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Vacationers ‘abandon’ Durres beach due to bad weather

Bad weather with rain and clouds that is expected to engulf Albania in the following hours, has caused the beach of Durres to be abandoned by vacationers this Saturday. Holidaymakers have cut short their beach holiday due to weather conditions and fear of potential storms.  Now empty, the beach of …

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Minor girl’s prostitution exploitation discovered after Durres woman’s stabbing

Another person has fallen into the hands of the Durres police as part of the investigation into the incident that happened two days ago in Durres, where a 32-year-old woman was found dead under the Dajlani Bridge. As part of these investigations, the number of those arrested has increased to …

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Sterilization concession, Former Minister of Finance summoned by SPAK

The former Minister of Finance, Anila Denaj, appeared at SPAK this Friday. It is learned that Denaj will give clarifications regarding the investigations that are being carried out for the tender for the sterilization of surgical equipment at the Ministry of Health. Earlier, former minister Ilir Beqja and former deputy …

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Military helicopter engaged to fight Gjallica mountain fire

Fires have been active for nine days in Gjallica Mountain, where 10 hectares of tall pine trees and vegetation have burned.  In order to help extinguish the wildfire, it has become possible to intervene from the air this Friday. A military helicopter is carrying out the operation of throwing water …

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Metani respond to Berisha’ accusations: Go to office of the Prosecutor

Yesterday, former Prime Minister Sali Berisha made strong accusations against the High Inspector of Justice, Artur Metani. In a press statement, Berisha said that Metani is involved in the incinerator affair, for this reason he requested his resignation. Today Artur Metani has responded to the accusations of Sali Berisha, telling …

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The situation in Kosovo, this Friday begins withdrawal of the effective from the municipalities in North

This Friday, I pray that the reduction of the members of the Kosovo Police by 25%, in and around the municipal facilities in the north, will begin. The decision came after the assessment of the situation by the Kosovo Police, EULEX and KFOR. According to the assessment, the security situation …

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Tre arrested after trying to defraud Tirana businessman

Three people have been arrested by Tirana police and another who has been described as the head of the criminal fraud group has been declared wanted. During the “Replay” codenamed operation, 34-year-old Afrim Radici, 41-year-old Gezim Çelanji and 22-year-old Qazim Vata were arrested. According to the police, citizens in cooperation …

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Three entities punished for stealing electricity in Tirana

Three subjects were recently punished by the Structures of the regional directorate of Distribution System Operator (DSO) Tirana, after they were caught stealing electricity. According to the DSO announcement, two objects in the area of Qesaraka were exercising private activity, while a subscriber, owner of a 3-story villa, being a …

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The murder of the 32-year-old woman, two arrested  

The murder of 32-year-old Luljeta Preza under the Dajlan Bridge has been revealed. The police said that the two citizens committed the crime, Aldo Ibrahimi and Ylli Grabovari. So, he also accompanied three girls, who were present at the time of the event. ABC News reporter Leonidha Musai reports that …

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Statements of Durres young woman’s stabbers revealed

Aldo Ibrahimi and Ylli Grabovari that stabbed to death 32-year-old Luljeta Preza, who was found dead under the Dajlan Bridge in Durres revealed in front of Judicial Police that the crime took place after a money-related conflict. According to them, she had refused to give you all the money she …

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Week in Review: Boom and Bust

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

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Battling Graft Charges, Tirana Mayor Stages Online Charm Offensive

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

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BIRN Reality Check: Albanian Prosecutors Still Can’t Identify ‘Hazardous Waste’ Cargo

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

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Expensive Lesson: Italy Weighs Costs of Offshore Migrant Centres in Albania

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

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NATO Summit in The Hague Reaffirms Alliance Unity

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 …

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Activists Condemn Secret Migrant Deportations from Albania

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

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Albania Aligns Firmly with U.S. in Iran Standoff, Reflecting Decades-Long Strategic Alliance

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 …

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Iran Hacks Tirana Municipality in Retaliation Over MEK

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 …

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Week in Review: SLAPPs, Surveillance and Smuggling Networks

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

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The Israel – Iran conflict in our perspective

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 …

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Week in Review: Boom and Bust

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

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Battling Graft Charges, Tirana Mayor Stages Online Charm Offensive

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

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BIRN Reality Check: Albanian Prosecutors Still Can’t Identify ‘Hazardous Waste’ Cargo

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

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Expensive Lesson: Italy Weighs Costs of Offshore Migrant Centres in Albania

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

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NATO Summit in The Hague Reaffirms Alliance Unity

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 …

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Activists Condemn Secret Migrant Deportations from Albania

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

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Albania Aligns Firmly with U.S. in Iran Standoff, Reflecting Decades-Long Strategic Alliance

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 …

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Iran Hacks Tirana Municipality in Retaliation Over MEK

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 …

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Week in Review: SLAPPs, Surveillance and Smuggling Networks

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

News

The Israel – Iran conflict in our perspective

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 …