Officials were denigrated with fake news, the journalist and the AMP employee arrested
Ervis Hasangega, a journalist by profession, and Regina Omeri, an employee of AMP Durres, were arrested this Thursday. Citizen Kushtrim Selimi, who is the head of the sector in the General Directorate of the Police Supervision Agency, has also been announced as wanted. They are accused of creating false data …
Special anti-corruption committee/ Voting in the Assembly to be postponed
Today, the Assembly has included in its agenda the establishment of the Special Anticorruption Commission. Although there is still no consensus between the parties, since the opposition has warned that it will not participate in this commission, it remains to be seen if the establishment of this Commission will be …
Lawyer Sokol Mengjesi in serious condition
Journalist Gerta Vasku, in a direct link for “Breaking News”, reported on the state of health of lawyer Sokol Mêngjesi. Citing sources from the hospital, she said that the lawyer’s condition remains serious, while adding that one should wait up to 72 hours to see the follow-up. ” The lawyer …
FNSH, Police and Operational controls in Fushë-Kruja
Rapid Intervention Forces, Operational Forces from the Tirana Police Directorate have been deployed in several areas of Fushë-Kruja. In advance, the sources say that the operation took place in Nikël and the surrounding areas. /abcnews.al […] Read More… Original post Here
European Education Conference/Rama: The future cannot be defended by weapons, let’s build a “NATO” for education
This Wednesday, for the first time in the region, the Ministerial Conference of the European Higher Education Area, with the participation of all countries. This meeting aims to approach the basic values of education, internationalization, academic freedom, institutional autonomy, social dimension and public responsibility of higher education. During his speech …
118 years in prison for the group of hired killers
A group of contract killers who operated in the area of Kurbini and not only have been sentenced by the Court of Lezha to 118 years in prison for serious charges such as “Premeditated murder” committed in cooperation for interest but remaining in the attempt, “Theft in cooperation ” and …
“Gerdeci” case, is postponed again the hearing session for Fatmir Mediu
In the process against former defense minister Fatmir Mediu, this Wednesday in the Special Court, 5 experts who determined the damage of the demolition in 2008 appeared to testify. The session did not take place due to the absence of two prosecutors, Arben Kraja and Klodian Braho, who had informed …
Albanians continue to lead W. Balkans list of EU asylum applications
TIRANA, May 28, 2024 — Nationals from Albania and Kosovo top the list of asylum seekers from the Western Balkans applying in European Union countries during the first quarter of 2024, according to the latest report by the European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA). The report indicates that the number …
Property prices on Albanian coast soar, partially driven by foreign buyers
TIRANA, May 29, 2024 – Demand for coastal properties in Albania has surged by 20-30 percent compared to last year, according to the Albanian Builders Association. Key areas like Vlora, Palasa and Saranda are particularly popular, with 40 percent of buyers being foreigners attracted by lower prices compared to neighboring …
Attempt attack on the former prosecutor Ndoja/ SPAK closes the investigations
The Special Prosecutor’s Office against Corruption and Organized Crime has closed the investigations for Plaurent Dervishaj and five other people accused of the assassination of former prosecutor Arian Ndoja and Aleksandër Lahos. The attack in which the driver Andi Maloku was killed. These people are also accused of theft, possession …
The Italy-Albania asylum ‘offshoring’ scheme is being studied by other Western European governments wanting to look tough on migration. But the case of Hamid Badoui, who took his own life after being held at an Albanian migrant detention camp, highlights the human cost. Original post Here
Balkan LGBTQ+ people, both in the region and in the diaspora, are often told that their identities are incompatible. It’s time to hear a different story – and learn more about the region’s pioneers. Original post Here
Plans by relatives of U.S. President Donald Trump to build a luxury resort in the scenic coastal area of Zvërnec have sidelined local residents and their property claims, while intersecting with a long-running court battle involving controversial real estate businessman Artur Shehu. By Vladimir Karaj Tirana Times, 02 February 2026 …
Catch up on the weekend’s most important developments with Balkan Insight’s digest of news from countries across the region. Original post Here
The Murrizi Tunnel was opened to much fanfare in March last year, not long before a parliamentary election. Now the Albanian Road Authority says it has yet been certified for use. Original post Here
Tirana Times, 01 February 2026 – The release of more than three million pages of documents linked to the Jeffrey Epstein case by the United States Department of Justice has expanded the scope of one of the most disturbing scandals of the past decade far beyond the United States. The …
Expecting the unexpected seems to be the name of the game in both global politics and the domestic politics of the region, as 2026 kicks off with a few unexpected twists. Original post Here
Critics accused Edi Rama of overlooking Palestinian suffering during his recent visit to Israel. But both he and his Israeli counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu, see advantages in a closer relationship. Original post Here
Tirana Times, January 29, 2026 – This Tuesday, the Elbasan County Council has formally honored the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Albania, Faisal Ghazi Al-Hafthi, in recognition of his humanitarian engagement and his contribution to strengthening bilateral relations at the local level. The ceremony, held in Elbasan, …
Albania has opened every negotiation ‘cluster’ as it races along the road to EU accession, but who should get the credit – Edi Rama’s government? Anti-graft prosecutors? Or even Vladimir Putin? Original post Here