Today, 83 years ago, silver coins were put into circulation for the last time in Albania. On August 22, 1939, the National Bank of Albania (1925-1945) put silver coins into circulation for the last time. They were in denominations of 5 and 10 Lek. On the basis of the Viceroy’s Decree and the new Monetary… Continue reading 83 years ago, in Albania, silver coins were put into circulation for the last time
Russia has banned Prime Minister Boris Johnson and other senior ministers from entering Russia over the UK’s “hostile” stance on the war in Ukraine. Foreign Secretary Liz Truss, Defence Secretary Ben Wallace and 10 other senior politicians – mostly members of the Cabinet – have also been barred. Moscow said the decision had been made… Continue reading Johnson, Other Top U.K. Officials Banned From Entering Russia
Volodymyr Zelensky said up to 3,000 Ukrainian troops have been killed since Vladimir Putin ordered the invasion of Ukraine on 24 February, with no total yet available for civilian casualties, as fighting intensified in the battle for the southern city of Mariupol. Ukraine’s president said the military situation in the south and east was “still… Continue reading Ukrainian president says up to 3,000 troops killed so far; new explosions hit cities
The American envoy for the Western Balkans, Gabriel Escobar, and the European Union’s special envoy for dialogue between Kosovo and Serbia, Miroslav Lajcak, are expected to visit Pristina and Belgrade this week, Radio Free Europe learns from diplomatic sources in Brussels. Radio Evropa e Lire has learned from its sources that Escobar and Lajçak will… Continue reading Escobar and Lajcak visit Pristina and Belgrade this week
Ziadin Sela officially announced that he has resigned from the post of the head of the Alliance for Albanians. “The results in Tetovo are beyond any of our expectations and I, as party leader, am ready to take responsibility and I do so. I give irrevocable resignation from the position of party chairman”, he said.
“PM Rama accompanied by Police, refused to wear a mask on a plane” was one of the headlines held today by the well-known German newspaper ‘Der Spiegel’. The article says that the head of the Albanian government caused a scandal on board the Lufthansa plane. “Edi Rama caused a scandal on board the Lufthansa plane,… Continue reading PM Rama accompanied by Police after refusing to wear mask on plane
The letter of Sevasti and Parashqevi Qiriazi dated August 21, 1945, addressed to the Albanian government.
The Russian warship Moskva has sunk, Russian state news agency TASS reported, citing a statement from the Russian Ministry of Defense. “During the towing of the cruiser Moskva to the port of destination, the ship lost its stability due to hull damage received during a fire from the detonation of ammunition. In the conditions of… Continue reading Russian warship Moskva sinks in Black Sea, Russian Ministry of Defense reported
The daughter of a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin has been killed in a suspected car bomb explosion, reports KultPlus. Darya Dugina, 29, died after an explosion on a street outside Moscow, Russia’s investigative committee said. It is thought that her father, the Russian philosopher Alexander Dugin, who is known as “Putin’s mastermind”,… Continue reading Daughter of Putin’s ally killed in Moscow blast
A few hours ago, Luiza Gega, the Albanian athletics champion, was also declared European champion, winning the gold medal. Gega has won a number of medals, including Mediterranean Games, Balkan competitions, runner-up of Europe, etc. But today’s medal reaches the peak in her career thus making every Albanian proud.
