Focus on education”/ Rama: The average salary for teachers will be 950 euros
Prime Minister Edi Rama declared that focusing on education is vital for our country. During his speech at the activity “National Program of Professional Development of Teachers”, Rama said that the figure of the teacher should be strengthened and given strength, motivation and ability to face what time brings before …
TNT blast recorded in Tirana notary office
A small amount of explosives exploded on “Perlat Rexhepi” street, in Tirana and as a result the facade of a notary’s office was damaged. Law enforcement revealed that this event took place at around 4:10 in the morning, while the investigative group is working to clarify the circumstances of the …
Former deputy , Fatmir Kumbaro, dies at age 76
Fatmir Kumbaro has passed away. Kumbaro closed his eyes forever at the age of 76. Kumbaro was a deputy of the Socialist Party as well as director of the Albanian Radio and Television. Also, Kumbaro held the position of ambassador of Albania in North Macedonia. /abcnews.al […] Read More… Original …
Three injured in Gjirokastra car crash
A car accident was registered evening on the road axis Ura e Kardhiqit-Gjirokastër. Two vehicles were involved in the accident. 2 drivers and a passenger were injured in the collision. The three injured are receiving medical help at the hospital. /abcnews.al […] Read More… Original post Here
The agreement for immigrants/ Constitutional Court continues the review after the lawsuit filed by the opposition
The Constitutional Court continues on Monday the next session related to the review of the agreement for immigrants with Italy, which the opposition describes as unconstitutional. Journalist Erneta Shevroja reported that the opposition wants the Constitutional Court to turn to the human rights court for an opinion. “Today’s session is …
SPAK closes investigations for the 17 defendants for smuggling emigrants toward EU
The Special Prosecutor’s Office against Corruption and Organized Crime in Tirana has completed preliminary investigations for criminal proceedings no. 121 of 2021, for the criminal offenses of “Computer Fraud”, to the detriment of several persons, in cooperation in the form of a structured criminal group, “Creation of the structured criminal …
Beleri banned from swearing in as Himara’s mayor
Appeal of the Special Court Against Corruption and Organized Crime (GJKKO) has not given permission to Fredi Beler to be sworn in as mayor of Himara. Request was reviewed this Monday, where the court decided to dismiss his request to be sworn in before the municipal council. A few days …
Man who kept family locked left for 20 days in prison
Tirana Court has ordered a 20-day prison term for 35-year-old Jetnor Zhaboli, who kept his mother, wife and two minor children locked inside their apartment for months. Prosecutor’s office changed its position, where it initially requested the security measure “arrest in prison” and then requested 30 days. His lawyers asked …
Talat Xhaferi, the first Albanian prime minister of North Macedonia
Talat Xhaferi has been elected prime minister of North Macedonia. Xhaferi is the first Albanian politician to be elected to this post in North Macedonia. 65 MPs voted in favor of the technical government that will be led by Xhaferi. Meanwhile, 3 deputies voted against. Present at the session were …
President Begaj congratulates famous writer on 88th birthday
President of the Republic, Bajram Begaj, congratulated the writer Ismail Kadare on his 88th birthday this Sunday. Through a post on social networks, Begaj said that Kadare is a strong and beautiful bridge for Albania to the west. “Long life and health to our great writer, Ismail Kadare! His wonderful …
Proposed changes to the Criminal Procedure Code following the suspension of Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku trigger opposition backlash, institutional tension, and renewed concerns over judicial independence and EU accession. Tirana Times, February 16 2026 – The Albanian government has launched an urgent legislative initiative to amend the Criminal Procedure …
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Proposed legal changes, which would protect ministers and other top officials from suspension by the courts, draw condemnation as a move to block anti-corruption investigations. Original post Here
Catch up on the weekend’s most important developments with Balkan Insight’s digest of news from countries across the region. Original post Here
Tirana Times, February 15, 2026 – Albania’s much publicized artificial intelligence “minister” Diella is now at the center of a legal and political controversy after actor Anila Bisha filed a lawsuit against the Albanian government, accusing state institutions of unlawfully using her image and voice. The case, filed at the Administrative …
How legislative moves to protect senior officials are putting Albania’s rule of law and EU path at risk By Zef Preçi When governments begin rewriting the rules to protect themselves from the courts, the problem is no longer legal. It is political. Albania’s latest debate over judicial measures against senior …
An unfolding scandal of global proportions combines with eventful developments in the region in our selection of Balkan Insight Premium stories this week. Original post Here
MPs in both Kosovo and Albania on Thursday adopted declarations in support of the four former guerilla KLA leaders, including Thaci, whose trial for war crimes in The Hague is coming to an end. Original post Here
Actress Anila Bisha told BIRN that her image was used as the face of Albania’s AI-generated public procurements ‘minister’ without proper permission. Original post Here
Tirana Times, February 10, 2026 – Serbia and North Macedonia have secured concrete European Union funding to integrate into Europe’s emerging artificial intelligence infrastructure, while Albania—despite high-profile political messaging around AI—has been left outside the first wave of financed projects. According to the latest map and project list published by …