Fatos Nano is successfully operated
The surgical intervention of former Prime Minister Fatos Nano has been successfully completed. ABC News has learned that Nano has been fitted with partial dentures. Fatos Nano will continue to stay in the hospital for rehabilitation. This is not the first time that the former prime minister has been hospitalized, …
Balluku: I have met the residents of Thumana, a provisional solution until the overpass is built
The Minister of Infrastructure and Energy, Belinda Balluku, stated in the Parliament, while the interpellation for the Thumane-Kashar axis is being held, that she met with the residents and they have reached a solution. The Deputy Prime Minister said that there should be an alternative route until the completion of …
Afghan Refugees Promised US Shelter Still Stuck in Albanian Limbo
In an Albanian coastal town, there are Afghans who fled the Taliban’s return to power in 2021, fearing for their lives. They were promised safe passage to the US. Three years later, they are still waiting. Original post Here
Albania’s Former PM Berisha Charged with Corruption
Former Prime Minister Sali Berisha said on Wednesday that Albania’s Special Prosecution Against Corruption and Organised Crime had informed him that he has been charged with corruption. Original post Here
23 years since the September 11 attacks, Begaj: This day serves as a reminder of the ongoing fight against terrorism
President Bajram Begaj says that the attacks of September 11, 2001 in the USA, where about 3 thousand people lost their lives, should serve as a reminder of the ongoing fight against terrorism. In a post on Facebook, he writes that the threat of terrorism has not disappeared because it …
Summit of Afghan Women in Tirana, Hasani: Albania, part of international efforts for peace and stability in Afghanistan
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Igli Hasani, participated in the proceedings of the Summit of Afghan women, the largest meeting of the last three years of women and girls human rights activists from Afghanistan, held in Tirana under the auspices of the Ministry for Europe. During his speech, the minister …
Double murder in Roskovec, police arrested two sons of the author for coorperation
The number of those arrested in connection with the murder of two brothers Gramoz and Lavdimir Kurtaj in the village of Kurjan in Roskovec has increased to four. The two sons of the author Altin Kuka, Ervis Kuka, 21 years old, and Emaurisio Kuka, 18 years old, have also been …
Berisha leaves SPAK, former prime minister officially accused
Berisha leaves SPAK. The former prime minister is officially accused, the accusation of corruption is communicated to him Before SPAK, there are many police forces, but very few supporters of Berisha. “I am here today to present to them the solemn promise that Edi Rama will not be able to …
From Dubai to Albania: How Drug Money Fuelled Tirana’s Real Estate Boom
Court documents detail claims of how an alleged drug boss living in Dubai laundered money in his native Albania, helping to fuel a rapid rise in real estate prices. Original post Here
The investigation of Jorgo Goro for the abuse of property is closed, SPAK send the file to the court
The Special Prosecutor’s Office (SPAK) has closed the investigation into the former mayor of Himara, Jorgo Goro. ABC News reporter Ermal Vija reports that SPAK has sent the file to the court for Goron, who is accused of property abuse. “SPAK has officially communicated the accusations of abuse of office …
TIRANA, May 9 – President of the Council of Europe Antonio Costa sent a message to Albania on Europe Day, describing the occasion as a moment to reflect on shared European values and the progress of aspiring countries toward integration. Addressing Albanian citizens as future members of the European Union, …
Prime Minister Edi Rama urged Elbasan to become a leading city for startups and innovation during a meeting with winners of Albania’s national startup program for 2025 and new applicants for 2026. During the event, young innovators presented projects in technology and the digital economy. Meanwhile, organizers highlighted the rapid …
Mayor of Elbasan Gledian Llatja said startups will transform into concrete development models for Elbasan during a meeting with winners of Albania’s 2025 startup program and new applicants for 2026. The event took place at the newly renovated “Onufri” arts high school in Elbasan. Young innovators presented promising technology projects …
Prime Minister Edi Rama met today in Elbasan with winners of Albania’s 2025 startup program and applicants for 2026, who presented promising projects in technology and innovation. During the meeting, Rama said technology is rapidly transforming economic development and innovation. He explained that the world has moved from linear growth …
Albania inaugurated its National Pavilion at the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia with the presentation of “A Place in the Sun” by artist Genti Korini, curated by Małgorzata Ludwisiak. During the opening ceremony, Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Sports Blendi Gonxhja described Albania’s participation as a …
Minister of Interior Besfort Lamallari addressed the International Migration Forum at the United Nations and reaffirmed Albania’s commitment to safe, orderly, and legal migration. During his speech, Lamallari stressed that Albania supports migration policies based on human rights, international cooperation, and stronger engagement with the Albanian diaspora. Furthermore, he said …
Minister of Environment Sofjan Jaupaj met today with Dame Dimitrovski, adviser to the Prime Minister of North Macedonia, and Raimund Jehle during the regional conference United for Climate. During the meeting, Jaupaj discussed a regional forestry initiative supported by the Green Climate Fund and the Food and Agriculture Organization. Furthermore, …
U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Nancy VanHorn attended the “Battle of the Bands” concert in Tirana featuring the Flagship and the Orchestra of the Albanian Armed Forces. During her opening remarks, VanHorn said the event celebrated “Freedom 250,” a global initiative launched by Donald Trump to honor 250 years of American independence, …
Ura e Kamarës is a historic medieval bridge located near the village of Mirakë, along the Elbasan–Librazhd national road. To reach it, visitors follow the old Egnatia Road and pass through a narrow village path. Then they arrive at the bridge site. The bridge measures about 40 meters in length …
TIRANA, May 8 – An opposition protest took place in central Tirana on Friday evening, gathering supporters along “Dëshmorët e Kombit” boulevard in front of the Prime Minister’s Office. The demonstra ion started at around 19:30 and formed part of a series of opposition rallies against the government. Unlike previous …