Xhacka reacts over calls for removal of her mandate in Parliament
Former minister of Defense, Olta Xhaçka, reacted this Thursday in Parliament over the debates for her mandate. She said that she never benefited being a socialist minister or MP, saying that his case was stopped by the Constitutional Court. Xhacka refused to be in a conflict of interests after her …
Man dies in a car crash in Divjaka-Lushnje road
A 44-year-old man died in a car crash this Thursday morning in Divjake-Lushnje road axis. The victim, was moving with a motorcycle when was hit by a car, driven by a 22-year-old. The driver was transported to hospital in a grave health condition, while the victim died on the scene. …
Rama official visit in Paris, agenda
The Albanian Prime Minister started this Thursday an official visit to Paris, France with the invitation of the French President, Emmanuel Macron. Albaniandailynews.com learned that premier will held different meetings, mainly focused on the promotion of the potentials of Albania and the increase of foreign investments. Specifically, on Friday at …
Today parliamentary session, discussions on the mandate of MP Olta Xhaçka
The Assembly of Albania will discuss in the plenary session of this Thursday, the mandate of deputy Olta Xhaçka. ABC News journalist Esiona Konomi reports that the opposition demands that its mandate should be transferred to the Constitutional Court. Meanwhile, it is not yet known what position the Socialist Party …
Fier’s laboratory cocaine, SPAK sentenced with 93 years in prison the accused
The Special Prosecutor’s Office has read this Thursday the claim for the group of people arrested for the cocaine laboratory that was discovered in Frakull in Fier. ABC News reporter Ermal Vija reports that the prosecution requested a sentence of 93 years in prison for the 10 people suspected of …
Anti-drug operation/ Brother of the SP deputy in Lezha is detained
As part of an anti-drug operation developed in the Hungarian area, the police of Lezha have accompanied and are interrogating Armando Ndreca, the brother of the deputy of the Socialist Party in this district, Eduart Ndreca. Armando Ndreca’s brother-in-law accompanied him, while the operation took place in the village of …
SPAK summoned the mayor of Tropoja
The mayor of Tropoja, Rexh Byberi, was summoned this Thursday to the Special Prosecutor’s Office (SPAK). ABC News reporter Ermal Vija reports that Byberi stayed at the SPAK premises for about 40 minutes. After leaving SPAK, Byberi said that he was not called for the “Mc Gonigal” case, but for …
Albanians celebrates Eid-al-Fitr
Thousands of Albanians celebrated Wednesday Eid-al-Fitr, ending Ramadan. Traditionally, Eid is celebrated for three days as an official holiday in Muslim-majority countries. However, the number of holiday days varies by country. Muslims begin Eid day celebrations by partaking in a prayer service that takes place shortly after dawn, followed by …
The former mayor of Lushnja, Fatos Tushe, appears in SPAK
The former mayor of Lushnja, Fatos Tushe, appeared on Wednesday morning at SPAK, accompanied by a lawyer. Journalist Ermal Vija reports that the prosecutor’s office has launched a property investigation against him. and it’s about hiding an apartment on the coast. Tushe completed his sentence some time ago for abuse …
Four employees of Korça municipality are suspended from duty
Four employees of the Korçë municipality have been suspended from duty and the personal security measure “Compulsion to appear before the judicial police” was assigned to them. Zhaneta Lubonja, Ermal Germani, Olvas Petro and Soniel Prifti have been investigated by the Korça prosecutor’s office for abuse of duty. According to …
A momentous election spells change not just for Hungary but also for much of the Western Balkans, as our selection of Balkan Insight Premium stories this week highlights. Original post Here
New legal amendments allowing ‘strategic investors’ to develop port facilities at tourist resorts without competitive tenders represent the latest custom-written legislation brought in by Edi Rama’s government to benefit big business, critics claim. Original post Here
TIRANA, April 17 – The Albanian government has approved a set of regulatory changes for foreign nationals aimed at reducing bureaucracy and speeding up procedures. The reform also seeks to align migration and labour rules with European standards. The changes were published in the Official Gazette. The new framework introduces …
The Albanian Football Federation announced ticket sales for the “Final Four” of the Abissnet Superiore. Fans can buy tickets starting today. The four best teams will play six matches to decide the champion. All games will take place at Air Albania Stadium. First and second round matches will be held …
Fidel Ylli, President of the Albanian National Olympic Committee, visited the Italian Paralympic Committee headquarters in Rome. He met President Marco Giunio De Sanctis. They discussed technical assistance for creating the Albanian Paralympic Committee. They called it an important step for Paralympic sport in Albania. The process follows recent changes …
TIRANA, April 17 – Director General of Albanian Customs Besmir Beja met World Customs Organization Secretary General Ian Saunders in Brussels during the Annual Meeting of European regional customs leaders. The meeting focused on strengthening cooperation and accelerating customs digitalisation. The Albanian side highlighted ongoing reforms aimed at modernising customs …
TIRANA, April 17 – Health and Social Protection Minister Evis Sala outlined reforms to modernise Albania’s pharmaceutical system at a national conference marking 20 years of the Order of Pharmacists. She said the government aims to improve access to safe and effective medicines for citizens. The ministry is advancing digitalisation …
TIRANA, April 17 – The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe held a cross-border meeting in Pogradec on preventing violent extremism and radicalisation. The discussion focused on online radicalisation and related security risks. The OSCE Presence in Albania and the OSCE Mission to Skopje organised the roundtable. Officials from …
TIRANA, April 17 – Albania and the European Union held their second dialogue on security and defence under a joint partnership framework. The meeting took place as global security challenges continue to grow in complexity. European Union officials and Albanian representatives discussed cooperation in defence and foreign policy alignment. Albania …
TIRANA, April 17 – Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha has arrived in Turkey to take part in the Antalya Diplomacy Forum. The event gathers heads of state, ministers, diplomats and representatives of international organisations for high-level dialogue. This year’s forum runs from April 17 to 19, 2026, …