133rd Infantry Battalion of the Iowa National Guard and the First Infantry Regiment of the Kosovo Security Force. In a statement from the KSF, it is announced that in addition to other areas, this time the focus was on… Continue reading The Iowa National Guard praises the Kosovo military after joint training
US President Joe Biden has said that “everyone should be concerned” about the global monkeypox outbreak, as the number of cases with the virus is increasing. “We are working hard to figure out what we need to do,” Biden told reporters on May 22 as he left South Korea for Japan. His comments came as… Continue reading Biden: Everyone should be concerned about monkeypox
The Embassy of the United States of America and the Albanian-American Development Foundation had the honor of hosting two American festivals this week, in Tirana and Shkodra, in connection with American Week and the 100th anniversary of relations. In the New Bazaar, Albanian restaurants served popular American-style food and drinks, while artist Elton Deda and… Continue reading ‘America Week’, two festivals are organized in Tirana and Shkodra
Albania’s defense minister said the Western Balkan country has bought anti-tank Javelin missiles to strengthen its defenses. Niko Peleshi said Albania signed a contract with U.S. Lockheed Martin, without specifying the number of missiles, how much they cost or when they would be delivered. Peleshi said buying the missiles was part of the army’s modernization… Continue reading Albania buys anti-tank Javelin missiles to strengthen army
A delegation of seven MEPs is set to visit Tirana from May 23 to 26, to express their support for advancing the EU enlargement process. The members of the Commission for Foreign Affairs will review the progress Albania has done so far and the need for further reforms. According to a press release on European… Continue reading EP delegation to visit Tirana on May 23
After Washington, Prime Minister Albin Kurti went to Massachusetts, for a meeting with the governor of this state, Charles Baker. The Prime Minister’s Office reports that Kurti and Baker “discussed the advancement of democratic principles, ways of cooperating in the economy, defense and security.” Speaking about investment opportunities in Kosovo, Prime Minister Kurti said that… Continue reading Kurti discussed investment opportunities in Kosovo with the governor of Massachusetts
Russia has released a list of 963 U.S. government officials and leaders who have been barred from entering the country in retaliation for similar measures by Washington since the start of the Russian occupation of Ukraine. The published list includes US President Joe Biden and business leaders such as Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg. Also on the… Continue reading Russia bans more than 960 Americans from entering country
The plenary session for the second voting for the election of the new President of Albania will be held in the Assembly on Monday afternoon. So far there is no candidacy made public by the parties, while the deadline to submit the names to the Presidency of the Assembly is 16:00 the next day. As… Continue reading The next president of Albania, on Monday the second round in the Assembly
