Bled Strategic Forum/ Rama meets with EU officials in Slovenia
Prime Minister Edi Rama is in Slovenia, where he will be present at the Bled forum, held today and tomorrow. Global concerns around the world will be addressed in this forum. In the footage published by the Prime Minister’s Office, we can see the moment when the head of the …
A 28 year old arrested in Lezha for drug trafficking in Italy
A 28-year-old man was arrested in Lezha, with the aim of extradition to Italy. According to the police, the young man from Puka was wanted internationally by the Italian authorities as part of a criminal organization for the trafficking of narcotics. In 2023, the Court of Bologna assigned the security …
Our solidarity with Ukraine, the most natural thing”, Rama in Prague: A dispute cannot be resolved with an army
“There is no interest or need to see Russia as an ally as long as in Russia the dream of a certain variant of imperialism either in the old or the new way will not disappear. We are the only country in Europe that since 1990 there has not been …
Rama: Western Balkans in EU is not an expansion, but a union
“We are Europeans. I have a slightly different approach to Alexander’s as to who was the biggest promoter of expansion over the last two years, it was not Emmanuel but Vladimir. Europe needed Vladimir to attack Ukraine so that it would no longer be taken away because the Western Balkans …
Albania faces international scrutiny over suspected toxic waste trafficking
TIRANA, Aug. 30, 2024 – The discovery that 800 tons of industrial waste, suspected to contain hazardous toxic substances, were exported from Albania’s port of Durrës — likely originating outside the country — has sparked a major international investigation, raising serious concerns about Albania’s potential role in global waste trafficking …
An old man arrested for trying to rape a minor girl
A 71-year-old man tried to rape a minor girl. According to preliminary information, it was the girl’s father who reported the case to the police. According to the statements, it is known that the elderly Pellumb Lamçe has undressed the 8-year-old girl in order to have sexual relations. It is …
Two arrested for cannabis cultivating
Two brothers and a 20-year-old man were captured by the police in Malesia e Madhe. It is learned that they cultivated narcotic plants in cooperation with each other, which were destroyed by the Police by burning them. While, the three citizens were caught during the operation on the road axis …
A 36 year old murdered in Shkoder
Elis Rroshkodol, 36 years old, was shot dead on in Shkoder in the Zdrale area. The murder happened inside a bar, while the victim was drinking coffee. Police notif: “Around 12:30, in the “Ahmet Haxhia” neighborhood, in a bar, it is suspected that an unidentified citizen shot and killed citizen …
The murder of Gentjan Bejtja, is identified one of the suspected perpetrators
The State Police has identified one of the suspected perpetrators who participated in the murder of Gentjan Bejtja in March of this year in the yard of his apartment in Larushk. It is about the 41-year-old Florian Plaku from Vlora, who has been announced as an international wanted man, since, …
“Diplo 2024″/Hasani reveals why Kosovo was not represented by any political factor: We also agreed on the opening of the embassy in Indonesia
At the end of the Conference of Ambassadors “Diplo 2024”, Minister Igli Hasani is holding a conversation with journalists, where he is sharing details from the various meetings. Asked why Kosovo did not have any political factor as a representative, he said that it is related to health reasons. So, …
TIRANA, May 7 – Nexhmije Pagarusha, one of the most iconic figures in Albanian music, was born 93 years ago in the village of Pagarusha in Malisheva of Kosova. Her career lasted more than five decades and moved between folk and operatic music, shaped by a distinctive soprano voice. “Baresha” …
TIRANA, May 7 – More than 200 artists from Albania and across the region will perform during the 2026 edition of the VjosArt festival. The 10-day event combines art, tourism and environmental awareness along the Vjosa River. The festival will take place from May 21 to May 31 across several …
Ermal Nufi met with Gegë Lleshi on Wednesday to discuss closer cooperation in defense and security. During the meeting, both sides highlighted their shared commitment to expanding cooperation in military education, joint training, and exercises. In addition, they discussed cooperation in civil protection and emergency management. Nufi stressed that Kosovo …
Ervin Demo welcomed Monika Zach and an Austrian delegation in Tirana on Wednesday. The delegation included 14 mayors and around 60 senior local government representatives. The group was led by Johannes Pressl. During the meeting, both sides discussed the role of local government in the European integration process. In addition, …
Eva Palatova called for the rapid formation of a new government in Kosovo following the June 7 elections. Speaking during Europe Day activities in Prishtina, Palatova also urged political parties to reach a compromise on electing the country’s president. She stressed that the future government should have a strong parliamentary …
Adriatik Kupi welcomed a delegation from the United States Embassy in Tirana during an introductory meeting held at the General Directorate of Prisons. During the meeting, the US representatives praised the cooperative approach of the prison administration. They also highlighted the importance of continued institutional cooperation in support of reforms …
Ermal Nufi welcomed Cosmin Dobran in Tirana on Thursday. The meeting focused on the Security and Defense Partnership between Albania and the European Union. Both sides described the partnership as an important platform for structured cooperation. Albania reaffirmed its commitment to continuing dialogue and achieving concrete results. Meanwhile, Nufi stressed …
TIRANA, May 7 – Albania and France are deepening cooperation in the justice sector. Talks in Tirana focus on judicial reform, criminal legislation and the fight against organised crime during a visit by French Justice Minister Gerald Darmanin. The issue featured in a joint press appearance with Albanian Justice Minister …
Sofjan Jaupaj presented a national climate plan for 2026–2036 in Tirana on Wednesday. He said the plan includes 66 priority measures. It targets climate impacts such as fires, floods, and droughts. Jaupaj explained that the measures fall into soft interventions, green actions, and infrastructure investments. He added that the total …
Petrit Malaj presented in Parliament a new emergency ordinance on excise tax changes for fuel. He said the government approved the measure to soften the impact of international fuel price fluctuations and to protect consumers. Malaj explained that the decision responds to global market shocks linked to the conflict in …