Verbal “war” with Russia/ Frrok Çupi: What Rama testified in his speech
Albania for the first time led a high-level meeting of the UN Security Council, which focused on Russian aggression in Ukraine. At the beginning of the session, the Russian ambassador responded to the leader of the meeting, the prime minister of Albania, Edi Rama, asking not to give the right …
Residents evacuated as flames engulf Durres residential building
Tenth floor of a building in the city of Durres was engulfed in flames late on Wednesday evening. Authorities reacted in time, making it possible to immediately evacuate the residents, who fortunately were not injured by the fire. However, the event happened in district no. 4, near the train station. …
‘Temple’ operation, young man arrested on drugs charges in Tirana
A 29-year-old man was arrested this Thursday after being declared wanted on drugs charges as part of the “Temple” operation, taking the number of detainees in the capital to 94. During this operation, 10 kilograms of cannabis, 3.7 kg of cocaine, 150 doses of heroin, 1 firearm and 12 vehicles …
Albania launches 2023 Census following delays, challenges
TIRANA, Sept. 18, 2023 – Albania has officially commenced its 2023 Population and Housing Census, organized by the Albanian Institute of Statistics (INSTAT). The data collection process in the field will employ direct interviews and electronic tablets and is set to last six weeks, with preliminary results expected in June …
The chairmanship of the Security Council from Albania also helps Kosovo
According to the former ambassador of Albania to the UN, Xenofon Krisafi, who was invited to “Tirana Live”, the presence of Albania, a member and leader of the Security Council, undoubtedly serves the image of Albania, but also all Albanians everywhere. According to him, it is the duty of the …
SPAK submits the claim for the Dimal municipality file
The special prosecution requests a total of 13 years in prison for 3 former municipal officials and 2 representatives of a private firm. They are accused of corruption, abuse of duty and exercise of illegal influence. Specifically: Arben Guraj 4 years in prison/ 2 years and 8 months in prison, …
Elections chief: Parliament constitutionally obligated to grant diaspora distance-voting rights by year’s end
TIRANA, Sept. 20, 2023 – Ilirjan Celibashi, the head of Albania’s Central Election Commission (CEC), says the country’s parliament must provide a solution to the issue of Albanian citizens being able to vote from abroad by December as per the recent decision of Albania’s highest court. In a press conference …
Albania’s exports hit hard by currency strength
TIRANA, Sept. 20, 2023 – Albania’s exports saw a sharp decline of almost 22 percent year-on-year, according to the latest official data, with exporters blaming the local currency’s strength making Albanian products more expensive in the EU market. In August 2023, the value of exported goods reached 27 billion leks …
Today, Albania chairs the session of the UN Security Council
The session of the Security Council of the United Nations (UN) today will be chaired by Albania. The Prime Minister of Albania, Edi Rama, has emphasized that this is one of the most important sessions of the last decade. “Good morning and with this photo from the UN courtyard, where …
Vlora, begins the hearing session for 6 detained by police and RENEA
The security measure for the 6 people detained by the police and the RENEA forces is taking place today in the Court of Vlora. The 6 persons arrested two days ago as a result of the Obelisk action have arrived at the court. The judge of this case is Emirjana …
From politics to the media business, high expectations often go hand-in-hand with disappointments big and small, as our selection of Balkan Insight Premium stories this week shows. Original post Here
When Tirana mayor and Socialist Party rising star Erion Veliaj was arrested on corruption charges, he lashed out against the judiciary. Now he’s running a social media PR campaign to charm the public. Can it work? Original post Here
In October 2024, a shipment of containers with suspected hazardous waste was returned to Albania. But prosecutors haven’t yet managed to analyse their contents because they say they’re unable to find the necessary laboratory services. Original post Here
Already repurposed due to legal challenges, Italy’s asylum centres in Albania cost more than originally planned and much more than similar facilities in Italy itself, offering a potential lesson for other European governments tempted to take the same route. Original post Here
Tirana announced as host city for 2027 NATO Summit The Hague, June 25, 2025 — NATO leaders convened today in The Hague for a pivotal summit that reaffirmed the Alliance’s unity amid intensifying global security threats and adopted a transformative new commitment to defense investment, resilience, and innovation. In a …
Activists have condemned as “illegal” the deportation back to Egypt of five people from an Italian-run migrant holding camp in Albania. Original post Here
June 23, 2025 – Tirana Albania has expressed unequivocal support for the United States following its militar.y strikes on three key nuclear sites in Iran, marking a rare moment of bipartisan consensus among the ruling Socialist majority and the opposition Democratic Party. Prime Minister Edi Rama and former Prime Minister …
By Tirana Times TIRANA, Albania 20 June, 2025— A sophisticated Iranian cyber group has claimed responsibility for a major attack on the official website of Tirana Municipality, disabling online services and disrupting the city’s public registration system for kindergartens and nurseries, authorities confirmed Friday. The hacking group “Homeland Justice,” believed …
Our selection of Premium stories this week takes a look at the region’s slow-burning political crises, smuggling networks, digital surveillance and a whole lot more. Original post Here
by Genc Pollo President of the Pan-Europe Albania Former Minister and MP 18 June 2025 In the Albanian public debate on the armed conflict between Israel and Iran, a prevailing notion has been the contrast between Israel, a democracy where state power is under constitutional constraints and accountable to …