NATO base beyond the borders of Albania”, Rama: Important for the entire Balkans
An important base for the entire Western Balkans, this is how Prime Minister Edi Rama considered the opening of the NATO base in Kucova, this Monday. In his speech, Rama said that Albania proudly welcomes its allies and partners today. “Seeing a part of those present here as representatives of …
Powerful explosion in Lushnje, one of the injured leaves the hospital
One day after the tragedy at the warehouse construction site in Lushnje, the injured are leaving the hospital. Sources from the Lushnje hospital inform that a 17-year-old left for his apartment during the night hours after receiving the necessary medication. He had received superficial injuries and the doctors saw fit …
Lezha celebrates the 580th anniversary of the Covenant
Within the framework of the 580th anniversary of the Treaty of Lezha, a number of activities have been organized in the city. Dozens of citizens have gathered to commemorate one of the most important dates in history. Some young people are dressed in folk clothes, while a man dressed as …
Begins the investigations for the explosion in Lushnje
The investigative team from the Fier prosecutor’s office has “landed” at the place where the explosion occurred in Lushnje. that killed two people and injured seven others. Journalist Ermal Vija reports that there are also police officers and OSHEE engineers at the scene to determine the cause of the explosion. …
Bayraktar drones, Peleshi: Defense capability increases
Bayraktar drones have arrived in Albania. Through a post on social networks, the Minister of Defense, Niko Peleshi, says that since two days, the assembly has started and at the same time, the installation of the supporting infrastructure for their operation and control is being carried out. According to Peleshi, …
SPAK investigations with EPPO/ Fiscal evasion with damage of 195 million euros in 17 countries
The Special Prosecutor’s Office (SPAK) has developed an investigation, in cooperation with foreign authorities, for tax evasion. According to the investigations, extended to 17 countries, including Albania through evasion, they have caused a damage of 195 million euros. In Albania, checks were carried out in 5 premises and laptops and …
Greece and 6 pro-integration of the Balkan countries in EU
Seven countries have addressed a letter to the European Union requesting the fastest possible integration into the Western Balkans Union. The letter, which is addressed to the heads of the institutions of the union, bears the signature of the foreign ministers of Italy, the Czech Republic, Austria, Croatia, Slovakia, Slovenia …
Rama in Azerbaijan: To invest towards renewable energy
Prime Minister Edi Rama, from Baku where he is participating in the 10th Summit of the Southern Gas Corridor as the guest of honor of President Ilham Alije, declared that the Southern Gas Corridor has made Europe safer. He added that the percentage of gas that will come from Russia …
“EU is closer to us”, Rama: Growth plan, key platform for integration
In the joint media conference with Commissioner Varhelyi, Prime Minister Edi Rama stated that the EU is now closer to the Western Balkans. Rama estimated that the economic growth plan is a key platform to accelerate European integration. “Welcome to Tirana, all of you who come from the region. I …
Rama: All WB countries said “yes” to possibility of cooperation, investments in arms production
Prime Minister Edi Rama, commented Thursday the declaration of the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy for potential joint arms production. In the press conference with the EU Enlargement Commissioner Oliver Varhelyi at the end of the Growth and Convergence for the Western Balkans Summit, Rama said that “Albania does not …
Balkan members of the Catholic Church have praised “broad-minded, spontaneous” Pope Leo XIV for his education, experience and openness. Original post Here
Tirana Times, May 8,– On May 11, 2025, Albania will hold its tenth parliamentary elections since the fall of communism in 1991 – a moment expected to be decisive not only for the political fate of the main parties but also for the democratic future and European orientation of the …
The Socialists and Democrats are still likely to dominate the Albanian political landscape after elections on May 11, but a cluster of new parties and the introduction of diaspora postal votes are threatening to shake things up. Original post Here
The Democratic League of Kosovo has filed 17 lawsuits in a fresh legal challenge against the outgoing prime minister, Vetevendosje leader Albin Kurti, and his ministers. Original post Here
Anonymous social media accounts, a lack of financial transparency and the unethical use of AI could have an impact on voter opinion ahead of Albania’s May 11 parliamentary election, BIRN has found. Original post Here
In an interview with BIRN, Zef Mazi, Albania’s former chief negotiator with the EU, poured cold water on Prime Minister Edi Rama’s election promise of EU accession by 2030. Original post Here
TIRANA, Albania , May 6th (Tirana Times ) — On May 11, Albanians will head to the polls for parliamentary elections marked by a crowded field of contenders: 53 political parties and over 2,000 candidates will vie for 140 seats in the national legislature. While this diversity may signal political …
President Begaj welcomes His Majesty Abdullah II bin Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, with a solemn ceremony. May 2, 2025 | TIRANA, Albania Tirana Times In a visit marked more by symbolism than substance, Jordan’s King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein arrived in Tirana on Friday for …
Tirana Times | May 2nd | Prishtina, Kosovo — A unique cultural bridge between Kosovo and Saudi Arabia was inaugurated on Thursday with the opening of the “Urat” exhibition in central Prishtina, showcasing the Kingdom’s rich Islamic and cultural heritage. Organized in partnership between the Islamic Community of Kosovo and …
The involvement of individuals with criminal backgrounds or ties to the underworld among Albania’s so-called strategic investors must be examined in a broader context. Politically, this phenomenon represents one of the clearest signs of the symbiosis between crime and politics — and of the state being effectively captured by organized …