Man found dead inside car in Fier
A 39-year-old man from Tirana was found without signs of life in Fier, in the village of Daullas. From the actions so far, it is suspected that the 39-year-old committed suicide with a firearm. Police services immediately went to the scene, where they found a pistol and a cartridge case. …
Ilir Panda, elected deputy president of the Supreme Court
The general meeting of judges of the Supreme Court held this Thursday the procedure for the election of the Deputy President of this Court. Referring to the requirements of Article 26, point 3 of Law no. 98/2016 “On the organization of judicial power in the Republic of Albania” as well …
Man arrested for dealing drugs near Saranda school
A 44-year-old man was arrested by the police on Thursday morning, after he was caught selling narcotics near schools in Saranda. During the control carried out against the 44-year-old, the Police services found quantities of suspected narcotic cannabis, divided into about 63 doses, ready for sale. From the verifications carried …
Human remains found in Saranda identified
Adnant Jaupi is the 53-year-old from Elbasan whose body was found decomposed in Xarrë village, Konispol municipality. The 53-year-old from Elbasan worked as a shepherd in Xarre, while he had been missing for about 2-3 months. His family members were also interested in this. From the investigation, there are no …
Hearing on ex-minister of defense postponed
Hearing on former Minister of Defense, Fatmir Mediu has been postponed due to the absence of two lawyers. Next session is expected to be held on November 30 at 10:00. It should be noted that the Court reassigned the state-appointed lawyer, Artan Simon. Mediu is accused of abuse of duty …
Notorious criminal extradited from France to Albania
Behar Bajri has been extradited from France to Albania this Thursday. He was arrested in France, in September, thanks to the exchange between the Albanian and French police of information provided by the police intelligence, about his location. However, the 43-year-old was declared an international wanted by Interpol Tirana, within …
Albanian government approves the agreement with Italy for the immigrants
Albanian government has approved the agreement with Italy for African immigrants who will come to our country. It has been learned that this decision has entered into force immediately, meanwhile it is already expected to pass in the parliament. We remind you that Italy builds structures for the stay of …
Council of Albanian Ambassadors on the agreement between Albania and Italy for refugees.
The Council of Albanian Ambassadors has issued the following statement in Tirana on Nov. 15, 2023: The Council of Albanian Ambassadors assesses that the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Italy and Albania for the landing and processing of asylum requests of refugees aiming for Italy or other countries of the European …
Op/Ed: EU’s ASM draft: The good, the bad and the unwritten
By Daniel Serwer, Nov. 15, 2023 The EU-proposed draft of the statute for the Association of Serb-majority Municipalities in Kosovo is now widely available. Is it good, or is it bad? The answer of course is complicated and depends not only on what is in the proposed text but also what …
EU and Germany invest €14.6 million on waste management project in Albania
TIRANA, Nov. 15, 2023 – The European Union and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) are investing €14.6 million on a project aimed at improving waste management in Albania. The “EU for Circular Economy and Circular Economy for Sustainable Urban Development” project, managed by GIZ Albania …
Instead of stimulating investment in agriculture or energy, critics say a 2015 ‘special law’ on strategic investment in Albania has simply made it easier and more profitable for certain privileged businesspeople to build luxury villas on the coast. Original post Here
Halfway into a 12-month ban on TikTok in Albania, anecdotal evidence suggests the prohibition is being widely flouted while the government remains silent on promised filters to weed out ‘undesirable’ content. Original post Here
Our selection of Premium stories this week looks at the challenges facing the region as the summer season winds down and business-as-usual resumes. Original post Here
Court again bans MPs from forming institutions deriving from the February elections while it considers a complaint about the failure to elect a deputy speaker from the Serb community, as guaranteed in the constitution. Original post Here
On the eve of Saudi Arabia’s Cultural Week, which will take place in Tirana from September 16–20 at the Palace of Congresses, the Ambassador of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to the Republic of Albania, Mr. Faisal bin Ghazi Hafzi, through a press statement, praised this event as …
When Denisa Kasa returned from abroad and saw the state of Albania’s filthy waterways, she was shocked. Now she has formed an independent collective of young people dedicated to the ‘dream of clean rivers’. Original post Here
Tirana will soon open its doors to the sights, sounds, and flavors of Arabia. From 16 to 20 September 2025, the Palace of Congresses will transform into a vibrant stage for Saudi Cultural Week, a five-day celebration of art, heritage, and creativity hosted by the Saudi Ministry of Culture. The festival promises to be more …
Albania’s hosting of an exiled Iranian opposition group was never likely to be easy. Now it’s under criminal investigation. Original post Here
Our selection of Balkan Insight Premium stories this week sheds light on police brutality, hidden influence, strained bilateral relations and other turbulent issues across the region. Original post Here
The city of Durres on Albania’s Adriatic coast boasts a fine selection of Roman-era mosaics. But due to a lack of initiative by the local authorities, progress has been slow to preserve them and make them available for the public to view. Original post Here