RENEA and FNSH to help find Bodies of mother and 2 children suspected dead
Officials of the Armed Forces of Albania, along with their vehicles, immediately responded to the call for help and engaged in the operation to find three bodies reported drowned in the Buna River, near the village of Darragjat, Dajç administrative unit, Shkodër. Teams of officers from the Special Forces Battalion …
Prime Minister congratulate Orthodox believers on Easter
Prime Minister Edi Rama has congratulated the Orthodox believers on the Easter holiday. Through a post on Facebook, which he accompanied with a photo of a boy holding a candle in his hand, the head of government wrote: “Good morning. Happy Orthodox Easter”. At midnight, Orthodox believers across the country …
The death of the couple in Dropull, police: The author, their fellow villager
The murder of a few days ago in the village of Bodrishte in Dropulli, where the elderly couple Kosta and Kleoniqi Ilia were found dead in their apartment, is revealed. The police, in a press statement, have given details about the incident while also arrested the author of the incident, …
Mother disappearance with 3 children, one found dead
Just three days ago, a father denounced the disappearance of his wife and three minor children. Unfortunately today, on the Sunday of the Orthodox Easter, one of the children was found dead in the Drini River. The body of the dead child, was seen by a fisherman, while police suspect …
Begaj commemorates the Martyrs of Motherland
The President of the Republic, Bajram Begaj, today honored the memory and work of the martyrs of the homeland. In the name of the head of state, a wreath of flowers was placed near the “Mother Albania” Monument. The full message of the President of the Republic, Bajram Begaj: “They …
There is no freedom for Berisha and Malltezi, GJKKO leaves them under “house arrest”
The Special Court deposes Berisha and Malltez again. The lawyers submitted a request for the removal of the measure, which was rejected by the GJKKO. The former prime minister and his son-in-law, Jamarbër Malltezi, were left “under house arrest”. The Special Court of Appeal for Corruption and Organized Crime, with …
20 years after the EU accession, Czechia and Slovakia reflect on their common journey
A message of peace and regional cooperation shines through in the example of these two EU member states for the rest of the countries in the WB. Czechia and Slovakia have found themselves together and apart in various forms throughout history: as part of a bigger empire, as a …
IRI Director brings Albania’s interfaith experience to Baku Forum
Dr. Arben Ramkaj, the chairman of the Inter-Religious Cooperation Center QBNF and the Executive Director of the Albanian Institute for Inter-Religious and Inter-Cultural Dialogue was invited to the 6th World Forum in Baku, Azerbaijan. Governments, international organizations, researchers and thought leaders have gathered for the 6th edition of the World …
Serious accident, the Italian tourist loses control of the motorcycle and collides with a car
A car accident happened this morning on the entrance road of the city of Saranda. The motorcycle driven by an Italian tourist collided with a vehicle and as a result went off the road. It is learned that the tourist suffered minor injuries and was transported to Saranda Hospital for …
Serious accident in Tirana/ An police oficer loses control of the vehicle and ends up in Lana River
An accident was recorded around 06:15 at the Shkoza bridge in Tirana. The police officer of the “Shqiponja” Special Force Sector, driving the service vehicle, allegedly lost control over his direction and as a result the vehicle went off the road, falling into the Lana River. The driver of the …
TIRANA, April 20 – A new wave of travel interest is reshaping European tourism in 2026, with industry observers pointing to a growing preference for smaller, less commercial destinations across the continent. In a broader overview of emerging holiday trends, the BBC highlights several countries gaining attention from international travellers, …
TIRANA, April 20 – Albania’s Foreign Minister Ferit Hoxha met European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos to discuss progress in the country’s European Union accession process. Hoxha said talks focused on the pace of negotiations and the need to maintain current momentum. He described Albania’s EU path as based on …
TIRANA, April 20 – European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos has warned Western Balkan countries they risk losing more than €700 million in funding under the EU Growth Plan if reforms stall, according to sources cited by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. A letter sent on April 17 to regional capitals …
TIRANA, April 20 – Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama said nationalism often reflects a lack of maturity in an interview with Kathimerini ahead of his visit to Greece for the Delphi Economic Forum. Rama discussed bilateral relations with Greece, including property issues in the southern coastal region of Himara. He …
TIRANA, April 20 – An Albanian parliamentary delegation held meetings in the Italian Senate as part of a two-day visit focused on strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation. Members of the delegation met Italian senator Raffaele De Rosa to discuss economic ties, parliamentary cooperation, and Albania’s European Union accession process. Talks …
TIRANA, April 20 – Albanian authorities said the coastal city of Saranda is preparing for the upcoming tourist season with expanded public beach access and new infrastructure. Tourism Minister Blendi Gonxhja inspected recent investments alongside local officials, including the mayor of Saranda. Officials said designated public beaches will offer free …
A work not usually seen on the stage of the National Theatre of Opera and Ballet of Albania, which delicately intertwines Catholic liturgical, sacred music with the sensual sounds of Argentine tango, is also known as a “tango mass.” “Misa a Buenos Aires” by Martín Palmeri, entirely unique in its …
Election of Kosovo’s president, Kurti: Going to elections is not an option, we are open to solutions
The Prime Minister of Kosovo, Albin Kurti, has stated that going to early parliamentary elections is not an option. At today’s government meeting, Kurti emphasized that the election of the president is a constitutional duty of the people’s elected representatives. “This requires willingness to find a solution, readiness for compromise, …
Prime Minister Edi Rama has given an interview to the Greek media outlet “Kathimerini” a few days before his participation in the 11th Delphi Economic Forum (April 22–25). In this interview, he spoke extensively about Greek-Albanian relations, economic developments in Albania, the property issue in Himara, as well as recent …
The Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Ferit Hoxha, met in Brussels with the European Union Commissioner for Enlargement, Marta Kos. Minister Hoxha stated that the focus of the meeting was the advanced process of accession negotiations, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the current momentum and continuing forward with consistency …