Tirana has plenty of attractions to explore, from religious landmarks and museums to monuments and a former royal palace.

Prologue On December 20, 2025, the European Union (EU) almost crossed the Rubicon. It tried seizing Russian financial assets in Belgium for funding and ...

A cultural dispute came to symbolize a growing divide in Hamtramck. And it brought about a seismic power shift.

Netanyahu’s government depends on ultra-Orthodox parties that can topple the coalition if they walk away. That leverage has ...

FOR EDI RAMA these are the best of times and the worst of times—but mostly the best. In May Albania’s prime minister was elected to a fourth consecutive term. His country’s GDP has grown by 160% in ...

Atalanta defender Berat Djimsiti will reportedly miss the upcoming Serie A showdown against Inter Milan in Bergamo. According to FCInterNews, the 32-year-old has suffered a long-term injury that will ...

From rumors of revival, to religious resistance to ICE, to the inauguration of New York City’s first Muslim mayor, 2026 promises to be an interesting year for religion reporting.

This Pew Research Center report examines religious switching in the United States, including the reasons people give for staying in or leaving their childhood religion. It also looks at social and ...

The decline in women’s rights is measurable. In the 2025–26 Women, Peace and Security Index, Israel ranks 84 of 181 countries – behind Albania, Russia, and Saudi Arabia.

Originally a Christian holiday celebrating Jesus' birth, Christmas evolved into a global event. The tradition of celebrating ...

The main event was preceded by a bilingual English-Albanian Catholic Mass (actually trilingual, when you factor in the Latin hymnals) that coincided with the Feast Day of St. Thomas Aquinas (best ...