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Gerdeci file, former Minister of Defense appears in Special Court

Former Minister of Defense Fatmir Mediu appeared this Wednesday in the Special Court, where the next court session for the “Gërdec” case will take place. In the session held on January 10, 2024, Ylli Pinari, former director of the state enterprise in the Ministry of Defense, MEICO, testified against the …

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Session on security of Berisha’s house arrest held

This Wednesday, the court hearing in the Special Appeal for the appeal of former Prime Minister Sali Berisha will take place. The lawyers of the former prime minister, as can be seen from the footage, have arrived at Apel. The former prime minister, who has been under “house arrest” since …

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Rama: 2024 proclaimed as year of Albanian language

2024 has been declared as the year of Albanian language, Prime Minister Edi Rama announced Wednesday. In a post on his personal Facebook page, PM Rama published a video by the Minister of Education and Sports, Ogerta Manastirliu. “On the International Day of Education, we announce the year 2024, the …

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Prostitution network dismantled in Tirana and Kruja, three Arrested

Three people have fallen into the handcuffs of the police and another has been declared wanted this Wednesday, because they are accused of exploiting three minor girls for prostitution. Samuel Doku, Kastriot Kullaj and Fabjon Cangu were arrested. From the investigative actions carried out, it was found that the 3 …

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Italian Parliament approves the Rama-Meloni agreement for immigrants

The Chamber of Deputies approved with 155 votes in favor and 115 against (2 abstentions) the draft law for the ratification of the Italy-Albania agreement on immigrants, “for strengthening cooperation in migration issues”. The agreement enters into force on the date agreed between the parties and remains in force for …

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Former PM Berisha summoned by SPAK for partizani issue

Special Prosecutor’s Office (SPAK) has summoned former Prime Minister Sali Berisha this Tuesday to interrogate him regarding the privatization of the former “Partizani” sports complex. Session for the “Partizani” affair is expected to take place at 10:00, while it is not known whether Berisha himself will go personally or send …

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Three arrested after scaffold’s fall in Tirana

Law enforcement has arrested three people in connection with the incident that happened on Monday in Tirana, where the scaffolding of a building under construction fell, injuring two passers-by. Police revealed that the engineer of the company that dealt with security, the owner of the company and the worker who …

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Sali Berisha for the first time at SPAK

Sali Berisha arrives for the first time at the Special Prosecutor’s Office to be interrogated as a person under investigation for the Partizani file. At 10:00, Berisha arrived at the premises of the special prosecution accompanied by his lawyer Sokol Mengjesi and Genc Gjokutaj. In addition to Berisha, the investigations …

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Fier, young man arrested on drug charges

A 37-year-old man was arrested this Tuesday by the Fier police, after he was caught distributing narcotics, in the framework of the “Tempulli2” mega-operation. The 37-year-old had prepared doses of cocaine to sell in Roskovec. From the physical controls and in the apartment, the police services found and seized from …

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Police director: 273 arrested in ‘Temple’ Mega-Operation

The General Director of the police, Muhamet Rrumbullaku, held a press conference regarding the ‘Temple 2’ operation developed throughout the country, where he gave even more details about the arrests and the checks carried out. From the operation that, according to Rrumbullaku, started in December last year, it is known …

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Protest in Skopje: Students demand to take exams in the Albanian language

Today in Skopje, hundreds of Albanian law students in North Macedonia staged a large protest, demanding the use of their mother tongue in graduation exams—a right that exists in practice only on paper. With chants such as “Albanian language is our right,” “We speak Albanian,” and “There is no state …

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Albanian students’ protest in North Macedonia, Minister Hoxha: Use of mother tongue is a fundamental right

Albania’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Ferit Hoxha, reacted to the protest of Albanian students in North Macedonia, emphasizing that the use of one’s mother tongue is a fundamental right guaranteed by the Constitution and the Law on the Use of Languages. In a post on X, Hoxha underlined …

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“There is no blockage in the integration process,” Minister Hoxha gives an exclusive response: What has happened with the 9 EU countries

The Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Ferit Hoxha, stated this Monday on Euronews Albania, in an interview with Thimi Samraxhiu, that Albania’s EU accession process has not been blocked by any country and, according to him, the process is continuing. The minister also emphasized that the process is demanding …

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Foreign Minister Hoxha: Greece is helping us on our path to the EU! Without them, chapters would not have opened

Albania’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Ferit Hoxha, gave an exclusive interview to Euronews Albania with moderator Thimi Samarxhiu regarding the country’s EU integration process and its international relations. In the interview, Hoxha also focused on relations with Greece, which, according to him, are currently among the best they …

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Alarm over security cameras in Kosovo: Could they be exploited by Serbia?

Security cameras installed on the streets of cities in Kosovo are considered by state institutions to be highly important for enhancing public safety and preventing criminal activity. Municipal and police authorities emphasize that the monitoring system is protected and operates in accordance with applicable laws. Access to recorded data is …

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Foreign Affairs Ministry Warns of Fake Visa Website and Urges Use of Official Platform

The Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs announced today that it identified a website during its ongoing monitoring of open online sources. The site contains materials similar to those published on the institution’s official page for entry visas. The website is: https://evisia-al.com/albaniavisaenquirylive/ Moreover, the Ministry clarified that this site includes …

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Record Budget Revenues – Edi Rama: Over €1 Billion More Without Raising Taxes

Prime Minister Edi Rama stated that budget revenues have reached a historic level. He said this reflects the strengthening of Albania’s economy. During the podcast “Flasim,” he added that projections show over 1 billion euros in additional revenue. Moreover, he stressed that this increase comes not from higher taxes, but …

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Union of Albanian Journalists Raises Alarm Over Violations of Albanian Language Rights in North Macedonia

*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(–header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”request-WEB:8c68888a-cf23-446d-8b54-24fa1d5e94ea-48″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-2″ data-scroll-anchor=”true” data-turn=”assistant”> The Union of Albanian Journalists (UGSH) has raised concern about the failure to enforce the law on the use of the Albanian language in North Macedonia. It views this as a violation of fundamental rights and constitutional principles. In a press release, UGSH …

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Kosovo Investment in Albania Surges, Signaling Deeper Economic Integration

Kosovo-based companies increased their investments in Albania sharply over the past year. As a result, Kosovo now ranks among the country’s leading foreign investors. According to the latest data from the Bank of Albania, investment inflows from Kosovo rose significantly. In the first nine months of 2025, they reached €153 …

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Rama Greets Catholic Easter: “Happy New Day”

Catholic believers celebrate Easter today. They mark the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It stands as one of the most important moments in the Catholic calendar. Prime Minister Edi Rama sent his greetings through an AI-generated video. He wrote: “Happy New Day.” Believers celebrate the resurrection of Christ. The New Testament …

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Protest in Skopje: Students demand to take exams in the Albanian language

Today in Skopje, hundreds of Albanian law students in North Macedonia staged a large protest, demanding the use of their mother tongue in graduation exams—a right that exists in practice only on paper. With chants such as “Albanian language is our right,” “We speak Albanian,” and “There is no state …

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Albanian students’ protest in North Macedonia, Minister Hoxha: Use of mother tongue is a fundamental right

Albania’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Ferit Hoxha, reacted to the protest of Albanian students in North Macedonia, emphasizing that the use of one’s mother tongue is a fundamental right guaranteed by the Constitution and the Law on the Use of Languages. In a post on X, Hoxha underlined …

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“There is no blockage in the integration process,” Minister Hoxha gives an exclusive response: What has happened with the 9 EU countries

The Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Ferit Hoxha, stated this Monday on Euronews Albania, in an interview with Thimi Samraxhiu, that Albania’s EU accession process has not been blocked by any country and, according to him, the process is continuing. The minister also emphasized that the process is demanding …

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Foreign Minister Hoxha: Greece is helping us on our path to the EU! Without them, chapters would not have opened

Albania’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Ferit Hoxha, gave an exclusive interview to Euronews Albania with moderator Thimi Samarxhiu regarding the country’s EU integration process and its international relations. In the interview, Hoxha also focused on relations with Greece, which, according to him, are currently among the best they …

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Alarm over security cameras in Kosovo: Could they be exploited by Serbia?

Security cameras installed on the streets of cities in Kosovo are considered by state institutions to be highly important for enhancing public safety and preventing criminal activity. Municipal and police authorities emphasize that the monitoring system is protected and operates in accordance with applicable laws. Access to recorded data is …

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Foreign Affairs Ministry Warns of Fake Visa Website and Urges Use of Official Platform

The Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs announced today that it identified a website during its ongoing monitoring of open online sources. The site contains materials similar to those published on the institution’s official page for entry visas. The website is: https://evisia-al.com/albaniavisaenquirylive/ Moreover, the Ministry clarified that this site includes …

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Record Budget Revenues – Edi Rama: Over €1 Billion More Without Raising Taxes

Prime Minister Edi Rama stated that budget revenues have reached a historic level. He said this reflects the strengthening of Albania’s economy. During the podcast “Flasim,” he added that projections show over 1 billion euros in additional revenue. Moreover, he stressed that this increase comes not from higher taxes, but …

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Union of Albanian Journalists Raises Alarm Over Violations of Albanian Language Rights in North Macedonia

*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(–header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”request-WEB:8c68888a-cf23-446d-8b54-24fa1d5e94ea-48″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-2″ data-scroll-anchor=”true” data-turn=”assistant”> The Union of Albanian Journalists (UGSH) has raised concern about the failure to enforce the law on the use of the Albanian language in North Macedonia. It views this as a violation of fundamental rights and constitutional principles. In a press release, UGSH …

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Kosovo Investment in Albania Surges, Signaling Deeper Economic Integration

Kosovo-based companies increased their investments in Albania sharply over the past year. As a result, Kosovo now ranks among the country’s leading foreign investors. According to the latest data from the Bank of Albania, investment inflows from Kosovo rose significantly. In the first nine months of 2025, they reached €153 …

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Rama Greets Catholic Easter: “Happy New Day”

Catholic believers celebrate Easter today. They mark the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It stands as one of the most important moments in the Catholic calendar. Prime Minister Edi Rama sent his greetings through an AI-generated video. He wrote: “Happy New Day.” Believers celebrate the resurrection of Christ. The New Testament …