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Property investigation for former P.M Berisha/ SPAK also under investigation the foundation of his wife

PAK has launched investigations for the foundation of Liri Berisha, the wife of the leader of the Democratic Party, Sali Berisha. Journalist Ermal Vija live for “Midday Edition” on ABC News stated that SPAK is also investigating the funds and real estate of the Foundation for Albanian Children, the non-governmental …

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Elbasan/ Fire in a business in the former Metallurgical, three victims suspected

A big fire engulfed a business at the former Metallurgical in Elbasan.  Three victims are initially suspected, but this remains unconfirmed. According to preliminary information from the Elbasan Police, the fire broke out in a plastic factory. The fire is suspected to have first started in some solar panels, which …

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Investigators Trace Hazardous Waste Shipments Halted at Sea to Albania

When port authorities in Singapore halted shipments of suspected hazardous waste from Albania, prosecutors traced it to the country’s sole steel producer, run by a Turkish company. But amid a flurry of denials, the truth about the suspicious shipments has proved hard to establish. Original post Here

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Three arrested in Vlora for drug trafficking

Three people have been arrested after an operation carried out two days ago against the distribution of drugs on Delisuf beach. It is learned that Ildjan Dodaj, Mohammed Bennanna and Mateo Masini have been taken into custody. These citizens strongly opposed the police officers during the performance of their duties. …

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Investigations of the assassination in Don Bosco/ Ronaldo Metushi’s testimony is clarified

Kastriot Elezi, 45 years old, and Ronaldo Metushi, 22 years old, were injured by the assassination that happened the day before at “Don Bosco” in Tirana. Journalist Ervin Leka told ABC News that their health condition has improved despite their injuries. From the inspection of the footage, the two people …

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Turkey claims arrested alleged leader of Mossad Financial Network

Albanian from Kosovo, Liridon Rexhepi is reported to have been arrested by the Turkish police, whom the Turkish National Intelligence Organization has identified as the head of the financial network of the Israeli intelligence agency, Mossad in Turkey. As “Anadolu” writes, Rexhepi has managed Mossad’s financial operations in Turkey, and …

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Over 560 arrested in Albania during month of August

The State Police has taken stock of the operations carried out during the month of August. In the published announcement, it is reported that 560 suspected perpetrators of various criminal offenses have been put in handcuffs after the completion of 105 police operations. 70 of them were nationally wanted; Also …

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Part of a criminal group/ A 50 year old Turkish man is extradited from Georgia

Extradited from Georgia, 1 Turkish citizen. The extradited person is accused by the GJKKO, that during the period 2020-2021, he was a member of a structured criminal group that illegally transported immigrants, mainly to Italy, by boat. As a result of the coordination of actions with counterparts in Georgia, Interpol …

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Ethnic Greek Politician Fredi Beleri Released from Albanian Prison

An Albanian court has released ethnic Greek former mayor-elect Fredi Beleri, whose jailing caused diplomatic friction with neighbouring Greece. Original post Here

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Fredi Beleri arrives at the court, asks for bail

Fredi Beleri has arrived at the Fier court. The next session will take place this Monday, where the decision is expected to be given regarding his request for bail. So far, three sessions have been held, but they have been postponed due to the lack of documentation. Beleri was arrested …

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Frozen Courtesies: Albania–Greece Relations Between Rhetoric and Reality

Strategic ambitions, unresolved disputes, and a relationship caught between political narratives and diplomatic inertia. Tirana Times, May 02, 2026 – The latest encounter between Edi Rama and Kyriakos Mitsotakis at the Delphi Economic Forum was meant to signal momentum in a relationship long burdened by history. Instead, it exposed a …

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EU Integration as Compass: Albania’s Foreign Policy Vision in a Shifting World

By Ferit Hoxha Anyone who knows even a little about Albania is aware that the cornerstone of Albanian foreign policy in the post-communist period has been a clear orientation toward the Euro-Atlantic world, as a guarantee of democracy, security, and the country’s development, and as an expression of our aspiration …

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“Jerusalem Post” highlights Albania as one of Europe’s most attractive tourism destinations

TIRANA, May 1 – The Jerusalem Post presents Albania as an emerging tourism hotspot in Europe. It highlights its mix of culture, history, coastline, and mountain landscapes. Located in the Balkans next to Greece, the country increasingly positions itself as an alternative to more crowded Mediterranean destinations. In recent years, …

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Week in Review: Faint Hopes and No Regrets

In a world that increasingly finds itself turned upside down, our selection of Balkan Insight Premium stories this week tries to make sense of the past, present and future. Original post Here

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“The EU is a blessing for us,” Rama: Europe is too slow, it must speed up

Prime Minister Edi Rama presented 13 of his drawings at the premises of the Embassy of Italy in Berlin, as part of an event linked to his personal exhibition “Chrysalizing”, currently being held at Société Gallery. The exhibition also includes sculptures created by Rama, who has long been known for …

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Democratic Party launches statute reform, amendment calendar approved

At a meeting held this Friday, the Working Group for amendments to the Statute of the Democratic Party of Albaniaapproved both the working methodology and a detailed calendar for the process of reviewing the party’s founding document. According to the decision taken, the process will extend throughout the month of …

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May 1 protest in Albania, workers: Urgently approve a living minimum wage

International Workers’ Day was marked in Albania with a protest organized by the Union of Trade Unions of Albania in front of the Ministry of Economy of Albania. Participants held banners reading “A worker’s life is not a business cost” and “Wages to live, not to survive,” calling for better …

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Salianji: Democratic Party cannot continue like this, leadership change is required

Former DP MP Ervin Salianji has reacted to the latest developments in the race for the leadership of the Democratic Party, expressing criticism over how the party is being managed under Sali Berisha. In a Facebook post, Salianji writes that Berisha shows a lack of responsibility, which could lead to …

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50 parachutists from Italy open the tourist season at the city’s aerodrome

A group of 50 parachutists from Italy have opened this year’s tourist season at the Gjirokastër aerodrome. The Italian parachutists performed jumps from an aircraft at an altitude of 3,000 meters, putting on a real spectacle for air sports enthusiasts. The activity was organized as a collaboration between Skydive Albania …

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Albania, the country with the highest risk of poverty in Europe

Albania remains the country with the highest risk of poverty in Europe. Despite efforts to develop the economy and increase income per capita, more than 40% of households in the country are deprived of several essential payments. In Albania, 44.5% of households with children and 37% of households without children …

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Frozen Courtesies: Albania–Greece Relations Between Rhetoric and Reality

Strategic ambitions, unresolved disputes, and a relationship caught between political narratives and diplomatic inertia. Tirana Times, May 02, 2026 – The latest encounter between Edi Rama and Kyriakos Mitsotakis at the Delphi Economic Forum was meant to signal momentum in a relationship long burdened by history. Instead, it exposed a …

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EU Integration as Compass: Albania’s Foreign Policy Vision in a Shifting World

By Ferit Hoxha Anyone who knows even a little about Albania is aware that the cornerstone of Albanian foreign policy in the post-communist period has been a clear orientation toward the Euro-Atlantic world, as a guarantee of democracy, security, and the country’s development, and as an expression of our aspiration …

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“Jerusalem Post” highlights Albania as one of Europe’s most attractive tourism destinations

TIRANA, May 1 – The Jerusalem Post presents Albania as an emerging tourism hotspot in Europe. It highlights its mix of culture, history, coastline, and mountain landscapes. Located in the Balkans next to Greece, the country increasingly positions itself as an alternative to more crowded Mediterranean destinations. In recent years, …

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Week in Review: Faint Hopes and No Regrets

In a world that increasingly finds itself turned upside down, our selection of Balkan Insight Premium stories this week tries to make sense of the past, present and future. Original post Here

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“The EU is a blessing for us,” Rama: Europe is too slow, it must speed up

Prime Minister Edi Rama presented 13 of his drawings at the premises of the Embassy of Italy in Berlin, as part of an event linked to his personal exhibition “Chrysalizing”, currently being held at Société Gallery. The exhibition also includes sculptures created by Rama, who has long been known for …

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Democratic Party launches statute reform, amendment calendar approved

At a meeting held this Friday, the Working Group for amendments to the Statute of the Democratic Party of Albaniaapproved both the working methodology and a detailed calendar for the process of reviewing the party’s founding document. According to the decision taken, the process will extend throughout the month of …

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May 1 protest in Albania, workers: Urgently approve a living minimum wage

International Workers’ Day was marked in Albania with a protest organized by the Union of Trade Unions of Albania in front of the Ministry of Economy of Albania. Participants held banners reading “A worker’s life is not a business cost” and “Wages to live, not to survive,” calling for better …

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Salianji: Democratic Party cannot continue like this, leadership change is required

Former DP MP Ervin Salianji has reacted to the latest developments in the race for the leadership of the Democratic Party, expressing criticism over how the party is being managed under Sali Berisha. In a Facebook post, Salianji writes that Berisha shows a lack of responsibility, which could lead to …

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50 parachutists from Italy open the tourist season at the city’s aerodrome

A group of 50 parachutists from Italy have opened this year’s tourist season at the Gjirokastër aerodrome. The Italian parachutists performed jumps from an aircraft at an altitude of 3,000 meters, putting on a real spectacle for air sports enthusiasts. The activity was organized as a collaboration between Skydive Albania …

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Albania, the country with the highest risk of poverty in Europe

Albania remains the country with the highest risk of poverty in Europe. Despite efforts to develop the economy and increase income per capita, more than 40% of households in the country are deprived of several essential payments. In Albania, 44.5% of households with children and 37% of households without children …