Investigated for passive corruption / SPAK to share the accusations to former Prime Minister Sali Berisha on Wednesday
The Special Prosecutor’s Office completed the investigations for former Prime Minister Sali Berisha, his son-in-law Jamarbër Malltezi and businessman Fatmir Bektashi for the privatization of the former Partizani complex. On Wednesday at 12:00 p.m., former prime minister Berisha was called to the SPAK to be officially recognized with the charge, …
Rama convenes the new leadership in the afternoon, one day after the Socialist Party assembly
Prime Minister Edi Rama will hold a meeting with the new leadership of the Socialist Party this Monday afternoon, which will start at 6:30 p.m. The meeting comes just one day after the National Assembly of the SP, which took place in Durrës, where the 12 leaders of the party …
The National Assembly in Durres/ Rama: We will start work to build our new team
Prime Minister Edi Rama has shared images from the environment where the National Assembly will be held in Durrës. The meeting starts at 11:00 and will start with the speech of Prime Minister Rama. The Assembly votes today for the new Presidency and Secretariat. “GOOD MORNING and with this view …
Begins the Socialist Party National Assembly/ Rama: We are heading towards the confrontation for the fourth governing mandate
The Socialist Party national assembly has started in Durres. During his speech, Prime Minister Edi Rama said that the SP has already started to fight for the fourth governing mandate. He also said that PS 2030 will be the team that will take Albania forward. “Consider your presence a great …
Rama: Pensions, the biggest challenge of the economic transformation we are bringing
At the National Assembly of the Socialist Party, held in Durres, Prime Minister Edi Rama spoke about the economic situation in the country, the increase in wages and pensions. As for the economic situation in the country, Prime Minister Rama said that the economy is growing steadily, bringing to attention …
Rama announces 12 political leaders of Socialist Party
Prime Minister Edi Rama has determined the political leaders in the 12 regions of the country, names who will also lead the lists of deputies in next year’s elections. 1.Tirana- Elisa Spiropali, Erion Veliaj, dhe Ogerta Manastirliu 2. Durres-Emirjana Sako 3. Shkodër – Benet Beci 4.Lezhë –Ulsi Manja 5. Fier …
Much-Criticised Director of Albania’s Public Broadcaster Resigns
Alfred Peza has quit as the public broadcaster’s general director after a stormy 15 months in post, marked by rows over staff dismissals and finances. Original post Here
Begaj in Estonia: To strengthen our friendship by expanding the paths of economic cooperation
The President of the Republic, Bajram Begaj, during his stay in Estonia, held special meetings with the Prime Minister, Mr. Kristen Michal, the Speaker of the Parliament, Mr. Lauri Hussar, and with other authorities, with whom he talked about increasing bilateral cooperation and strengthening the alliance as countries aligned on …
General Director of State Police resigns
Muhamet Rrumbullaku has resigned as head of the State Police. According to the information, Sokol Bizhga will take his place as commander. Currently, Bizhga is the deputy director and will remain in this position until the election of the new director. On Friday, is expected to begin the race for …
A 25 year old arrested for setting fire to a cattle barns
Citizen Edison Ajazi was arrested this Friday in Golem, after allegedly setting fire to a cattle barns. According to police information, the cattle barns was owned by the author’s cousin. Due to the spread of the flames, the one-story building adjacent to the cattle barns a significant amount of food …
This week the Central Elections Commission (CEC) consolidated what was previously agreed between the two major political parties in Albania, SP and DP, when it comes to the composition of the MP candidate lists in the upcoming general elections on May 11,2025. According to the formula that will be applied …
Albanian artist Avni Delvina’s ‘Triumph’ exhibition playfully explores themes of the new US president as a Roman emperor, a Greek god and a ‘spirit of freedom’. Original post Here
The opening of two Italian-run migrant camps in northwest Albania was a short-lived boon for local villagers. The camps’ fate now hangs in the balance, as a test of Europe’s commitment to the rule of law, rights activists say. Original post Here
A firm linked to Jared Kushner was granted ‘strategic investor’ status just weeks before the new US president’s inauguration, even without a business plan or feasibility study for the construction of a luxury resort on an uninhabited island once used by the army for shooting practice. Original post Here
A convoy of politicians from Balkan countries has trouped to Washington for Donald Trump’s inauguration – some boasting about their invites, others making the trip simply to demonstrate their enthusiasm for the new president. Original post Here
At least 20,000 tonnes of hazardous waste have been illegally exported from Albania since 2020; experts say Albanian authorities are failing in their monitoring obligations. Original post Here
Declaring Donald Trump’s victory in the US elections “a miracle”, Sali Berisha said he will call on the new US administration to remove his ‘persona non grata’ designation, which he called a “corrupt” decision. Original post Here
Civil society groups in Albania have questioned the rationale behind an announced 12-month ban on TikTok in the wake of the fatal stabbing of a 14-year-old. Opposition parties say PM Edi Rama’s decision is more about the upcoming election than child safety. Original post Here
Both the ruling Socialists and opposition conservatives spy potential dividends from a second Trump term in the White House. Original post Here
TIRANA, Jan. 16, 2025 – Albania has officially approved Jared Kushner’s ambitious plans to transform the uninhabited Sazan Island into a luxury eco-resort. The Albanian government’s Strategic Investments Committee granted strategic investor status to Kushner’s Atlantic Incubation Partners LLC late last month, just three weeks ahead of the return to …