The second round for the election of the President of Albania did not produce any surprises. The parties again did not submit any candidacy for the new name that will be promoted to the chair of the head of state, after the removal of Ilir Meta from the office. Under these conditions, the Law Commission… Continue reading There is no candidate for president of Albania even in the second round
In the framework of the World Bee Day, the Honey Festival was organized by the Municipality of Korca. This special celebration was part of the Spring Fair where a festive concert and activities for children were held in the Pedestrian Zone. This year, beekeepers from Albania were joined by those from the all-Albanian territories of… Continue reading Fairs and festive activities in Korca for the Honey Festival
The Czech Presidency of the EU also leaves open the proposal for the suspension of visa-free travel to the EU countries for the countries of the Western Balkans. This proposal is considered as a last resort to reduce the number of illegal immigrants entering the EU through the countries of the Western Balkans, especially Albania… Continue reading The Czech Republic proposes the suspension of visa-free movement in the EU for the Western Balkans
The world is facing “scary” challenges including the coronavirus pandemic, the war in Ukraine and the monkey pox, said World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. At a conference held in Geneva, he said monkey pox was reported in 15 countries outside Africa. More than 80 cases have been confirmed in Europe, the United States,… Continue reading WHO: The world is facing daunting challenges
Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias will visit Albania today on an official visit within the Greek Week of cultural activities taking place in the country. According to the Greek Foreign Ministry, Dendias will meet with his counterpart Olta Xhaçka and Prime Minister Edi Rama. A press conference is expected with Xhacka around 12:00, while with… Continue reading Greek Foreign Minister visits Albania today
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
In the Albanian media the passport of an Albanian citizen was published. She had gone to Ellis Island in 1928. Her passport photo is still preserved in a museum in the US, to document the migration at that time. “The passport of an Albanian citizen, who had landed on Ellis Island in New York in 1928.… Continue reading The passport of the Albanian woman that is kept in the museum in America
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 summer tourist season also brought an influx of visitors to Rozafa Castle in Shkoder, surpassing last year’s numbers. The Shkoder Regional Directorate of Cultural Heritage announced that “during the May-September period, the number of visitors reached 60,597, 82% more visitors than in the same period of 2021 or 33,302 visitors”. During this 5-month tourist… Continue reading Over 60,000 visitors to Rozafa Castle from May to September
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
