Begaj’s message to Albanians on Independence Day
President of the Republic, Bajram Begaj has congratulated this Tuesday all Albanians from Vlora on the occassion of Independence Day. In a social media statement, the Head of State called on Albanians to be guided by high goals, the highest of which is the protection of the values of peace, …
About 14 Kg cannabis found in Shkodra uninhabited house
Police of Shkodra has conducted checks against the cultivation of narcotics, during which 13.8 kg of cannabis were found in an uninhabited house. In an action, the police identified 9 members of the group and arrested 3 of them. In August of this year, the Police annihilated the criminal group, …
Head of C.Court: Constitution guarantees rule of law
Head of the Constitutional Court of Albania, Holta Zaçaj declared Monday that although it does not do politics, the Constitutional Courts influence the political life of Albania and it guarantees the rule of law. In a solemn session on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Constitution of Albania, …
SPAK seized the assets of businessman Pellumb Gjoka
The decision to seize the property of businessman Pellumb Gjoka, who was arrested as part of a criminal group after the disclosure of communications in the SKY application, is upheld. It has been learned that the Special Appeal approved the decision of the first instance. Meanwhile, businessman Gjoka has been …
Interior Minister in London, reveals the key point of cooperation between England and Albania
Interior Minister Taulant Balla is in London, one year after the meeting between the two Prime Ministers Rama and Sunak. During his speech, he stated that they agreed to deepen cooperation in three areas of common interest. Therefore, Balla emphasized that until now they have achieved impressive results in the …
In-depth: Lack of proper controls on pesticide use in the region leads to worry
It is difficult to imagine present-day agriculture without them, but the use of chemical substances is always a risk. Pesticides are the best regulated compounds on the market, but their incorrect and frequent application can lead to unsafe food and can further cause health problems. Safe food laws are ideal …
Two injured in Lac gas cylinder blast
A gas cylinder exploded in the No. 1 district of Laç city, due to which, a couple was injured this Monday morning. From the explosion of the gas cylinder, the lady of the house suffered burns on 50% of her body and was sent in a serious condition to the …
Five doctors in Fier to face prosecution on patient’s negligence charges
Prosecutor’s Office of Fier has sent five doctors for trial this Monday for negligence. According to the official announcement, the doctors neglected the medical treatment of a citizen who later died. Meanwhile, it is emphasized that the Prosecutor’s Office of Fier is fully committed to prosecuting and bringing to justice …
Albanian youth found hanged, with hands tied in Greece
A young Albanian man was found hanging from a tree in Greece this Monday morning. According to local media, the body of the 29-year-old man was found in a tree in a village in Kyllini. The authorities managed to identify the young man from the items found during the search …
Road transport directorate’s jurist arrested for forging documents
A jurist of the General Directorate of Road Transport Services (DRSHTRR) in Elbasan has been detained by the police after being wanted as part of the “Fraud” operation for falsification of documents and misuse of duties. From the investigations, it is suspected that the 30-year-old woman abused her duty, by …
Whether it’s political crises, corruption or political monopolies, our Balkan Insight Premium stories this week highlight the stalemates that so often hold the region back. Original post Here
Analysts and opposition MPs say Prime Minister Edi Rama’s public backing for his indicted deputy is a direct challenge to the fight against organised crime and corruption. Original post Here
Mayor Erion Veliaj looks on course to continue governing the city from his jail cell – after the Constitutional Court annulled his dismissal and PM Edi Rama said he will not call early elections in Tirana. Original post Here
In the first of her monthly dispatches from the heartland of the European Union, Gjeraqina Tuhina looks at which Balkan states have been getting gold stars – or black marks – from the enlargement commissioners. Original post Here
1. The Last Cycle of Extremist Ideologies in the Old Continent – Council of Europe In 2011, the Council of Europe adopted the final version of the Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence (Istanbul Convention), which contained many useful provisions. However, Article 3(c), which …
TIRANA, Albania (Tirana Times) November 11, 2025. The criminal charges filed against Deputy Prime Minister and Infrastructure Minister Belinda Balluku over the Llogara Tunnel project have pushed Albania’s flagship justice reform into uncharted territory, bringing prosecutors closer than ever to the core of Prime Minister Edi Rama’s government. The Special …
Albania’s smaller parties believe the country’s two main political forces unexpectedly agreed to work together on electoral reform in order to fix the system to maintain their dominance. Original post Here
The Western Balkan countries remain important corridors in Europe for drug and human trafficking and migrant smuggling, says the 2025 Organised Crime Index, produced by an anti-graft NGO. 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 sat with the Head of the Taipei Representative office in Italy, Ambassador Vincent Tsao on his recent visit to Albania to talk about cooperation and exchange in technology, development, education and more… Your Excellency, Taiwan is known globally for its advanced technology and innovation sectors. What specific areas …