Afghan Refugees Promised US Shelter Still Stuck in Albanian Limbo
In an Albanian coastal town, there are Afghans who fled the Taliban’s return to power in 2021, fearing for their lives. They were promised safe passage to the US. Three years later, they are still waiting. Original post Here
Albania’s Former PM Berisha Charged with Corruption
Former Prime Minister Sali Berisha said on Wednesday that Albania’s Special Prosecution Against Corruption and Organised Crime had informed him that he has been charged with corruption. Original post Here
23 years since the September 11 attacks, Begaj: This day serves as a reminder of the ongoing fight against terrorism
President Bajram Begaj says that the attacks of September 11, 2001 in the USA, where about 3 thousand people lost their lives, should serve as a reminder of the ongoing fight against terrorism. In a post on Facebook, he writes that the threat of terrorism has not disappeared because it …
Summit of Afghan Women in Tirana, Hasani: Albania, part of international efforts for peace and stability in Afghanistan
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Igli Hasani, participated in the proceedings of the Summit of Afghan women, the largest meeting of the last three years of women and girls human rights activists from Afghanistan, held in Tirana under the auspices of the Ministry for Europe. During his speech, the minister …
Double murder in Roskovec, police arrested two sons of the author for coorperation
The number of those arrested in connection with the murder of two brothers Gramoz and Lavdimir Kurtaj in the village of Kurjan in Roskovec has increased to four. The two sons of the author Altin Kuka, Ervis Kuka, 21 years old, and Emaurisio Kuka, 18 years old, have also been …
Berisha leaves SPAK, former prime minister officially accused
Berisha leaves SPAK. The former prime minister is officially accused, the accusation of corruption is communicated to him Before SPAK, there are many police forces, but very few supporters of Berisha. “I am here today to present to them the solemn promise that Edi Rama will not be able to …
From Dubai to Albania: How Drug Money Fuelled Tirana’s Real Estate Boom
Court documents detail claims of how an alleged drug boss living in Dubai laundered money in his native Albania, helping to fuel a rapid rise in real estate prices. Original post Here
The investigation of Jorgo Goro for the abuse of property is closed, SPAK send the file to the court
The Special Prosecutor’s Office (SPAK) has closed the investigation into the former mayor of Himara, Jorgo Goro. ABC News reporter Ermal Vija reports that SPAK has sent the file to the court for Goron, who is accused of property abuse. “SPAK has officially communicated the accusations of abuse of office …
Tourism record income/Bank of Albania: Until July, they spent 1.9 billion euros
Albanian economy has benefited 1.9 billion euros in the first 6 months from tourism. These figures confirm that the year 2024 is confirmed to be even more optimistic in terms of tourism in the country. According to the data of the Bank of Albania, only in the period April-June, our …
The parliamentary group of the Socialist Party meets to discuss about the votes in Thursday’s session
The parliamentary group of the Socialist Party met on Tuesday morning at the pink headquarters. ABC News reporter Fiona Xhafaj reported in a live link that the meeting lasted 30 minutes, where the orders left by Prime Minister Edi Rama at yesterday’s meeting and in the assembly were discussed. “The …
Prime Minister of Albania, Edi Rama, traveled today to Armenia to participate in the 8th European Political Community Summit, which will take place on Monday, May 4, in the capital Yerevan. The summit aims to foster dialogue and political cooperation to address issues of common interest, as well as to …
Acting Prime Minister of the Kosovo, Albin Kurti, has traveled on an official visit to Armenia. According to a government statement, in Yerevan, Acting Prime Minister Kurti will participate in the European Political Community Summit and is expected to hold high-level meetings with officials and leaders of participating countries. He …
North Macedonia has begun regularly purchasing gas from Azerbaijan since the beginning of 2026, although this supply is nearly twice as expensive as Russian gas, according to the Russian ambassador to the country, Dmitry Zykov. Zykov stated that in November 2024, the state oil company SOCAR and North Macedonia’s state …
The Durrës Police have provided details about the accident in which two children lost their lives. According to the police statement, the driver who caused the accident has been identified as Nikoll Radaçi. “At around 14:20, in neighborhood no. 15 in Durrës, a vehicle driven by citizen N.R., approximately 57 …
The head of the parliamentary group of the Socialist Party, Taulant Balla, has reacted to the tragic incident in Durrës, where two children lost their lives. In a statement on social media, Balla emphasized that the event should not be considered a road accident. “The tragic event in Durrës is …
Tirana Times, May 03, 2026 – There is a limit to how long diplomacy can survive on good manners and optimistic statements. The latest round of Albania–Greece engagement, showcased at the Delphi Economic Forum, makes one thing unmistakably clear: the relationship is not moving forward it is being managed in …
Eqrem Çabej University in Gjirokastër is expanding its cooperation with international universities, creating more opportunities for academic exchanges and training for students and academic staff. Currently, the institution has around 100 cooperation agreements with universities across Europe and the United States. Rector Jaho Cana emphasized that most agreements involve countries …
Li Jianhong, chairman and president of Xinjiang Grand Scape Group, has died in a car accident in Albania during a business trip, Chinese media report. The incident occurred on Monday on the Librazhd–Elbasan road, near Xibrakë. According to reports, the 60-year-old died at the scene, while six other people were …
Prime Minister Edi Rama said in his podcast “Flasim” that the $6 billion agreement with the United States and Greecewill enable Albania to be supplied with liquefied natural gas (LNG) for 20 years. Rama emphasized that this investment is expected to create a stable foundation for diversifying the country’s energy …
Elbasan is gaining increasing attention from tourists, becoming one of the country’s key destinations. During the past month, more than 3,500 tourists have visited the city, mainly on day trips. The most frequented sites remain the Elbasan Castle and the Ethnographic Museum of Elbasan, which offer insight into the city’s …