Two persons to face justice on vote-rigging charges
Special Prosecution against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK) has taken this Friday for trial Kristo Agalliu, who was filmed talking about buying and selling votes in the May 14 elections. According to the local media, the 52-year-old was the coordinator of the Freedom Party in Kuçova that promised to bring …
Wave of dismissals in the Directorate of Lezha, senior officials are dismissed
Journalist of ABC News, Gjergj Figuri, announces that the chief of crimes, the head of order and the head of the police station in Rreshen have been dismissed. The new appointees are: Klodian Kondi, head of the police station in Mirdita, Gentian Berberi, deputy director of investigation and Altin Mena, …
“KFOR to take control of North Kosovo”, Rama: Delay can bring casualties
Prime Minister Edi Rama has declared that KFOR should take control of the North of Kosovo. He emphasized that he proposed something like this earlier at the NATO summit. This is because, according to Rama, the delay of this step can bring victims of an open conflict. “As I said …
Four young men wanted for Dukagjin’s killing
Police of Shkodra shed light on the serious event that happened in the area of Dukagjin, identifying the suspected perpetrators, after collecting the first evidence and testimonies at the scene. Persons Martin Qershija, 28 years old, Edmond Nika, 29 years old, Kujtim Dholla, 25 years old, and ?esk Serraj, 36 …
Four arrested in Elbasan as Laert Haxhiu ‘friend’s’ testimony solved 20 criminal events
Police of Lushnja arrested a few days ago Artan Tafanin, the young man wanted as the perpetrator of the robbery of an exchange in the area of Astir in Tirana. From the investigations, it turns out that Tafani is part of Laert Haxhiu’s group in Lushnja and among the names …
Girl involved in serious criminal event among 20 arrested in Elbasan
Number of people arrested in Elbasan from the operation carried out on Wednesday evening has reached 20, as reported this Thursday morning. Girl in question has been involved in a serious criminal event, namely murder. Klea Gjata’s fingerprints were taken for verification, thus confirming her involvement. Few days ago, Artan …
Two investigation leads on Sukth murder unveiled
Durres Police and Prosecutor’s Office are conducting investigations regarding the murder of the 37-year-old Fatjon Dervishi alias Toni Margen. Investigation team has seized the security cameras in the area where the crime took place and is checking the footage. The 7 accompanied persons have been released again, while the investigation …
Police’s General Director reveals data on huge operation that solved six murders
General Director of the Police, Muhamet Rrumbullaku, gave this Thursday details about the coded “Never Forget” mega-operation. In his speech during a conference for the media, Rrumbullaku stated that 6 murders have been solved, 15 arrest warrants have been issued, of which 12 have been executed, while 3 people have …
Elbasan’s chief prosecutor: 15 arrest warrants issued after Arben Tafani’s statement
The Chief prosecutor of Elbasan, Kreshnik Ajazi, declared this Thursday that the institution he leads has issued 15 arrest warrants after the testimony of the repentant justice, Arben Tafani. In a press conference with the General Director of Police, Muhamet Rrumbullaku, Ajazi said that the investigations are still ongoing and …
The attack in North Kosovo, Rama: What investigation does the EU expect? Serbia announced a day of mourning for the terrorists
Prime Minister Edi Rama says that the European Union should come out with a second statement, condemning the attack of the Kosovo Police, where one officer was killed and two others were injured. In a press conference, Rama said that what kind of investigation the European Union is waiting for, …
The Socialists and Democrats are still likely to dominate the Albanian political landscape after elections on May 11, but a cluster of new parties and the introduction of diaspora postal votes are threatening to shake things up. Original post Here
The Democratic League of Kosovo has filed 17 lawsuits in a fresh legal challenge against the outgoing prime minister, Vetevendosje leader Albin Kurti, and his ministers. Original post Here
Anonymous social media accounts, a lack of financial transparency and the unethical use of AI could have an impact on voter opinion ahead of Albania’s May 11 parliamentary election, BIRN has found. Original post Here
In an interview with BIRN, Zef Mazi, Albania’s former chief negotiator with the EU, poured cold water on Prime Minister Edi Rama’s election promise of EU accession by 2030. Original post Here
TIRANA, Albania , May 6th (Tirana Times ) — On May 11, Albanians will head to the polls for parliamentary elections marked by a crowded field of contenders: 53 political parties and over 2,000 candidates will vie for 140 seats in the national legislature. While this diversity may signal political …
President Begaj welcomes His Majesty Abdullah II bin Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, with a solemn ceremony. May 2, 2025 | TIRANA, Albania Tirana Times In a visit marked more by symbolism than substance, Jordan’s King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein arrived in Tirana on Friday for …
Tirana Times | May 2nd | Prishtina, Kosovo — A unique cultural bridge between Kosovo and Saudi Arabia was inaugurated on Thursday with the opening of the “Urat” exhibition in central Prishtina, showcasing the Kingdom’s rich Islamic and cultural heritage. Organized in partnership between the Islamic Community of Kosovo and …
The involvement of individuals with criminal backgrounds or ties to the underworld among Albania’s so-called strategic investors must be examined in a broader context. Politically, this phenomenon represents one of the clearest signs of the symbiosis between crime and politics — and of the state being effectively captured by organized …
Press freedom has continued a downward slide in most Balkan countries according to the latest report by Reporters Without Borders – although Albania, Montenegro and Serbia have bucked the trend. Original post Here
Genc Pollo – President of the Paneuropa Albania MovementFormer Minister and MP April 2025 “Whatever the European Court decides—if it says it can’t be done, we won’t do it; if it says it can, we will.” This was, roughly speaking, Prime Minister Edi Rama’s stance in March 2023, expressed at …