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 …
Two cases of illegal gambling cracked down in Tirana
Police of Tirana have cracked down this Wednesday on two cases of illegal organization of gambling, in two bars. In the first case, the owner of the bar was arrested and two other citizens were processed at large. In the second case, the owner of the bar was declared wanted, …
The elections in Kukes/ Celibashi tells how much will cost to the state budget
The chairman of the Central Election Commission, Ilirjan Celibashi, has spoken about the partial elections in the Kukes Municipality, which will be held on September 24. He said that there are over 45,000 voters in Kukes, who can exercise their right to elect the new head of the municipality. “It …
Minister Hasani participate in high-level meetings of the UN General Assembly
As part of the High Level Week of the UN General Assembly, the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Igli Hasani, part of the Albanian delegation headed by President Bajram Begaj, participated in the working morning organized by the Minister of Foreign Affairs. Foreign Minister of Italy, Antonio Tajani, with …
Begaj at the UN: Sustainable development, our strong guarantee for a world of peace and stability
President Bajram Begaj has participated in the High Level Political Forum for Sustainable Development at the UN. At the invitation of the Secretary General of the UN, Begaj participated in this meeting that preceded the start of the 78th Session of the UN General Assembly. President Begaj spoke on behalf of …
Elbasan, youth arrested on drugs charges
A 26-year-old that was declared wanted during the “Temple” operation has been handcuffed by the Elbasan police, as announced Tuesday morning. According to the police, the young man was arrested in the “28 November” neighborhood. Law enforcement revealed that he was declared wanted after the Court of First Instance of …
Young man caught for hauling 12 ilegal migrants
A 36-year-old man from Kukësi was arrested this Tuesday morning in Fushe Kruja area after he was trafficking 12 illegal immigrants. Police announced that the young man would traffic the emigrants in the direction of Kosovo, against a financial sum of 600 EUR per person. He had left Saranda in …
Rama meeting with the Foreign Minister of the UK
Prime Minister Edi Rama, during his stay in New York, met with the Foreign Minister of Great Britain James Cleverly. “New York, With the British Foreign Minister, James Cleverly”, writes Rama. The head of the government is participating in the annual proceedings of the General Assembly as well as in …
Former v.premier objects house checks in Constitutional Court
Former Vice Prime Minister, Arben Ahmetaj has opposed the decision on his house’s checks in the Constitutional Court, arguing that they are illegal. Through his defense lawyers, the former number two of the government appealed to the Constitutional Court the control of the cohabitant’s apartment. He requests the annulment of …
During last week’s visit to Israel, Albania’s Prime Minister used a private jet once owned by Sam Bankman Fried, now-jailed owner of crypto exchange FTX – but it’s unclear who footed the bill. Original post Here
The suspects are among 33 people accused of involvement in shipping a cargo of dangerous industrial waste from Albania to Thailand. Original post Here
The US president’s son-in-law wants to build a tourism development in southern Albania, but residents of the unspoilt strip around Zvernec say a dispute over ownership of the land is being ignored. Original post Here
Tropojë Mayor Indicted for Illegal Roadworks Tirana Times, 02 February 2026 – In a case related to alleged abuse of office, Albania’s Special Court has sent Tropojë’s mayor Rexhë Byberi and his deputy Abedin Kërrnaja to trial on charges of “abuse of office” related to local infrastructure projects. The officials are …
The Italy-Albania asylum ‘offshoring’ scheme is being studied by other Western European governments wanting to look tough on migration. But the case of Hamid Badoui, who took his own life after being held at an Albanian migrant detention camp, highlights the human cost. Original post Here
Balkan LGBTQ+ people, both in the region and in the diaspora, are often told that their identities are incompatible. It’s time to hear a different story – and learn more about the region’s pioneers. Original post Here
Plans by relatives of U.S. President Donald Trump to build a luxury resort in the scenic coastal area of Zvërnec have sidelined local residents and their property claims, while intersecting with a long-running court battle involving controversial real estate businessman Artur Shehu. By Vladimir Karaj Tirana Times, 02 February 2026 …
Catch up on the weekend’s most important developments with Balkan Insight’s digest of news from countries across the region. Original post Here
The Murrizi Tunnel was opened to much fanfare in March last year, not long before a parliamentary election. Now the Albanian Road Authority says it has yet been certified for use. Original post Here
Tirana Times, 01 February 2026 – The release of more than three million pages of documents linked to the Jeffrey Epstein case by the United States Department of Justice has expanded the scope of one of the most disturbing scandals of the past decade far beyond the United States. The …