Prosecutor General highlights legal reforms and infrastructure problems
Albania’s Prosecutor General, Olsjan Çela, welcomed efforts to improve criminal procedure law. However, he called for urgent solutions to infrastructure problems, security concerns and magistrates’ pay. He spoke at the general meeting of prosecutors, which is electing new members of the High Prosecutorial Council (KLP). Çela said staff shortages and …
SPAK Chief Meets European Commissioner McGrath, Criminal Code and Political Rhetoric Against the Institution in Focus
European Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, the Rule of Law and Consumer Protection, Michael McGrath, was received by SPAK chief Klodian Braho for a meeting. During the meeting, discussions focused on the Criminal Procedure Code, political rhetoric directed at SPAK, and the continuation of cooperation with the European Union. The post …
Rama Announces Creation of Ministry of Public Administration Next Week, Reveals Who Is Expected to Lead It
Prime Minister Edi Rama has announced that the Ministry of Public Administration will be established next week, a new institution which, according to him, will play an important role in modernising the state administration and advancing Albania’s European integration process. During his speech, the Prime Minister argued that public administration …
Hita in North Macedonia: Task Force Against Irregular Migration Should Be Expanded
The General Director of the State Police, Senior Director Skënder Hita, participated in a roundtable discussion in North Macedonia on the continuation and expansion of the Joint Task Force Against Irregular Migration. During his speech, Hita emphasised that irregular migration is closely linked to the activities of criminal groups, human …
Demo: Territorial Reform to Deliver Stronger Municipalities and Better Services for Citizens
Interior Minister Ervin Demo described the territorial reform as a means of creating stronger municipalities, improving public services and bringing institutions closer to citizens. In a post on his Facebook page, Demo stated that “our goal is to establish local government with greater autonomy, but also greater responsibility for the …
Peleshi: Merger of Korça and Maliq Creates Albania’s Largest Municipality by Area
Speaker of Parliament Niko Peleshi has spoken from Korça about the administrative reform and the changes envisaged for the municipality under the new territorial map. According to Peleshi, the merger of the municipalities of Korça and Maliq will create a new administrative unit covering 1,462 square kilometres, making it the …
Rama Reacts After Parliament Approves Territorial Reform
Prime Minister Edi Rama has reacted on social media platform X, just hours after Parliament approved the new administrative-territorial reform with 85 votes in favour. The reform will reduce the number of municipalities in Albania from 61 to 46. In his statement, Rama described the vote as another step towards …
Albania Parliament Approves Municipal Reform Plan Amid Protests
Controversial reform of local government dissolving smaller municipalities into larger units passes after stormy debate, with protesters demonstrating outside parliament. Original post Here
Jared Kushner Defends Controversial Albania Resort Project
Trump’s son-in-law rejects allegations of preferential treatment, outlines plans for a €4 billion investment and addresses environmental concerns over the Zvërnec development. Tirana Times, October 09, 2026 – Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of U.S. President Donald Trump, has issued his first extensive public defense of a controversial luxury tourism development …
‘ChatGPT Diagnosed Me’: Patients’ Faith in AI Leaves Albania’s Doctors Feeling Frustrated
As patients increasingly arrive at surgeries armed with diagnoses drawn from artificial intelligence chatbots, doctors fear their authority is being undermined – and that people may suffer as a result of AI-generated errors. Original post Here