A 33-year-old man is found dead, the first suspicions
A 33-year-old man was found dead in the reservoir of Kagjinas village in Kolonje. ABC News reporter Roland Beqiraj reports that the victim is Emiljano Baholli. According to the police, Baholli was treated for mental health problems./abcnews.al /abcnews.al […] Read More… Original post Here
Eid al-Adha, Muslim believers celebrate all over the country
Muslim believers throughout Albania celebrate this Sunday the holiday of Kurban Bayram. The morning of this Sunday with thousands of believers of the Islamic faith started with praying in the mosque or in the main squares. Elbasan Muslim believers celebrate Eid al-Adha, one of the 2 most important holidays in …
A 34 year old arrested for attempted murder
A 34-year-old man was arrested by the police in Kukës. This citizen tried to kill a person with a knife, during a momentary conflict, for weak motives. The event happened on June 15 in neighborhood no. 3 of the city of Kukës. The 34-year-old, already arrested, was hit with hard …
The head of the Freedom Party, Ilir Meta at SPAK
The head of the Freedom Party, Ilir Meta, appears at SPAK. We remind you that the day before, PL MP Monika Kryemadhi also appeared at SPAK, for almost 5 hours. After leaving SPAK, Kryemadhi underlined that he was asked about the verifications that are being carried out for some criminal …
Former mayor of Elbasan, Qazim Sejdini passed away due to health problems
The former mayor of Elbasan, Qazim Sejdini, is escorted to his last apartment. Sejdini passed away yesterday due to some health problems. The mayor of Tirana, Erion Veliaj, also participated in the tributes in honor of the 73-year-old, where he expressed “Condolences to the family and citizens of Elbasan. I …
Apartments, vehicles and large amounts of money, police seized the assets of the 36-year-old in Fier
The real estate of a 36-year-old man in Fier is seized. According to police information, this citizen is suspected of having benefited from these assets from criminal activities in the field of narcotics, carried out outside Albania. Specifically, the assets were seized: 2 arable land surfaces, in total 6831 m2, …
Basha gives up to court’s decision over the seal
Shortly before the start of the plenary session in the Assembly, Lulzim Basha gave a statement to the media. Basha was asked by journalists about the decision of the Court of Appeal that returned the seal to Sali Berisha’s Pulpit. He said that he has no concerns about his personal …
Monika Kryemadhi goes to SPAK
Shortly before the start of the plenary session in the Assembly, Lulzim Basha gave a statement to the media. Basha was asked by journalists about the decision of the Court of Appeal that returned the seal to Sali Berisha’s Pulpit. He said that he has no concerns about his personal …
Tourist from Bulgaria found dead in mountain of Jezerca
A tourist from Bulgaria was found dead on Jezerca mountain. He had started together with another person and while exploring the mountain they lost contact with each other. His friend has moved to Montenegro and is in good health, and from there he reported the serious incident. After the announcement, …
Liberation of Kosovo/ Begaj: Holy anniversary for the Albanians, we bow with respect before the martyrs and prominent figures
The President of the Republic of Albania, Bajram Begaj, addressed the Assembly of Kosovo in a solemn session for the 25th anniversary of liberation. He emphasized that this anniversary is sacred for the Albanian people. He added that Kosovo was not alone, but on its way it had the support …
Tirana Times, March 26 , 2026 – The Albanian Institute for International Studies (AIIS) has awarded its prestigious annual “Jorgji Qirjako” Translation Prize for 2025 to historian and translator Ilir Ikonomi, recognizing his outstanding contribution to bringing major works of international scholarship to the Albanian audience. Ilir Ikonomi received the award …
From a political spying scandal to MAGA alignment and a brewing collision with the law, selection of BIRN Premium stories this week makes for an exciting read. Original post Here
The now-notorious hacker group Homeland Justice claimed that it had breached the computer defences of Albania’s postal service following its attack on parliament’s systems earlier this month. Original post Here
Charged with corruption, money laundering and concealment of wealth, ex-politician Monika Kryemadhi is rebranding herself as a showbiz celebrity on the Big Brother reality show, but can it keep her out of prison? Original post Here
An appeals court upheld the verdict jailing the former Socialist Party mayor of Himara, Jorgo Goro, who was at the centre of a political storm during a controversial election in 2023. Original post Here
The prime minister’s moves to shield his deputy from arrest feel like the beginning of the end of an era for Albanians’ hopes that the powerful would finally be held accountable. Original post Here
V Dem places Albania in a category dominated by African states, with Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina the only Western Balkan countries in the same group. Tirana Times, March 23, 2026 – Albania has been placed in the category of electoral autocracy in the latest Democracy Report 2026 by the …
As oil and gas prices surge amid the Iran war, Balkan countries are pondering ways to reduce the impact on households and businesses. Original post Here
The controversy over Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku has put the spotlight on prosecution efforts to target high-level corruption – but she is only the latest senior politician to face charges. Original post Here
Catch up on the weekend’s most important developments with Balkan Insight’s digest of news from countries across the region. Original post Here