Europe has long been known for its military history, partially due to it being ground zero for the largest conflict the world ...

Hoxha’s rule of terror murdered 5,577 men and 450 women in Albania. Communist regimes throughout history have produced their fair share of cults of personality (cue the eponymous 1988 song by Living ...

The Vice President of the Security Commission, Xhemal Qefalia, said that a legal initiative could be undertaken in the future that would pave the way for the return of compulsory military service in ...

For all Albanian military personnel who are part of the Armed Forces, there will be more benefits starting from the current year. The new draft law issued for public consultation by the Ministry of ...

Shëngjin, Albania - January 28, 2025 An Italian military ship docked Tuesday in the Albanian port of Shëngjin with 49 migrants intercepted at sea while trying to reach Italy, and will be ...

In the early ’90s, Berisha was a central figure in Albania’s liberation. But Rama, 20 years his junior, was an aspiring artist disenchanted with the Democratic Party and was in France during ...

The US thinks Europe isn’t pulling its weight on NATO - but how much are countries really spending on defence? - ...

After Edi Rama criticised the Special Prosecution over the arrest for alleged corruption of his political ally, Tirana's mayor, the country's top judicial body delivered a stinging rebuke.

Beaches, crystal-clear waters, a laid-back Mediterranean atmosphere? Yes, and palm trees, cafés and restaurants, plus the ...

According to Xhaferi, promotions were not given to Albanian officers and non-commissioned officers despite their meeting the criteria. Albanians were also excluded from military education programs ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year] PRISTINA, Kosovo (AP) — An Albanian ...