Scheme of entry into EU countries for persons with travel ban, Tirana Prosecution gives the decisions for the accused
The Tirana court confirmed the security measures for the investigator Enea Sulejmani and the employee of the Rinas police station, Briken Terziu, leaving them under arrest in prison indefinitely during the ongoing investigations. The security measures remained unchanged for the other employees, under “house arrest” Sokol Xhika, Ermal Mesi and …
Giorgia Meloni arrives by helicopter in Shengjin
Prime Minister of Italy, Giorgia Meloni, has arrived in Albania. The number one of the Italian government traveled by helicopter and is currently in Shengjin. Together with Prime Minister Edi Rama, she will inspect the works in the Gjadra camp, where the reception center for immigrants coming from Italy will …
Romania/ Minister Hasani signs the agreement, work begins on the mutual recognition of social security
On the second day of his official visit to Romania, the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Igli Hasani, was received by his counterpart, Luminita Odobescu. Minister Hasani appreciated Romania’s support in Albania’s journey towards the European Union, as he emphasized the need to speed up the integration process for …
Meloni : I hope that the agreement will be an example for EU
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni thanked Prime Minister Edi Rama and the Albanians for the support given to the establishment of the reception center for immigrants in Lezha. In a press conference with Prime Minister Edi Rama, after inspecting the works at the reception center, the head of the Italian …
“Rama was attacked because of us”, Meloni: Neighborly relations are not affected
The Italian Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, in the press conference she is holding after inspecting the works at the reception center for immigrants in Lezhë, also answered the question about the recent attacks on the Albanian government after the approval of the agreement months ago. “I think that the real …
Giorgia Meloni today visits Shengjin, inspects the camp in Gjader
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will pay an official visit to Albania today, while she will inspect the area of Gjadri in Lezhë, where a refugee camp is expected to be built according to the agreement signed between Tirana and official Rome. In Gjadër, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will be …
Sentenced to 25 years in prison for two murders, a 61 year old man arrested in Fier
A 61-year-old man, sentenced to 25 years in prison for two murders, was arrested by the police in Fier. Pjeter Pacani, considered a person of high social risk, was handcuffed in his apartment in the neighborhood “1 Maji”, Fier, as part of the coded police operation “Wanted”. In 2011, near …
Acting mayor of Himara resigns
Blerina Bala has resigned from the post of Mayor of Himara. ABC News reporter Elton Nika reports that Bala resigned for personal reasons. “However, due to personal reasons that require my time and full attention, I regret to inform you of my inability to continue the office of Mayor of …
Giorgia Meloni visit in Albania to inspects the emigrant camp
The Prime Minister of Italy, Giorgia Meloni will come to Albania on Wednesday. According to the agenda published by the Italian press offices, she will only visit Gjadra, where the camp will be where the immigrants’ residence will be built. Journalist Fjona Xhafaj reports that in addition to the week …
RAI3 show/Rama: Undeserved mud for Albania and Albanians
Prime Minister Edi Rama addressed the public opinion with a message regarding the publications of the Report program of the Italian television channel Rai3 on Albania. Rama has described these publications as undeserved mud for Albania and Albanians. According to the head of the government, there were accusations and mentions …
Enkileda Carja delivered a dominant performance at the European Youth Weightlifting Championships in Batumi, setting two European records. She first broke the record in the snatch with a lift of 103 kilograms. Then she continued her strong performance in the clean and jerk, lifting 123 kilograms. As a result, she …
Emiriana Sako met farmers in Katundi i Ri to discuss agricultural development. She said farmers should form Agricultural Cooperation Societies to strengthen the sector. She explained that these groups help farmers access financing, subsidies, and rural development programs more easily. Moreover, she stressed the role of the local government. She …
TIRANA, April 23 – Customs administrations from the region and international partners met in Moldova at a CEFTA (Central European Free Trade Agreement) working group session. The meeting focused on authorised economic operators and customs risk management as part of regional efforts to facilitate trade. Participants discussed the development of …
TIRANA, April 23 – Rexhep Qosja, a leading Kosovan literary scholar, public intellectual and political thinker, has passed away aged 89. Born in 1936 in Vuthaj (Montenegro), Qosja became one of the most influential voices in Albanian-language intellectual life. He worked across literature, academia and public debate, with influence in …
TIRANA, April 23 – The Port of Durrës received two cruise ships carrying foreign tourists as Albania continued to attract growing interest in Mediterranean cruise tourism. Around 150 passengers arrived aboard the vessels “Monet” and “La Belle de l’Adriatique”. Prime Minister Edi Rama shared images of the arrivals, describing the …
TIRANA, April 23 – Deputy Prime Minister Albana Koçiu said Albania places women and girls at the centre of its technological transformation strategy. She spoke at a cybersecurity event marking International Girls in ICT Day, organised by the National Authority for Cyber Security. Koçiu said Albania has developed around 1,300 …
TIRANA, April 23 – President Bajram Begaj of Albania is visiting the United States, where he took part as guest of honour in a forum titled “The American Dream at 250: Still Within Reach?” The event was organised by Texas A&M University and the George H. W. Bush School of …
TIRANA, April 23 – Authorities in Albania have advanced a pilot project to digitalise agricultural land management in Berat, covering more than 100 farms. The initiative forms part of efforts to develop the Land Parcel Identification System (LPIS) and prepare for the Integrated Administration and Control System (IACS). The EU4PropertyRights …
TIRANA, April 23 – Albania is hosting the International Girls in ICT Day 2026 event, a global initiative of the International Telecommunication Union aimed at encouraging more women to enter the technology and communications sectors. The event in Tirana brings together institutional representatives, international partners and the academic community under …
TIRANA, April 23 – Albanian weightlifter Briken Calja won the European title in the clean and jerk at the European Championships in Batumi, Georgia. He competed in the 79-kilogram category and lifted 187 kilograms in the discipline. Calja also secured the silver medal in the combined total, lifting 340 kilograms …