SPAK reveals charges against Berisha, Malltezi
The Special Prosecution Against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK) has revealed the official charges against former Prime Minister Sali Berisha, his son-in-law Jamarber Malltezi and the builder Fatmir Bektashi. It is learned that Berisha is accused of passive corruption carried out in collaboration according to article 260 and 25 of …
Arbëresh language soon in all schools of Calabria, Begaj: Together, we are all stronger
President Bajram Begaj, on the second day of his visit to Cosenza in Calabria, also stopped at “Spezzano Albanese”, where he was received by the Arber community and the local authorities. To welcome the head of state, Albanian citizens who fled the country in recent years arrived in Calabrian Arberia …
SPAK discloses Berisha’s involvement in ‘Partizani Complex’ affair
The Special Prosecutor’s Office against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK) in Tirana has officially published the charges against former Prime Minister Sali Berisha, his son-in-law Jamarbër Malltezi and builder Fatmir Bektashi, in connection with the privatization of the former Partizani complex. In the announcement of SPAK, it is stated that …
President Begaj three-day visit in Italy
President of the Republic of Albania, Bajram Begaj will conduct an official visit to the municipalities inhabited by Arbëresh people in the Calabria region, at invitation of the Calabrian authorities and the Regional Institute of the Arbëresh community of Calabria. From October 20 to 23, Begaj will meet Arbëresh residents …
Murder of Shkodra senior citizen by axe solved, one arrested
A serious crime that took place in Shkodra, where a dead body was found on Thursday in Boks village in a canal, has been solved, as announced this Friday. Police revealed that initially, it was thought that it was a natural death, but the examination of the corpse showed that …
Rrumbullaku-Sandoval discuss cracking down on criminal groups
General Director of the State Police, Muhamet Rrumbullaku, continues the meetings with representatives of international law enforcement authorities and police leaders of different countries, with the aim of creating new bridges of cooperation, for the exchange of information that serves to combat criminal activities, in especially the international trafficking of …
Ex-mayor of Durres seeks freedom after ‘abuse of duty’ charges
Former Mayor of Durres Vangjush Dako, arrested for “abuse of duty” on two occasions, appealed to the Supreme Court the decision of the Special Appeal that left the security measure of detention in prison unchanged. The appeal has been registered as the lot casting has appointed Ilir Panda as relator …
File on Greece-imprisoned Lushnja gang’s head passed to SPAK
Prosecution of Elbasan announced this Friday incompetence for the file of Laert Haxhiu’s group, passing it to the Social Prosecution against Organized Crime and Corruption (SPAK). Initially, this prosecutor started the investigation for a murder that happened in Peqin where the suspect was Artan Tafani, the latter after being arrested …
Interior minister calls for ‘self-cleaning’ of Police ranks
Interior Minister Taulant Balla, accompanied by the Director of DVP, Durres Skender Hita, held a meeting with the structures of the Police Station in Kavaja, where he emphasized the need for deepening the process of self-cleaning of the police ranks and increasing public confidence. The Minister also underlined the commitment …
European Parliament to vote on resolution condemning Kosovo attack
European Parliament (EP) is expected to approve this Thursday a resolution on the relations between Kosovo and Serbia, as well as on the terrorist attack in the village of Banjska. This resolution was initiated by the political group of social democrats in the EP, as they assess the situation in …
After a campaign of promises for legalization, property titles, fine forgiveness, and tourism development, the government returns to Theth with the bulldozers of the National Inspectorate for the Protection of Territory (IKMT). Residents accuse the government of deception and corruption. By Lindita Çela – July 13, 2025 “Welcome! May God …
In a remote valley in northern Albania, locals claim they were encouraged to build cabins to promote tourism. When the authorities sent in bulldozers to demolish what they said are illegal constructions, anger boiled over. 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
Our selection of Balkan Insight Premium stories this week brings some surprises – some good, some less so – while continuing to look back on 20 years of BIRN. Original post Here
The Albanian parliament has adopted a national strategy to combat foreign interference and disinformation – but the opposition claims it could be used against domestic media that expose government failings. Original post Here
Tirana Times, TIRANA July 9, 2025— Albania’s High Court on Tuesday upheld the pretrial detention of Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj, marking a decisive moment in both the judicial handling of the high-profile case and in Veliaj’s political unraveling. The ruling, which confirms the March 13 decision of the Court of …
By Tirana Time staff KORÇA, Albania ,Tirana Times, July 9 , 2025 — Greece inaugurated a new building for its Consulate General in the southeastern Albanian city of Korça on Sunday, in a ceremony that highlighted the deepening diplomatic ties between the two neighboring countries and renewed Athens’ focus on …
Tirana Times. July 8, 2025. Albania is shrinking—demographically, economically, and institutionally. A once-youthful country on the edge of Europe is now in the grip of a mass exodus that analysts warn is no longer just a social or economic crisis, but a growing threat to national security. In a nation …
By Syle Ukshini For more than a century, the Serbian state and Church have mythologized the Battle of Kosovo of 1389 as a defining moment of Serbian identity—a narrative culminating each year in the celebration of Vidovdan, Serbia’s national and religious holiday observed on June 28. Originally linked to the …
by Vilson Blloshmi From the way it was announced to its substance, Prime Minister Edi Rama’s latest ultimatum to “clear public spaces within 2 weeks” is neither a law, nor a public policy, nor a government decision. It is a personal order, a voice over the phone that, in any …