SPAK seeks exclusion of judge Olldashi from session on Berisha
Special Prosecutor’s Office (SPAK) has submitted to the court the request for the dismissal of Judge Iliriana Olldashi, in the hearing for the termination of security measures for former Prime Minister Sali Berisha. Local media reports that the hearing on the request to cancel the two security measures for Berisha …
Opposition proposes to found its federation
Leaders of the opposition parties held this Friday a press conference, where the chairman of the Republican Party (RP), Fatmir Mediu, declared that the opposition must rise to its responsibilities. During his speech, he said that they propose the institutionalization of the opposition federation. On his part, Chairman of the …
Rama encourages high scholars to transfer to vocational ED
Prime Minister Edi Rama announced this Friday that the innovations of vocational education, where he emphasized that the students of the first years of high schools can be easily transferred to vocational education schools, through e-Albania. In his speech, Rama said that the proper infrastructure should be created in order …
The master of humour, Zef Deda, passed away at the age of 73
Zef Deda passed away at the age of 73 years old. Deda, has stood out with his roles in theater and cinematography, passed away this Friday in Shkoder, after a serious illness, from which he had been suffering for a long time. Zef Deda was born in Shkodër on July …
Rama: Albania owes Diaspora a lot
Prime Minister Edi Rama declared Thursday that no country owes the Diaspora as much as Albania. During his speech at the Third Summit of the Diaspora in Tirana, Rama said that the effort and belief that with the Diaspora, we can raise Albania and the Albanians, where they have never …
Seven prosecuted for jewelery smuggling in Tirana
Seven people were prosecuted this Thursday morning in Tirana as part of the police operation coded “Second Hand”. These persons were prosecuted, because jewelry such as pendants, bracelets, rings, with the inscription “Pandora”, which they did not justify with customs and tax invoices, and suspected smuggling, were found in their …
Head of Saranda’s INUV arrested for abuse of duty
Director of Local Urban Construction Inspectorate (INUV) in the Municipality of Saranda, Nasip Hoxha was arrested this Thursday. According to the local media, Hoxha has been put in handcuffs, after being accused of abuse of office. His arrest was carried out by order of the prosecutor Besjana Sadikaj. Hoxha took …
SPAK operation, Erzen Brecani appears today before court
The Special Court has postponed by one hour the hearing for the confirmation of the security measure for the four arrested within the SPAK operation related to some interceptions on the Sky application. Journalist Ervin Leka said that the session has been postponed so that the lawyers can familiarize themselves …
Begaj calls for ensuring Albanian Diaspora’s votes
President of the Republic, Bajram Begaj declared this Thursday that the diaspora is an extension of culture and identity of the Albanian state. During his speech at the Third Diaspora Summit, Begaj said that Albanian citizens living abroad should have the right to vote from where they live. “Albania is …
Hasani: Diaspora, irreplaceable role in advancing the national cause
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Igli Hasani, stated that the Diaspora has an irreplaceable role in the advancement of the national cause. Hasani gave the statement during his speech at the Third Diaspora Summit in Tirana. According to him, the summit takes place at a moment when we Albanians, more …
The Democratic League of Kosovo has filed 17 lawsuits in a fresh legal challenge against the outgoing prime minister, Vetevendosje leader Albin Kurti, and his ministers. Original post Here
Anonymous social media accounts, a lack of financial transparency and the unethical use of AI could have an impact on voter opinion ahead of Albania’s May 11 parliamentary election, BIRN has found. Original post Here
In an interview with BIRN, Zef Mazi, Albania’s former chief negotiator with the EU, poured cold water on Prime Minister Edi Rama’s election promise of EU accession by 2030. Original post Here
TIRANA, Albania , May 6th (Tirana Times ) — On May 11, Albanians will head to the polls for parliamentary elections marked by a crowded field of contenders: 53 political parties and over 2,000 candidates will vie for 140 seats in the national legislature. While this diversity may signal political …
President Begaj welcomes His Majesty Abdullah II bin Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, with a solemn ceremony. May 2, 2025 | TIRANA, Albania Tirana Times In a visit marked more by symbolism than substance, Jordan’s King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein arrived in Tirana on Friday for …
Tirana Times | May 2nd | Prishtina, Kosovo — A unique cultural bridge between Kosovo and Saudi Arabia was inaugurated on Thursday with the opening of the “Urat” exhibition in central Prishtina, showcasing the Kingdom’s rich Islamic and cultural heritage. Organized in partnership between the Islamic Community of Kosovo and …
The involvement of individuals with criminal backgrounds or ties to the underworld among Albania’s so-called strategic investors must be examined in a broader context. Politically, this phenomenon represents one of the clearest signs of the symbiosis between crime and politics — and of the state being effectively captured by organized …
Press freedom has continued a downward slide in most Balkan countries according to the latest report by Reporters Without Borders – although Albania, Montenegro and Serbia have bucked the trend. Original post Here
Genc Pollo – President of the Paneuropa Albania MovementFormer Minister and MP April 2025 “Whatever the European Court decides—if it says it can’t be done, we won’t do it; if it says it can, we will.” This was, roughly speaking, Prime Minister Edi Rama’s stance in March 2023, expressed at …
An in-depth investigation into the EU-backed trans-Balkan transport project that remains stalled decades after its launch. Over two decades ago, European planners and Balkan leaders laid out the idea off Corridor VIII, a transport route that would traverse and link the difficult-to-navigate terrains of Albania, North Macedonia, and Bulgaria. Its …