Program of simple loans for doctors, cops and soldiers launched
This Saturday, Prime Minister Edi Rama gave the good news to all doctors, policemen and young soldiers, who can start the procedures for easy loans. According to Rama, e-Albania offers a dedicated service for easy loans for the first 300 employees of the State Police, Armed Forces and doctors who …
Bulqiza’s ex-nayor to face court on ‘abuse of dutyr’ charges
Special Prosecution against Corruption (SPAK) has closed the investigations and sent this Saturday for trial the file against the former mayor of Bulqiza, Lefter Alla and 12 other officials. Former mayor Alla is accused of having committed the criminal offense of “Violation of the equality of participants in public tenders …
Greek minister of citizen protection meets Beleri in detention
Greek Minister of Citizen Protection, Giannis Ikonomu has held a meeting this Friday with the elected but non-sworn mayor of Himara Municipality, Fredi Beleri. A day after participating in the Summit of Interior Ministers of the Berlin initiative countries that was held in Tirana, this morning Ikonomu arrived at the …
Sentenced to life in prison for murder, a 48-year old is arrested by police
The most wanted Eduart Kurti, who was sentenced to life imprisonment for intentional homicide, has fallen into the hands of the police. It is learned that the 48-year-old killed two brothers, Iglend and Sokol Haxhiali, with a firearm in 2012. This citizen was declared wanted after the Court of First …
Average age of first-time mothers increased to 28.9 years old in Albania
Decisions by educated women to invest in their careers in order to be better off financially when they have children have contributed to the shift to older motherhood. According to the most recent data of the United Nations, the average age of motherhood in Albania, i.e. of becoming a mother …
Albanian pupils’ E-Albania registration postponed to end of September
Ministry of Education and Sports has given the opportunity to all students in pre-university education, who have not yet registered through the e-Albania portal, but continue to study physically, to register online by September 30. This decision has been made based on the fact that the year 2023-2024 is the …
One arrested, eight prosecuted for various offenses in Northern Albania
One person was arrested and 8 others were prosecuted without being detained for various criminal offences, the police anounced this Friday morning. Authorities revealed that the arrested person is charged with the criminal offense of “Theft of electricity”, after an illegal connection of electricity was found in his business in …
Anti-drug operation/ 90 arrested in Tirana, among them 5 women, one pregnant
The number of people arrested in the district of Tirana from the anti-drug operation codenamed “Tempulli” that took place throughout the country reaches 90. Journalist Xhensila Kodra reports that those arrested are part of 7 groups that were involved in the distribution of cocaine, heroin and cannabis in the capital. …
President Begaj hosts bulgarian counterpart in meeting
President of the Republic, Bajram Begaj has received this Friday the President of the Republic of Bulgaria, Iliana Iotova. During the meeting, President Begaj appreciated the very good cooperation between the two countries, in a year that coincides with the 110th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Albania …
Basha led Democratic Party known as main opposition force by electoral college
Electoral College has overturned the Central Election Commission (CEC) and the Complaints and Sanctions Commission (CSS), recognizing the Democratic Party (DP) led by Lulzim Basha, not the “Together We Win” coalition, as main opposition force. After this decision, Basha will receive more members of Commissions of Electoral Administration Zones (KZAZ) …
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 …