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Sali Berisha Re-Elected Leader of the Democratic Party

Former President, Prime Minister and co-founder of Albania’s Democratic Party (PD) Sali Berisha has been elected its leader once again after nine years taking a back seat role. Previous Chairman Lulzim Basha resigned earlier this year following a split in the party, protests, and months of internal turmoil. After the polled has...

By Alice Taylor 58 mins ago

Berisha Faces Little Challenge in Path to Reclaiming Leadership of the Democratic Party

Two candidates will run in leadership elections for the opposition Democratic Party on May 22: Sali Berisha and Ibsen Elezi. On Monday, the PD committee tasked with organizing elections announced that only two candidates...

By Bledar Qalliu 21 hrs ago

Animal Lovers of Albania: How to Help Strays During Tourist Season

It’s almost summer and animal rescue groups in Albania are bracing themselves for tourist season. It's a double-edged sword. Foreigners can greatly help. The simple act of taking stories home about the situation for stray...

By Laura Fischer Yesterday at 16:00

In Pictures: Tirana Celebrates Its 10th Pride

After two years of Covid-imposed absence, Tirana Pride returned to the streets this Saturday morning. Activities, members of the community, and allies wrapped in rainbow flags flooded Mother Teresa Square and Tirana's main boulevard and marched under the slogan "We are family".

By Alice Taylor Yesterday at 12:39

Albanian Parties Reach Deal on First Rounds of Presidential Selection

The Democratic Party (PD) will be solely responsible for pre-selecting four presidential candidates during the second and third voting rounds, according to a recent deal between the Socialist majority and the opposition. The agreement made between Socialist whip Taulant Balla and PD's Enkeled Alibeaj stipulates that the PD will submit four candidates that the Socialist...

By Exit Staff May 20, 2022

Perspectives

Comment: Albania at Eurovision: Exposing Society’s Issues with Female Sexuality, or a Missed Opportunity?

By Alice Taylor

31 Years after Communism, Albanians Call for Deliberative Democracy

By Alice Taylor

Comment: Disinformation in Albania Is an Internal Affair

By Barbara Halla

Comment: Ruling Party Proposes 67 Presidential Candidates, Calls for More from Opposition

By Bledar Qalliu

Comment: The Horror of Propaganda or When the Dead Rise

By Goran Rizaov

Comment: Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Uncovers the Fragility of Society in B&H

By Dalio Sijah and Emir Zulejhić

Albania Supports New Community for Non-EU Member States

Prime Minister Edi Rama has thrown his government’s full support behind French President Emmanuel Macron’s proposal to create...

By Bledar Qalliu May 20, 2022

IMF: Ditch Transparency Broad, Focus on Supporting the Poor

The Albanian government should replace the Transparency Board, appointed by Prime Minister Edi Rama to monitor and decide...

By Exit Staff May 20, 2022

Albania’s Emigration Woes Continue at the EU’s Borders

Some 18,600 Albanian citizens were denied entry to the EU in 2021, the second most rejected nationality after...

By Alice Taylor May 20, 2022

Serbia Expected to Go with Michel’s European Geopolitical Community Initiative

Serbia should support European Council President Charles Michel's idea of a so-called 'European Geopolitical Community' “with great pleasure...

By EURACTIV.rs | betabriefing.com May 20, 2022

Albanian State Employment Up, Particularly before Elections

The number of staff employed by the government and its institutions increased rapidly between 2018 and 2021, during...

By Exit Staff May 19, 2022

Debate Flares over Potential Publication of Albanian Citizen and Resident Salaries

Albanian Deputy Minister of Finance Besart Kadia said that not only could citizens’ salaries be published every year,...

By Alice Taylor May 19, 2022

Albania Supports New Community for Non-EU Member States

Prime Minister Edi Rama has thrown his government’s full support behind French President Emmanuel Macron’s proposal to create a new “European community” that would allegedly...

May 20, 2022

IMF: Ditch Transparency Broad, Focus on Supporting the Poor

The Albanian government should replace the Transparency Board, appointed by Prime Minister Edi Rama to monitor and decide price rises in the country, with assistance...

May 20, 2022

Albania’s Emigration Woes Continue at the EU’s Borders

Some 18,600 Albanian citizens were denied entry to the EU in 2021, the second most rejected nationality after Ukrainians. Albania enjoys visa-free access to the...

May 20, 2022

Serbia Expected to Go with Michel’s European Geopolitical Community Initiative

Serbia should support European Council President Charles Michel's idea of a so-called 'European Geopolitical Community' “with great pleasure and great hope”, President Aleksandar Vučić told...

May 20, 2022

Albanian State Employment Up, Particularly before Elections

The number of staff employed by the government and its institutions increased rapidly between 2018 and 2021, during which there were also two election campaigns....

May 19, 2022

Debate Flares over Potential Publication of Albanian Citizen and Resident Salaries

Albanian Deputy Minister of Finance Besart Kadia said that not only could citizens’ salaries be published every year, but that “lifestyle verification” could be carried...

May 19, 2022