As the demonstrations in favor of the Pishë Poro-Narta protected area go on, local communities in other parts of Albania are also in turmoil. The symbol of this new wave of protests is the barbed-wire fencing surrounding the areas where new projects are planned. The fence represents power and exclusion; tearing it down is a political act.

19/06/2026, Arbjona Çibuku  Tirana

A European project between Croatia and Slovenia has brought together four partners to promote the development of palliative care on both sides of the border. This is a growing need in Europe, but investment is lacking. According to the experts involved, a change in mentality is also needed

18/06/2026, Giovanni Vale 

The project was started 40 years ago, but an accident halted work; it is now being completed with funding from the Cohesion Funds

16/06/2026, Lilly Granitska 

The nature of Albania’s political system, weaknesses of both government and opposition, significance of recent protests, and prospects for political change in the years ahead. An Interview with the political analyst Ermal Hasimja

15/06/2026, Arbjona Çibuku 

Since the fall of communism, Albanians have taken to the streets for many reasons. Never before for a flamingo. An op-ed on the ongoing protests in Albania

12/06/2026, Fred Abrahams 

Between depopulation and cultural rediscovery, a network of organizations is attempting to restore meaning and vitality to the peripheral areas of Southeastern Europe. A reportage

11/06/2026, Marco Ranocchiari  Tulcea