“Berisha cannot be the political offer that Albanians deserve”, Alibeaj leaves the Democratic Party group
Enkelejd Alibeaj will no longer be part of the Parliamentary Group of the Democratic Party. Through a long post on social networks, Alibeaj said that his election comes as a sign of respect for the court’s decision, which gave Sali Berisha the seal of the Democratic Party. According to Alibeaj, …
Begaj meeting with his counterpart: Germany, support for the advancement of reforms in Albania
The President of Albania, Bajram Begaj, held a face-to-face meeting in Berlin with the President of the FRG, Frank-Walter Steinmeier. They have held discussions on the strengthening of bilateral cooperation and the integration of Albania in the EU. Therefore, Begaj thanked President Steinmeier for his contribution to strengthening relations and …
SPAK requests the extradition of Durim Bami from Dubai, submits the request to the Ministry of Justice
The Special Prosecutor’s Office (SPAK) has submitted the request to the Ministry of Justice for the extradition of Durim Bami. Durim Bami was arrested a few days ago in Dubai following an arrest warrant issued by the Special Prosecutor’s Office. “SPAK has submitted the request to the Ministry of Justice. …
Tnt explosive to the officer’s car in Shkodër, first details
A quantity of explosives was planted in the vehicle of a police officer in Shkodër. According to preliminary information, the incident happened around 04:00, in the “Tepe” neighborhood of the city. The vehicle of the 59-year-old Kastriot Selimaj – a traffic policeman in DVP Shkodër, was parked in the yard …
Llogara tunnel to be opened on July 5
The Albanian Prime Minister, Edi Rama, informed Tuesday that the tunnel of Llogara will be opened on July 5. In a message in the social media, Rama said that this new infrastructure will reduce the distance towards South of the country. The tunnel will be opened first for the vehicles …
GJKKO does not change the security measure for Berisha
There is no freedom for Sali Berisha. Although he won the stamp, the function of the president of the DP, he will continue to perform it from home, to the extent of house arrest. The appeal of GJKKO has left in force the security measure of the Court of First …
Today, about 28 thousand graduates test their knowledge in the subject of mathematics
About 28,000 high school graduates in the country will take the mathematics exam on Tuesday. The exam starts at 10:00 and lasts 2 hours and 30 minutes while it takes place in large halls. The premises will be supervised by cameras and teachers. The final matura exam will be held …
Balla is hosted by the German Minister of the Interior
The Minister of the Interior Taulant Balla was received in Berlin by the Federal Minister of the Interior of Germany, Nancy Faeser. The two counterparts emphasized the excellent cooperation between the police of the two countries. This includes their joint operations, but also within the framework of operations with Interpol, …
Athens, peace conference, Hasani: EU membership essential for Europe’s stability
The Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Igli Hasani, participated in the International Conference on Peace and Sustainable Growth, which was held in Athens. Minister Hasani emphasized that the integration of Albania and the region has remained stagnant for years, as he underlined that the EU’s approach, pace and commitment …
A dead body is pulled from Kukes lake
A female corpse, around 30 years old, was found in the waters of the Kukes lake. The still unidentified body was transported to the Kukes hospital morgue on Tuesday morning. The corpse was spotted by a resident of the area, who was filling water near the shore of the lake, …
Tirana, Tirana Times, 20 December 2025 – The investigation launched by Albania’s Special Anti-Corruption Prosecution has revealed the existence of a structured criminal group operating within the leadership of the National Agency for Information Society, AKSHI. At the center of the case stand the agency’s director and deputy director, accused …
Tirana, Tirana Times, 19 December 2025 – International Arabic Language Day was commemorated in Tirana through a festive ceremony organized by the Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the Republic of Albania, bringing together a broad representation of Albanian state institutions, the diplomatic corps, universities, the academic community, cultural …
Opposition MPs hurled bottles and clashed with guards as the new ruling party-backed Ombudsman took his oath amid heightened tensions sparked by high-level graft cases. Original post Here
Albania’s Edi Rama lashed out at the Hague-based Specialist Chambers war crimes court following a visit to Kosovo’s ex-President Hashim Thaci in detention, calling it a ‘theatre of shame’. Original post Here
In late August 2022, Montenegro’s government digital infrastructure was hit by what officials called an “unprecedented” cyberattack. The disruption was serious enough that parts of the public sector had to fall back on manual workarounds while authorities tried to isolate affected systems. In a region where state capacity is often …
Prime Minister Edi Rama secured a historic fourth term in office and consolidated his rule against a background of ongoing corruption investigations into several politicians from the governing Socialist Party. Original post Here
TIRANA, Tirana Times, December 16, 2025. Each December, apocalyptic headlines resurface across Albanian media warning of global collapse, Europe’s disappearance or the rise of Russian President Vladimir Putin as a world ruler, all attributed to the supposed prophecies of Baba Vanga, a blind Bulgarian mystic who died nearly three decades ago. …
Albania’s Sazan Island project backed by Trump’s son-in-law draws scrutiny over transparency and political motives BELGRADE, Serbia, Tirana Times – Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić said Serbia has suffered a major economic setback after a company owned by Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of U.S. President Donald Trump, withdrew from a planned Trump-branded …
By Ilir Ikonomi One of the most important modern works ever written about Albania’s experience in the Second World War—Bernd Jürgen Fischer’s Albania at War, 1939–1945. This is not just a history book. It is an act of historical rescue. Fischer lifts Albania from the shadows of European historiography and places …
Case Involving Critical State Infrastructure Adds to Albania’s Growing High Level Corruption Crisis Tirana Times – December 16, 2025 Albania’s Special Anti-Corruption Structure, SPAK, in cooperation with the National Bureau of Investigation, BKH, has carried out a large-scale operation targeting an alleged criminal network operating at the highest levels of the …