Albania News » Has News Albania » Has » Music: Shame, not with my money!: Albania’s €4 million Kanye West concert sparks political backlash over public funding
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Published on: Saturday 18 July 2026
What was meant to be one of Albania’s biggest music events has quickly turned into a political flashpoint. A government-funded Kanye West, also known as Ye, concert has sparked a political storm in ...
News Albania » Has » Music: Capital Region's first Albanian festival brings generations together in Colonie
News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/capital-region-s-first-albanian-festival-brings-generations-together-in-colonie/ar-AA28fsCL
Published on: Saturday 18 July 2026
The celebration united Albanian community members through music, dance, food and tradition while promoting community and conversations about mental health.
News Albania » Has » Music: Albania defends funding Kanye West concert
News channel or source: https://www.news24.com/life/arts-and-entertainment/music/albania-defends-funding-kanye-west-concert-20260710-0898
Published on: Friday 10 July 2026
Albania’s government is defending its €4 million funding of Kanye West’s Saturday concert in Tirana, amid weak ticket sales and public backlash.
News Albania » Has » Music: Albanian Leader Rejects Complaints About Kanye West Concert
News channel or source: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/09/world/europe/albania-kanye-west-concert.html
Published on: Thursday 09 July 2026
Prime Minister Edi Rama is under fire over a proposed resort with Trump ties, and a planned concert by the controversial musician known as Ye. In both cases, he cites the need for tourism. By Ephrat ...