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, …
Instead of stimulating investment in agriculture or energy, critics say a 2015 ‘special law’ on strategic investment in Albania has simply made it easier and more profitable for certain privileged businesspeople to build luxury villas on the coast. Original post Here
Halfway into a 12-month ban on TikTok in Albania, anecdotal evidence suggests the prohibition is being widely flouted while the government remains silent on promised filters to weed out ‘undesirable’ content. Original post Here
Our selection of Premium stories this week looks at the challenges facing the region as the summer season winds down and business-as-usual resumes. Original post Here
Court again bans MPs from forming institutions deriving from the February elections while it considers a complaint about the failure to elect a deputy speaker from the Serb community, as guaranteed in the constitution. Original post Here
On the eve of Saudi Arabia’s Cultural Week, which will take place in Tirana from September 16–20 at the Palace of Congresses, the Ambassador of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to the Republic of Albania, Mr. Faisal bin Ghazi Hafzi, through a press statement, praised this event as …
When Denisa Kasa returned from abroad and saw the state of Albania’s filthy waterways, she was shocked. Now she has formed an independent collective of young people dedicated to the ‘dream of clean rivers’. Original post Here
Tirana will soon open its doors to the sights, sounds, and flavors of Arabia. From 16 to 20 September 2025, the Palace of Congresses will transform into a vibrant stage for Saudi Cultural Week, a five-day celebration of art, heritage, and creativity hosted by the Saudi Ministry of Culture. The festival promises to be more …
Albania’s hosting of an exiled Iranian opposition group was never likely to be easy. Now it’s under criminal investigation. Original post Here
Our selection of Balkan Insight Premium stories this week sheds light on police brutality, hidden influence, strained bilateral relations and other turbulent issues across the region. Original post Here
The city of Durres on Albania’s Adriatic coast boasts a fine selection of Roman-era mosaics. But due to a lack of initiative by the local authorities, progress has been slow to preserve them and make them available for the public to view. Original post Here