Fight against organized crime/ SPAK signed a memorandum of understanding with NCA
The head of the Special Prosecution, Altin Dumani, has signed on Thursday a Memorandum of Understanding with the Director General of the National Crime Agency (NCA), Graeme Biggar, of the United Kingdom. This memorandum marks another important step of SPAK, towards strengthening the fight against corruption and organized crime inside …
In show of unity, Albanian opposition holds massive anti-government rally as PM’s rule shows cracks
TIRANA, Feb. 22, 2024 – With a sea of people filling Tirana’s main boulevard, Albania’s opposition has held its largest protest rally in months in a show of strength and unity, following the merger of two factions of the main center-right Democratic Party into one. DP and allied smaller political …
Albania- Italy migrant deal/ The Assembly is expected to vote on Thursday
After the Constitutional Court gave the green light to the agreement between Albania and Italy for immigrants, on Thursday, it is expected to vote and ratify it in the Parliament of Albania. In the agenda of the Assembly, the protocol for immigrants with Italy has been included in the agenda …
Minister Manja: There is no amnesty for the crimes being investigated from the Special Court
The Minister of Justice Ulsi Manja said that the draft law on criminal amnesty has caused confusion and caused inappropriate messages to be sent regarding this issue. Manja said that clearly there will be no amnesty for any of the crimes that are being investigated and judged in the Special …
Second in the region, the Albanian economy grows from tourism and investments
The economy has been more resilient than the countries of the region during the past year. Despite the challenges such as the increase in interest rates or high inflation, the performance has been positive. Albania ranks second in the region for economic performance. According to an analysis by the Bank …
An officer in Fier suspended from duty for corruption
A police officer in Fier has been suspended from duty, after being accused of corruption. From the investigation carried out by AMP, it was found that the police officer, Inspector, during the performance of his functional duty, committed corrupt actions with vehicle drivers by not punishing them with administrative measures. …
The hearing session against former Minister of Defense Fatmir Mediu is postponed again
The hearing on the Gërdec case has been postponed. It is learned that the reason for the postponement of the session was the absence of judge Iren Gjoka. Meanwhile, the next session has been decided to be held on March 6. It is learned that Judge Gjoka was engaged in …
Rama convenes the Assembly of the Socialist Party on Wednesday
The President of the Socialist Party, Edi Rama, will gather the members of the National Assembly on Wednesday afternoon. ABC News journalist Esiona Konomi reports that the meeting will be online and political leaders in 12 districts of the country will be present. “At the request of the President of …
Brecani hospitalized in prison due to claustrophobia problems
Former vice director of Tirana Police, Erzen Brecani was transported this Tuesday to the prison’s hospital. Sources confirmed for albaniandailynews.com that Brecani suffers from claustrophobia, the irrational fear of confined spaces. Brecani who is actually in jail. required another security measure, while he asked by the Special Prosecution Against Corruption …
Law Commission approves the “criminal amnesty”, it will be voted on in the Assembly on Thursday
The Laws Commission, after discussions, decided to approve the amnesty and forwarded it to the plenary session of this Thursday for a vote. Enkelejd Alibeaj left the meeting claiming that the proposals of the Democratic Party were not accepted. The SP invited Alibeaj, on Thursday in the plenary session, to …
The Albanian Prime Minister’s suggestions have largely and consistently proven not to be in Kosovo’s best interest October 29, 2025 By Veton Suroi Last week, Albania’s Prime Minister Edi Rama offered a new recommendation for Kosovo in the process of normalizing relations with Serbia: “In my view, Kosovo should completely …
Intimidation of journalists working for independent media in Albania is getting worse, as state-level and local officials attempt to silence critical voices, both online and face-to-face. Original post Here
Tough European Commission report takes Serbian democratic backsliding to task – while saying Montenegro will probably be the first among the current candidate countries to join the EU. Original post Here
By Zef Preçi The recent decision of Albania’s Special Prosecution Office Against Corruption (SPAK) to formally indict Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Infrastructure Belinda Balluku on charges related to abuse of office and corruption has sent shockwaves through the political establishment. Balluku widely regarded as the government’s second-in-command and …
Delays and drug shortages in the public healthcare system force hundreds of Albanian women every year to seek expensive, private treatment for breast cancer. Original post Here
MTV is shutting down its European music video channels, which were once symbols of freedom for many young people in the Balkans and the former Eastern Bloc. Lida Hujic had a front-row seat when the channel was at its peak. Original post Here
Tirana, October 31, 2025 Former Albanian Prime Minister Fatos Nano, the reformist leader who transformed the country’s Communist Party into a modern European-style Socialist Party and who steered Albania through several of its most turbulent post-communist years, has died at the age of 73. Nano a figure at once admired, …
Tirana November 3,2025 The Constitutional Court has ruled in favor of Erion Veliaj, annulling the government’s decision to dismiss him from office and invalidating President Bajram Begaj’s decree for early elections in Tirana. With a 5–3 vote, the Court decided that Veliaj who has been in pre-trial detention for nine …
Country’s top court rules in favour of ousted Tirana mayor Erion Veliaj regarding his dismissal – also cancelling fresh elections for a replacement for Veliaj, who is facing corruption charges. Original post Here
— Article by the Chinese Ambassador to Albania, Pang Chunxue On 25 October 1971, at the 26th Session of the UN General Assembly, Resolution 2758 was adopted by an overwhelming majority, restoring all the lawful rights of the People’s Republic of China in the United Nations and recognizing the representatives …