Transparency Board Issues New Decision: Fuel Prices Increase
The Transparency Board, in its meeting held on April 14, 2026, has decided to revise the maximum retail and wholesale prices for petroleum by-products. According to the decision: Gasoil (standard SSH EN 590) The retail price will be no higher than 215 ALL per liter, while the wholesale price will …
Klodian Braho and Two SPAK Prosecutors on a Multi-Day Visit to the United States
The head of SPAK, Klodian Braho, along with the chiefs of the sections for investigating corruption and organized crime, Dorina Bejko and Vladimir Mara, are currently in the United States on a multi-day visit. According to sources, the special prosecutors have been invited to take part in a series of …
Former President Ilir Meta Sends Letter to Albanian Helsinki Committee: “My Fundamental Rights Are Being Violated”
The leader of the Freedom Party, Ilir Meta, has addressed a public letter to the Albanian Helsinki Committee, raising allegations of violations of his fundamental rights during his pre-trial detention at the “Jordan Misja” penitentiary. In his lengthy letter, Meta claims that he is being denied basic rights, ranging from …
Former New York Mayor Eric Adams Granted Albanian Citizenship, Registers in Tirana’s Administrative Unit No. 2
Former New York City mayor Eric Adams has officially registered as a resident in Administrative Unit No. 2 in Tirana after being granted Albanian citizenship. According to available information, Adams has also begun procedures to obtain Albanian identification documents, including a passport and national ID card. The news was made …
Kosovo Government Spokesperson and Ruling Party MP Sentenced to Prison for Inciting Division
The Kosovo government spokesperson, Arlind Manxhuka, and ruling party MP Egzon Azemi have each been sentenced to one year and six months in prison by the Basic Court in Pristina on Tuesday, in a retrial for inciting division and intolerance. In the same case, Qerim Elshani and Edi Zenelaj were …
Fuel Price Increase: Public Transport Fleet to Be Reduced by 40% Starting Tomorrow
Starting tomorrow, the public transport bus fleet will be reduced to 40% of its full capacity. The decision was announced by the National Association of Urban Transport and the Association of Urban and Interurban Transport. According to them, the measure comes as a result of rising fuel prices and the …
Fire in Residential Building in Tirana: Military Helicopter Deployed to Contain Flames
A major fire broke out in a residential building in Tirana, near the Mother Teresa University Hospital Center (QSUT), prompting a large-scale emergency response. Army forces intervened with a helicopter to help extinguish the flames and bring the situation under control in the area near the hospital. Due to the …
Albanian Police Arrest Call Centre Fraudsters
Police raids targeted call centre fraud operations across Tirana, with 10 suspects arrested and almost a million euros in cash seized. Original post Here
Democratic Union for Integration leader in North Macedonia warns over Albanian language rights in that country, cites risks to Ohrid Agreement
TIRANA, April 14 – Democratic Union for Integration leader Ali Ahmeti warned at the Diaspora Summit in Tirana that the status of the Albanian language in North Macedonia faces growing risks. He urged institutions and society to defend existing rights with determination. His remarks came in the wake of student …
Diaspora key partner for economic development and innovation at Diaspora Summit
TIRANA, April 14 – Economy and Innovation Minister Delina Ibrahimaj said Albania stands at an important stage of economic growth during the Fourth Diaspora Summit in Tirana. She also said the country still holds significant untapped potential. At a panel on “Diaspora, partner in business and innovation”, she said rising …