Children killed father in Durres, new arrests expected
New arrests are expected on the case of the murder of Pellumb Meta in Durres, by his children who are actually under arrest. Police informed Tuesday that investigations are going on in order to shed light on this event. Sources confirmed for albaniandailynews.com that under investigation is the wife of …
Member of the Bajri group/ Denis Brajovic s arrested in the United Emirates
Denis Brajovic has been arrested in the United Emirates. The 36-year-old, a member of the Bajri group. He is suspected of being the author of a murder of Gjon Boriçi, on 09.08.2020, in Shkoder. The United Emirates has started the official information at the Ministry of Interior about his arrest …
“January 21” case/ State crime, SPAK expected to start the investigations
Supreme Court is expected to decide today whether the investigations for the January 21 file will be conducted by the Special Prosecutor’s Office or by the Tirana Prosecutor’s Office. The murders on the Boulevard during the socialist opposition protest 13 years ago have been classified as a state crime. Even …
NATO Air Base, Rama: Key role in supporting alliance operations and exercises
Prime Minister Edi Rama has published on social networks some pictures from the NATO air base in Kuçova, which is expected to open soon. The head of government says that the base will play a key role in supporting NATO operations while adding that it will serve as a center …
A 41 year old arrested for selling drugs near schools
A 41-year-old man from Gjirokastra was arrested for drugs. He catches a quantity of cannabis divided into doses, with the intention of selling it near the schools. The 41-year-old has a criminal record for the same crime. From the controls, a quantity of cannabis was found on the 41-year-old, divided …
A 41 year old arrested for stealing in bus stations
A 41-year-old man was arrested by the Tirana police for theft. It is learned that the 41-year-old, previously convicted of theft, stole through the capital’s bus stations and pedestrian crossings. According to the police, the 41-year-old man stole their mobile phones and wallets from various citizens. From the investigative actions, …
Killed their fathers, today is expected the security measures for two brothers and the 19-year old daughter
At noon on Monday, the court in Durrës will provide security measures for Hysen, Amarildo and Hygerta Meta, who are accused of murdering their father, Pëllumb Meta, 50 years old. ABC News journalist Leonidha Musaj reports that the police in the coastal city have doubts that the incident did not …
Killed their father and buried him, three children are left in prison
The Durres court ordered the security measure “arrest in prison” for Hysen, Hygerta and Amarildo Meta, who killed their father and then buried him in a hut near the house. The tragic incident took place on February 10 in Shenavlash, but was discovered a few days later. Hygerta Meta took …
Summits and Zelensky’s visit to Tirana, police strict security measures
Starting from tomorrow, Tirana will be armed with numerous security measures due to the summits and the visit of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to the capital. It is expected that the president of Ukraine will arrive in Rinas on the evening of February 27, where he will participate in the …
Albania part of the important organization of UN/ Minister Hasani will be hosted by the High Commissioner for Human Rights
The Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Igli Hasani, is expected to travel this Sunday from India to Geneva, where the High Level meeting of the 55th Session of the Human Rights Council will be held on February 26-27. HRC). Our country participates in the meeting as a member country …
When Tirana mayor and Socialist Party rising star Erion Veliaj was arrested on corruption charges, he lashed out against the judiciary. Now he’s running a social media PR campaign to charm the public. Can it work? Original post Here
In October 2024, a shipment of containers with suspected hazardous waste was returned to Albania. But prosecutors haven’t yet managed to analyse their contents because they say they’re unable to find the necessary laboratory services. Original post Here
Already repurposed due to legal challenges, Italy’s asylum centres in Albania cost more than originally planned and much more than similar facilities in Italy itself, offering a potential lesson for other European governments tempted to take the same route. Original post Here
Tirana announced as host city for 2027 NATO Summit The Hague, June 25, 2025 — NATO leaders convened today in The Hague for a pivotal summit that reaffirmed the Alliance’s unity amid intensifying global security threats and adopted a transformative new commitment to defense investment, resilience, and innovation. In a …
Activists have condemned as “illegal” the deportation back to Egypt of five people from an Italian-run migrant holding camp in Albania. Original post Here
June 23, 2025 – Tirana Albania has expressed unequivocal support for the United States following its militar.y strikes on three key nuclear sites in Iran, marking a rare moment of bipartisan consensus among the ruling Socialist majority and the opposition Democratic Party. Prime Minister Edi Rama and former Prime Minister …
By Tirana Times TIRANA, Albania 20 June, 2025— A sophisticated Iranian cyber group has claimed responsibility for a major attack on the official website of Tirana Municipality, disabling online services and disrupting the city’s public registration system for kindergartens and nurseries, authorities confirmed Friday. The hacking group “Homeland Justice,” believed …
Our selection of Premium stories this week takes a look at the region’s slow-burning political crises, smuggling networks, digital surveillance and a whole lot more. Original post Here
by Genc Pollo President of the Pan-Europe Albania Former Minister and MP 18 June 2025 In the Albanian public debate on the armed conflict between Israel and Iran, a prevailing notion has been the contrast between Israel, a democracy where state power is under constitutional constraints and accountable to …
By Tirana Times As the cobblestone streets of Korça echo with French music, scent of Alpine cuisine, and the laughter of children discovering animated French classics, the southeastern Albanian city reaffirms a timeless connection with France—one rooted in history, education, and enduring cultural admiration. From June 14 to 24, Korça …