Accident in Vlora/ A vehicle is engulfed in flames
An accident was registered in the early hours of the morning near Vlorë-Skelë boulevard, near the polyclinic. ABC News reporter Elton Nika reports that as a result of the collision, the vehicle was engulfed in flames. Fortunately, the driver got out of the car before the vehicle caught fire. The …
Caught with two bags full of cannabis in the car, 4 arrested
19 kg of cannabis were seized inside a vehicle in Tirana. Four people were put in handcuffs. The police announce that the “Benz” type vehicle was located on “Kasem Shima” street, in the trunk of which 2 bags filled with cannabis weighing 19.30 kg were found and seized. During the …
Tensions again at the Reestablishment protest, protesters set fire to tires in front of Assembly
While the plenary session continues with tensions, a protest is taking place outside the Assembly. Journalist Ervin Leka reports that Rithemalim and PL protesters took tires and set them on fire in front of the building. They also threw Molotov cocktails. “There are two piles of tires that have just …
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 …
TIRANA, April 24 – European Union Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos said Albania ranks among the leading countries in the EU accession process. Speaking in an interview with Klan News, she pointed to recent progress and said authorities could soon meet interim benchmarks on rule of law. She added that this …
Albania and Germany concluded Development Cooperation negotiations. They signed a new Cooperation Protocol for 2026–2028. This marks a key step in strengthening their long-term partnership. Eridana Çano, Director General of SASPAC, signed the protocol. Heike Backofen-Warnecke, representative of Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), also signed it. …
Prime Minister Edi Rama met Matthew Whitaker today in Tirana. Rama said they discussed the close ties between the two countries. He stressed the strategic partnership. He highlighted strong diplomatic and military relations. He said both sides see their strengthening as a shared priority. They also discussed the upcoming NATO …
Marta Kos said Albania ranks among the leading countries in the EU integration process. In an interview with Klan News, she spoke about Albania’s progress. She said the EU may approve interim rule of law benchmarks in May. Then the process of closing chapters can begin. She praised Albania’s progress. …
Ferit Hoxha met Marta Kos at the Delphi Economic Forum. They discussed Albania’s EU integration process. Hoxha said the EU membership process never stops. It requires constant work and energy. He stressed the role of both Albania and its partners. He said they discussed key issues for steady progress. They …
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The General Directorate of Archives (DPA) organized a special exhibition in Tirana to mark World Book and Copyright Day. The event showcased rare diaries and original manuscripts of prominent Albanian figures for the first time. The exhibition took place in the cultural space “Auditor” and brought together officials, writers, critics, …
TIRANA, April 24 – Businesses in Albania have 37 days left to meet legal requirements for cashless payments through POS terminals in selected sectors. The obligation applies to accommodation services, transport operators, and public institutions. The deadline for tourism and transport businesses is set for 30 May 2026. Separate provisions …
TIRANA, April 24 – Albania’s Financial Supervisory Authority held talks with the European Investment Bank on developing a national green investment guide and strengthening sustainable finance standards. The meeting brought together experts from the European Investment Bank, led by Alessandro de Concini, the institution’s representative in Albania. Discussions focused on …
TIRANA, April 24 – Dinamo City have qualified for the Albanian Cup final after defeating Vllaznia 1–0 at the “Loro Boriçi” stadium in Shkodër. The result followed a tightly contested semi-final second leg, where both sides created early chances but failed to convert in the first half. The first leg …