Real Story (Albanian TV program)
| Real Story | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Real Story nga Sokol Balla |
| Genre | Talk show |
| Created by | Sokol Balla |
| Presented by | Sokol Balla |
| Country of origin | Albania |
| Original language | Albanian |
| Production | |
| Running time | approx. 120 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | News 24 |
| Release | 16 September 2019 |
| Network | ABC News |
| Release | 1 January 2020 – present |
Real Story is an Albanian political talk show hosted by journalist Sokol Balla. The program airs on ABC News and focuses on political developments and current affairs in Albania.
History
Following the conclusion of Top Story in late 2017 and its brief revival in 2022, Sokol Balla launched Real Story on News 24 on 16 September 2019. The program later moved to ABC News, where it continues to air.[1][2]
Format
The show typically airs four nights per week, Monday through Thursday at 20:00. Each episode features in-depth interviews and discussions on current political issues, with guest appearances from political figures and analysts.[1]
Notable guests
Over the years, Real Story has hosted many leading Albanian political figures, including:
[8] The program has also featured international analysts, diplomats, and experts commenting on Albania’s political and social developments, among them former U.S. ambassador to Albania Yuri Kim, as well as other international representatives.[9]
See also
References
- ^ a b ""Real Story" nga Sokol Balla starton në News24 nga 16 shtatori" (in Albanian). Balkanweb. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
- ^ "Sokol Balla merr drejtimin e 'Abc News'? Dje 60 minuta kokë më kokë për kontratën. Drejt largimit Andi Tela" (in Albanian). TiranaNews.al. 22 June 2022. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
- ^ "Real Story – Edi Rama përballë gazetarëve, prapaskenat e negociatave me SHBA, rublat dhe emigracioni". Shqiptarja.com (in Albanian). 4 November 2022. Retrieved 8 September 2025.
- ^ "Aktualiteti politik – Ilir Meta sonte në "Real Story" në Report TV përballë gazetarit Sokol Balla". Shqiptarja.com (in Albanian). 12 January 2023. Retrieved 8 September 2025.
- ^ "Berisha, rrëfim i pazakontë në Real Story". Vizion Plus (in Albanian). 6 April 2025. Retrieved 8 September 2025.
- ^ "Lulzim Basha flet sot në 'Real Story' me gazetarin Sokol Balla". Sprint.al (in Albanian). 2 December 2021. Retrieved 8 September 2025.
- ^ "Monika Kryemadhi, sonte tek 'Real Story'". Koha Jonë (in Albanian). 1 December 2020. Retrieved 8 September 2025.
- ^ "Erion Veliaj zbulon në 'Real Story' nga i vijnë 'stërkëmbëshat'". RealStory.al (in Albanian). 6 May 2024. Retrieved 8 September 2025.
- ^ "Interview of U.S. Ambassador Yuri Kim with Sokol Balla, Real Story, Report TV". U.S. Embassy in Albania. 8 February 2023. Retrieved 8 September 2025.