Police seized a large sum of money from an elderly man a
A 72-year-old man was chased by the Montenegrin police where he resisted by not being stopped after police alerts, where he was then blocked by the Albanian Border Police at the Hani i Hoti customs point. Faruk Sekja was carrying a firearm where he tried to hide it behind a …
Commander-in-Chief of the Guard of the Republic resigns
The Commander-in-Chief of the Guard of the Republic Gramoz Sako has resigned. Since 2013, Sako has led the institution that takes care of the security of high state dignitaries and the preservation of objects of special importance. Who is Gramoz Sako? Gramoz Sako was born in Tepelena, on January 19, …
Exchange rate point robbed in Tirana
An exchange rate point was robbed early this Friday morning as the thieves took milions. The event happened in Kamez, while sources confirmed for albaniandailynews.com that everything happened around 04:00 am, where three persons were seen entering with force the businesses and taking the money. Police said that the perpetrators …
Six arrested for trying to bribe police officers
Six drivers have been arrested in the last 24 hours in the capital. These people tried to bribe the Traffic Police employees. They were found in violation and in order to avoid legal penalties, they tried to bribe the Police officers, offering them sums of money. /abcnews.al […] Read More… …
Young man arrested for trafficking cannabis and cocaine to Italy
A 31-year-old man was arrested after being declared internationally wanted as part of a structured criminal group for drug trafficking. The young man, who was part of the criminal group for a period of 7 years, is accused of having trafficked to Italy 3.4 tons of cannabis and 35 kg …
INSTAT’s data hackled by Homeland Justice
The website of the Albanian Institute of Statistics (INSTAT) was hacked this Thursday. The news was made public as soon as the page cannot be opened or generate any information. So far, albaniandailynews.com has learned that the hackers are the Homeland Justice. The same declared responsible for the other pages …
Kosovo postpones Serbian dinar ban amid international pressure
Kosovo’s Deputy Prime Minister, Besnik Bislimi, said on Wednesday that a regulation enforcing a euro-only policy for cash payments will enter into force as planned on February 1, while announcing a transition period for local Serbs who still use Serbia’s currency, the dinar. However, Bislimi did not specify how long …
Elbasan prosecution seizes assets of 2 citizens
In Elbasan, assets worth about 550 thousand euros were seized, as part of the coded police operation “Real Estate” and in implementation of the measures defined in the national operational plan “Rule of Law”. It is suspected that these have their source from the criminal activities of 2 citizens, who …
GJKKO postpones session for Berisha
The Special Court did not come out with a decision this Thursday, regarding the complaint of former Prime Minister Sali Berisha, who requested permission to participate in the sessions in the Assembly. ABC News reporter Ermal Vija reports that the hearing has been postponed and the next one will take …
Albania’s Constitutional Court clears controversial deal with Italy to host third-country migrants in extraterritorial camps
TIRANA, Jan. 29, 2024 – In a tight 5-4 vote, the Albanian Constitutional Court has ruled that a controversial agreement between Albania and Italy on migrants is “in line” with the country’s constitution, greenlighting the ruling majority to approve the government decisions in parliament. The ruling came after a group …
Kosovo faces Turkey tonight at 20:45 at Prishtina’s “Fadil Vokrri” Stadium. The match is part of the 2026 World Cup play-offs, hosted by the USA, Mexico, and Canada. President Bajram Begaj wished the Kosovo team success. “Heart in Prishtina. Go, Kosovo!” Begaj wrote on social media. The match is seen …
Prime Minister Edi Rama, also Socialist Party leader, announced the creation of a state oil company. He said it will transform the hydrocarbon market and protect consumers. At the Socialist Party Assembly in Unit 7, Rama addressed rising fuel prices due to the Middle East conflict. He explained that removing …
Prime Minister Edi Rama, also Socialist Party leader, said today that Albania fights corruption more than ever. He credited government reforms that make systems less vulnerable to corruption. At the Socialist Party Assembly in Unit 7, Rama highlighted that Albania leads the region in public procurement quality. Ministries and agencies …
Foreign Minister Ferit Hoxha said Albania faces no blockage in its EU accession process. He stressed that the country has advanced in closing chapters, but member states make the final decisions. “Reforms are our key to joining the European family,” Hoxha told Top Channel. He rejected claims of any obstacles …
Economy and Innovation Minister Delina Ibrahimaj attended the presentation of a report on Albanian businesses’ readiness for the EU single market. She called it the starting point for a new support program for the private sector. The program will guide businesses over the next four years. It will help them …
Albania participated in the 2026 OECD Global Forum on Anti-Corruption and Integrity in Paris, the Public Administration Department (DAP) announced. Marcela Kërëku, Director of Integrity, Oversight, and Administrative and Judicial Complaints at DAP, represented the country. She highlighted integrity as a key factor for competitiveness and development. During the session …
Prime Minister Edi Rama, also Socialist Party (PS) leader, said PS will succeed in the next local elections. At the PS Assembly in Unit 7, Rama said, “We start preparing for elections long before others. When others watch us, we focus on ourselves.” He added the party balances election planning …
Prime Minister Edi Rama, also Socialist Party leader, said Albania’s EU negotiation process is on track. At the PS Assembly in Unit 7, Rama rejected media claims of a stalled integration. “These reports are 100% false,” he said. He added, “We follow an agreed calendar with the EU. The European …
Italian newspaper Corriere dello Sport describes Kosovo as a Balkan fairy tale, a mix of roots, departures, returns, and children scattered across Europe. Kosovo dreams of its first World Cup, and today, that goal in America no longer seems distant. The dramatic 4-3 victory over Slovakia, which boosted the team’s …
Speaker of Parliament Niko Peleshi met today with co-rapporteurs of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, Ionut-Marian Stroe and Pavel Jablonski, to discuss Albania’s reform progress and democratic standards. During the meeting, Peleshi highlighted that since exiting the monitoring system in April 2024, Albania has made significant advances …