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Rama Greets Catholic Easter: “Happy New Day”

Catholic believers celebrate Easter today. They mark the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It stands as one of the most important moments in the Catholic calendar. Prime Minister Edi Rama sent his greetings through an AI-generated video. He wrote: “Happy New Day.” Believers celebrate the resurrection of Christ. The New Testament …

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Begaj Greets Catholic Believers: Easter Shows Good Defeats Evil

President Bajram Begaj greeted Catholic believers this morning for Easter. He wished joy, peace, and blessings to their families. He shared the message on social media. Begaj said Easter shows that good defeats evil. He said effort overcomes injustice. He said love is stronger than force. He said light defeats …

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Easter Mass in Pristina: Bishop Dodë Gjergji Calls for Peace and Responsibility

Catholic believers gathered for the Easter Mass at the Cathedral of Saint Mother Teresa in Pristina. Bishop Dodë Gjergji led the ceremony. The Mass delivered strong messages of peace. It called for reflection, love, reconciliation, and renewed hope in Albanian families. Bishop Gjergji urged political leaders to act responsibly. He …

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From Lent to Resurrection: Albanian Catholics Celebrate Easter

Today, Albania celebrates Catholic Easter. It is a special day. We invite you to explore the spiritual meaning of this feast. Discover traditions preserved for generations in Albania. Learn the long history of the Catholic Church in the country. Easter celebrates the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. It shows life’s victory …

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Catholic Easter: believers join Way of the Cross procession in Tirana

On the eve of Catholic Easter, many believers gathered in Mother Teresa Square in Tirana for the Way of the Cross procession. The event brought together participants for a key religious ritual. Holding candles and offering prayers, Catholic believers marked Good Friday with a solemn procession. Archbishop Arjan Dodaj of …

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Rama: Socialist Party Has Started Work for Upcoming Elections, Opposition “Hanging Out in Cafés”

Prime Minister Edi Rama held a meeting this Friday with Socialist Party members from Unit No. 3 in Tirana. During his speech, Rama emphasized that the ruling majority has already begun groundwork to secure an even deeper victory in the upcoming elections, while mocking the opposition, saying that despite their …

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Transparency Board Increases Fuel and By-Product Prices

The Transparency Board has decided on Friday to increase the price of fuel and its by-products. According to the decision, the retail price of diesel (gasoil) under the SSH EN 590 standard must not exceed 224 ALL per liter, while the wholesale price is set at 212 ALL per liter. …

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PDK MP Takes Microphone from Kurti: “Don’t Sell Us Fairy Tales”

During Friday’s parliamentary session in the Assembly of Kosovo, Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK) MP Ganimete Musliu interrupted Prime Minister Albin Kurti, taking his microphone and demanding that he return to the topic. “Can you get back to the point, Prime Minister, because you’ve had four years in government and …

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Albania Produced 7.5 Million Megawatt-Hours of Energy in 2025 – How Much Was Lost in the Grid

Albania produced 7.5 million megawatt-hours of electricity during 2025, of which 1.3 million megawatt-hours were lost in the distribution network. This represents a loss level of around 17%, showing a downward trend compared to previous years. Electricity losses, caused by theft or network depreciation, were significantly reduced last year. Data …

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Salvador Dalí Exhibition Comes to Tirana

The Center for Openness and Dialogue (COD) announced that it will soon open a premiere exhibition of one of the most extraordinary artists of global Surrealism, Salvador Dalí. The exhibition “Salvador Dalí” will open on April 9. It forms part of the “Argillet Collection,” curated by collector Christine Argillet. The …

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Edi Rama: “My Predecessor Used to Register Himself as a Tourist! We Gave Justice Its Sword and Spared No One”

Prime Minister Edi Rama spoke this Tuesday at the Diaspora Summit, where he highlighted Albania’s transformation in recent years, particularly in the areas of justice reform and tourism. Speaking on the second day of the summit, Rama emphasized the role of the Albanian diaspora, describing it as a key part …

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Transparency Board Issues New Decision: Fuel Prices Increase

The Transparency Board, in its meeting held on April 14, 2026, has decided to revise the maximum retail and wholesale prices for petroleum by-products. According to the decision: Gasoil (standard SSH EN 590) The retail price will be no higher than 215 ALL per liter, while the wholesale price will …

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Klodian Braho and Two SPAK Prosecutors on a Multi-Day Visit to the United States

The head of SPAK, Klodian Braho, along with the chiefs of the sections for investigating corruption and organized crime, Dorina Bejko and Vladimir Mara, are currently in the United States on a multi-day visit. According to sources, the special prosecutors have been invited to take part in a series of …

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Fuel Price Increase: Public Transport Fleet to Be Reduced by 40% Starting Tomorrow

Starting tomorrow, the public transport bus fleet will be reduced to 40% of its full capacity. The decision was announced by the National Association of Urban Transport and the Association of Urban and Interurban Transport. According to them, the measure comes as a result of rising fuel prices and the …

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Former New York Mayor Eric Adams Granted Albanian Citizenship, Registers in Tirana’s Administrative Unit No. 2

Former New York City mayor Eric Adams has officially registered as a resident in Administrative Unit No. 2 in Tirana after being granted Albanian citizenship. According to available information, Adams has also begun procedures to obtain Albanian identification documents, including a passport and national ID card. The news was made …

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Former President Ilir Meta Sends Letter to Albanian Helsinki Committee: “My Fundamental Rights Are Being Violated”

The leader of the Freedom Party, Ilir Meta, has addressed a public letter to the Albanian Helsinki Committee, raising allegations of violations of his fundamental rights during his pre-trial detention at the “Jordan Misja” penitentiary. In his lengthy letter, Meta claims that he is being denied basic rights, ranging from …

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Fire in Residential Building in Tirana: Military Helicopter Deployed to Contain Flames

A major fire broke out in a residential building in Tirana, near the Mother Teresa University Hospital Center (QSUT), prompting a large-scale emergency response. Army forces intervened with a helicopter to help extinguish the flames and bring the situation under control in the area near the hospital. Due to the …

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Kosovo Government Spokesperson and Ruling Party MP Sentenced to Prison for Inciting Division

The Kosovo government spokesperson, Arlind Manxhuka, and ruling party MP Egzon Azemi have each been sentenced to one year and six months in prison by the Basic Court in Pristina on Tuesday, in a retrial for inciting division and intolerance. In the same case, Qerim Elshani and Edi Zenelaj were …

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Albanian Police Arrest Call Centre Fraudsters

Police raids targeted call centre fraud operations across Tirana, with 10 suspects arrested and almost a million euros in cash seized. Original post Here

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Diaspora key partner for economic development and innovation at Diaspora Summit

TIRANA, April 14 – Economy and Innovation Minister Delina Ibrahimaj said Albania stands at an important stage of economic growth during the Fourth Diaspora Summit in Tirana. She also said the country still holds significant untapped potential. At a panel on “Diaspora, partner in business and innovation”, she said rising …

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Edi Rama: “My Predecessor Used to Register Himself as a Tourist! We Gave Justice Its Sword and Spared No One”

Prime Minister Edi Rama spoke this Tuesday at the Diaspora Summit, where he highlighted Albania’s transformation in recent years, particularly in the areas of justice reform and tourism. Speaking on the second day of the summit, Rama emphasized the role of the Albanian diaspora, describing it as a key part …

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Transparency Board Issues New Decision: Fuel Prices Increase

The Transparency Board, in its meeting held on April 14, 2026, has decided to revise the maximum retail and wholesale prices for petroleum by-products. According to the decision: Gasoil (standard SSH EN 590) The retail price will be no higher than 215 ALL per liter, while the wholesale price will …

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Klodian Braho and Two SPAK Prosecutors on a Multi-Day Visit to the United States

The head of SPAK, Klodian Braho, along with the chiefs of the sections for investigating corruption and organized crime, Dorina Bejko and Vladimir Mara, are currently in the United States on a multi-day visit. According to sources, the special prosecutors have been invited to take part in a series of …

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Fuel Price Increase: Public Transport Fleet to Be Reduced by 40% Starting Tomorrow

Starting tomorrow, the public transport bus fleet will be reduced to 40% of its full capacity. The decision was announced by the National Association of Urban Transport and the Association of Urban and Interurban Transport. According to them, the measure comes as a result of rising fuel prices and the …

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Former New York Mayor Eric Adams Granted Albanian Citizenship, Registers in Tirana’s Administrative Unit No. 2

Former New York City mayor Eric Adams has officially registered as a resident in Administrative Unit No. 2 in Tirana after being granted Albanian citizenship. According to available information, Adams has also begun procedures to obtain Albanian identification documents, including a passport and national ID card. The news was made …

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Former President Ilir Meta Sends Letter to Albanian Helsinki Committee: “My Fundamental Rights Are Being Violated”

The leader of the Freedom Party, Ilir Meta, has addressed a public letter to the Albanian Helsinki Committee, raising allegations of violations of his fundamental rights during his pre-trial detention at the “Jordan Misja” penitentiary. In his lengthy letter, Meta claims that he is being denied basic rights, ranging from …

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Fire in Residential Building in Tirana: Military Helicopter Deployed to Contain Flames

A major fire broke out in a residential building in Tirana, near the Mother Teresa University Hospital Center (QSUT), prompting a large-scale emergency response. Army forces intervened with a helicopter to help extinguish the flames and bring the situation under control in the area near the hospital. Due to the …

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Kosovo Government Spokesperson and Ruling Party MP Sentenced to Prison for Inciting Division

The Kosovo government spokesperson, Arlind Manxhuka, and ruling party MP Egzon Azemi have each been sentenced to one year and six months in prison by the Basic Court in Pristina on Tuesday, in a retrial for inciting division and intolerance. In the same case, Qerim Elshani and Edi Zenelaj were …

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Albanian Police Arrest Call Centre Fraudsters

Police raids targeted call centre fraud operations across Tirana, with 10 suspects arrested and almost a million euros in cash seized. Original post Here

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Diaspora key partner for economic development and innovation at Diaspora Summit

TIRANA, April 14 – Economy and Innovation Minister Delina Ibrahimaj said Albania stands at an important stage of economic growth during the Fourth Diaspora Summit in Tirana. She also said the country still holds significant untapped potential. At a panel on “Diaspora, partner in business and innovation”, she said rising …