Giorgia Meloni visit in Albania to inspects the emigrant camp
The Prime Minister of Italy, Giorgia Meloni will come to Albania on Wednesday. According to the agenda published by the Italian press offices, she will only visit Gjadra, where the camp will be where the immigrants’ residence will be built. Journalist Fjona Xhafaj reports that in addition to the week …
RAI3 show/Rama: Undeserved mud for Albania and Albanians
Prime Minister Edi Rama addressed the public opinion with a message regarding the publications of the Report program of the Italian television channel Rai3 on Albania. Rama has described these publications as undeserved mud for Albania and Albanians. According to the head of the government, there were accusations and mentions …
Head of Tax Ceno Klosi resign
General Director of Taxes Ceno Klosi resigns. It is learned that the resignation was submitted this morning. The head of taxation has confirmed to ABC News that he has resigned from this post to accept the appointment as Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Energy. Ceno Klosi was appointed General Director …
Interceptions/ The policemen took bribes to pass citizens to EU countries
The interceptions of the Prosecutor’s Office of Tirana for 8 police officers, who took bribes from 50 to 500 euros, to allow the passage to the countries of the European Union, of persons who were not allowed to pass to these countries, were uncovered. The scheme was discovered by tapping …
Minister Hasani two-day visit to Romania
The Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Igli Hasani, is on his way to Romania, where he will pay a two-day official visit on June 4-5. During his visit, Minister Hasani will hold several bilateral meetings with the highest officials of the country, such as: the Minister of Foreign Affairs …
Expulsion for 5 years/ Interceptions, how a convicted to Germany was allowed to cross to the EU
ABC News has secured the file with the interceptions where police officers in Rinas allowed the passage of citizens who had problems with the law, to the countries of the European Union. The scheme was discovered by tapping the cell phone of Enea Sulejmanaj, who is now under arrest. Sulejmanaj …
Xhelal Mziu being questioned by SPAK
PD MP, Xhelal Mziu, was called to SPAK to provide clarifications regarding some tenders at the time he was running the municipality of Kamza. The prosecution has doubts that the awarding of these tenders was done in an abusive manner. It is learned that Mziu gave clarifications in front of …
The Prosecutor’s Office of Tirana seizes several bank accounts of an Italian firm
The Prosecutor’s Office of Tirana has seized several bank accounts of an Italian firm with the suspicion that they stem from criminal activities. 1.5 million ALL, 20 thousand euros and 480 thousand dollars have been seized. From the investigations of the prosecutor’s office of Tirana, it appears that the citizens …
Accused for drug trafficking in Spain, a 28-year-old arrested in Lezha
A 28-year-old man, accused by the Spanish authorities of drug trafficking, was arrested this Monday in Lezha. On May 28, the court of Tarragona assigned the security measure of “prison arrest” to the young Albanian for the criminal offense “Trafficking in narcotics”, provided for by the Spanish Penal Code. “Accused …
Matura exams/ 28,000 graduates will do the foreign language test today
About 28,000 high school graduates will take the first State Matura exam today, where they will be tested for the foreign language. Journalist Ajgena Korbi in a direct link to “Breaking News” reported to ABC News more details about the development of the test. The exam will start at 10:00 …
Kosovo faces Turkey tonight at 20:45 at Prishtina’s “Fadil Vokrri” Stadium. The match is part of the 2026 World Cup play-offs, hosted by the USA, Mexico, and Canada. President Bajram Begaj wished the Kosovo team success. “Heart in Prishtina. Go, Kosovo!” Begaj wrote on social media. The match is seen …
Prime Minister Edi Rama, also Socialist Party leader, announced the creation of a state oil company. He said it will transform the hydrocarbon market and protect consumers. At the Socialist Party Assembly in Unit 7, Rama addressed rising fuel prices due to the Middle East conflict. He explained that removing …
Prime Minister Edi Rama, also Socialist Party leader, said today that Albania fights corruption more than ever. He credited government reforms that make systems less vulnerable to corruption. At the Socialist Party Assembly in Unit 7, Rama highlighted that Albania leads the region in public procurement quality. Ministries and agencies …
Foreign Minister Ferit Hoxha said Albania faces no blockage in its EU accession process. He stressed that the country has advanced in closing chapters, but member states make the final decisions. “Reforms are our key to joining the European family,” Hoxha told Top Channel. He rejected claims of any obstacles …
Economy and Innovation Minister Delina Ibrahimaj attended the presentation of a report on Albanian businesses’ readiness for the EU single market. She called it the starting point for a new support program for the private sector. The program will guide businesses over the next four years. It will help them …
Albania participated in the 2026 OECD Global Forum on Anti-Corruption and Integrity in Paris, the Public Administration Department (DAP) announced. Marcela Kërëku, Director of Integrity, Oversight, and Administrative and Judicial Complaints at DAP, represented the country. She highlighted integrity as a key factor for competitiveness and development. During the session …
Prime Minister Edi Rama, also Socialist Party (PS) leader, said PS will succeed in the next local elections. At the PS Assembly in Unit 7, Rama said, “We start preparing for elections long before others. When others watch us, we focus on ourselves.” He added the party balances election planning …
Prime Minister Edi Rama, also Socialist Party leader, said Albania’s EU negotiation process is on track. At the PS Assembly in Unit 7, Rama rejected media claims of a stalled integration. “These reports are 100% false,” he said. He added, “We follow an agreed calendar with the EU. The European …
Italian newspaper Corriere dello Sport describes Kosovo as a Balkan fairy tale, a mix of roots, departures, returns, and children scattered across Europe. Kosovo dreams of its first World Cup, and today, that goal in America no longer seems distant. The dramatic 4-3 victory over Slovakia, which boosted the team’s …
Speaker of Parliament Niko Peleshi met today with co-rapporteurs of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, Ionut-Marian Stroe and Pavel Jablonski, to discuss Albania’s reform progress and democratic standards. During the meeting, Peleshi highlighted that since exiting the monitoring system in April 2024, Albania has made significant advances …