SPAK: Berisha violated the measure/ GJKKO does not change its decision
The special prosecutors have found that the former Prime Minister Sali Berisha broke the house arrest security measure set by the court after he allowed other people in his apartment in violation of the court order. In Tuesday’s session the prosecutors opposed the request of Berisha’s lawyers to change the security …
Accident in a chrome mining in Martanesh, one dead
A serious event was recorded at noon on Tuesday in a chrome mining in Theka i Martanesh. Two miners, working as wagon drivers, were working and were crushed by a rock massif. Armand Peshku lost his life while being seriously injured and is being transported to Hospital. According to the …
Father arrested for sexually abused with his minor daughter
A 48-year-old man from Kavaja has been arrested by the police after being accused of having sexual relations with his minor daughter. It was the 15-year-old who denounced her father Bledar Rako for sexually abusing her during the last four years. As a result, the 48-year-old man was put in …
Kruje, man arrested for drug cultivation, plants seized
A 53-year-old man was arrested in Kruja as part of the police operation codenamed “Plant 3”. The citizen Bujar Muka cultivated cannabis narcotic plants in the village of Mukje. During the control in several wooded premises of the village of Mukje. Police services found and seized as material evidence, 65 …
Two arrested for trying to sell stolen euros in Europian banks
Two people have been arrested in Shijak after trying to sell on the market an amount of euros (with security ink) stolen in banks of EU countries. Taulant Demerxhiu, 33 years old, and Vladimir Kokomani, 43 years old, were taken into custody. The police announce that 80,000 euros were found …
Backlog reduction tool / Wisner to the court: Your work is fantastic, you need to take tougher steps
The US embassy’s chargé d’affaires, David Wisner, praised the work done with the justice reform but added that it is necessary to take more difficult steps. As the new national strategy for backlog cases in the courts is being presented, Winser said that more cooperation between the government and institutions …
New national strategy/Backlog cases in courts, Manja: KLJ, government of independent justice
The Minister of Justice, Ulsi Manja, says that the new strategy presented by the Supreme Council of the Judiciary (HCJ) for the backlogged cases in the courts, is a strategy that brings institutions together in order to judge pending cases for citizens. During his speech at the activity organized by …
SPAK sends for trial the former mayor of the Municipality of Patos, Rajmonda Balili and 6 other officials
The Special Prosecutor’s Office (SPAK) has sent for trial the former mayor of Patos and 6 other officials, accused of violating equality in tenders. From SPAK’s investigations, it turns out that the former mayor and the members of the bid evaluation committee in cooperation between them have favored contrary to …
Illegal migration, Foreign UK Secretary Cameron, to visit Albania
Lord David Cameron will visit Tirana on May 22. The British Foreign Secretary will hold meetings with Prime Minister Rama, President Begaj and Foreign Minister Hasani, to discuss cooperation relations between the two countries. The focus will again be on stopping illegal immigration, almost two years after reaching the agreement …
Mayor Veliaj meets the Albanian community in Japan
The mayor of Tirana, Erion Veliaj, concluded his visit to Japan with a meeting with the Albanian community in Tokyo. While publishing photos from the meeting, Mayor Veliaj underlines the key role played by the Albanian community there in strengthening the connection between the two countries. “At the end of …
by Nikola Kedhi Tirana Times, April 20, 2026 – On the evening of April 12, 2026, Viktor Orbán, Europe’s most scrutinized, most condemned, most exhaustively theorized leader, conceded defeat in a parliamentary election. Péter Magyar’s Tisza party had won over 53 percent of the vote. The man whom the European …
Prime Minister Edi Rama released a weekly photo album showing key engagements. He inspected Vlorë and reviewed preparations for the tourist season. Local authorities carried out work on the ground under his supervision. He visited the “Lungomare 4” project and pushed improvements in public spaces. The project targets high-traffic tourist …
TIRANA, April 20 – Albanian Civil Aviation Authority Executive Director Maksim Et’hemaj outlined rapid structural changes in Albania’s aviation sector, driven by tourism growth, infrastructure pressure, and a shift toward cleaner fuels. Global instability and volatile fuel prices continue to challenge the sector, he said. Aviation operators now accelerate work …
Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Andis Salla presented a new agricultural cooperation model in Lushnjë. He joined Mayor Eriselda Sefa to launch a Agricultural Cooperation Society (SHBB) in the olive oil sector. The initiative includes 17 local farmers. It aims to improve organization and strengthen cooperation in production. The …
TIRANA, April 20 – Kosova government designated Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization on Monday during a cabinet meeting in Prishtina. Prime Minister Albin Kurti said the decision strengthens Kosova’s commitment to international security and democratic values. He linked the move to cooperation with strategic allies against …
TIRANA, April 20 – Prime Minister Edi Rama said the migration agreement between Albania and Italy remains a unique arrangement and cannot be replicated by other European countries. He made the remarks in an interview with Italian daily Il Giornale. Rama said several European Union member states have expressed interest …
Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport Blendi Gonxhja shared updates on restoration works at Kalaja e Borshit. First, authorities carry out major restoration works. They aim to preserve the monument and improve visitor experience. Next, the project restores and stabilizes the castle structures. It also renovates the mosque inside the …
The Marubi National Museum of Photography offered free entry for International Day of Monuments and Sites. First, it invited the public to explore its exhibitions at no cost. Next, visitors experienced the exhibition “Zofia Rydet: Sociological Record.” Then, they visited “Rrok Zojzi: Ethnographic Expeditions.” In addition, the museum showcased its …
Prime Minister Edi Rama hosted composer Aldo Shllaku on the “FLASIM” podcast. First, Shllaku shared his difficult childhood. He said he was born in Elbasan during his family’s internment under the communist regime. Next, he explained his education in music. He studied in Elbasan and later left Albania after high …
TIRANA, April 20 – Kategoria Superiore, Albania’s top-tier football league, continued its 32nd round on Sunday with decisive results in the race for the championship playoffs. Elbasani clinched a 2-1 away win over Teuta in Durrës. The result secured their mathematical qualification for the league’s “Final 4” phase. Partizani drew …