Two Ukrainian women are found dead in Tirana
Two girls from Ukraine have been found dead in the area of Selvia in Tirana. Journalist Ervin Leka reports that, according to preliminary investigations, it is suspected that the girls died from an overdose. Therefore, a response from the police is expected to clarify the circumstances of the event./abcnews.al […] …
SPAK confiscates about 1.2 million euros of assets of the Albanian trafficker in Belgium
Organized, Trafficking and Corruption through Preventive Measures against Assets”, submitted to the Special Court of First Instance for Corruption and Organized Crime, the request for the confiscation of the assets of citizen Flamur Sinanaj and persons related to him. Citizen Flamur Sinanaj is subject to law no. 10 192/2009, as …
Begaj: The results of the reform, tangible
President Bajram Begaj, in an activity within the framework of the Day of Justice, said that the reform in justice has given tangible results. The head of state said that for the first time in decades, the culture of impunity was deeply shaken while adding that judges and prosecutors must …
“Nothing an the expense of justice”, Manja: Each body should provide tangible results for the citizens
Minister of Justice Ulsi Manja, speaking about the reform in justice, praised the work of prosecutors and judges. In the activity being held as part of the Day of Justice, the minister said that they should see the work as a “patriotic duty” in conditions where citizens wait for years …
Rama shares details from the meeting with the Albanians in Athens: A special moment of pride!
Prime Minister Edi Rama will be in Athens on May 12, where he will hold a meeting with compatriots there. Through a post on Facebook, the head of the government, as he called on the Albanians to participate, revealed that the meeting will start at 11:00 in the Galatsi stadium, …
The judges of GJKKO who will examine the appeal for Fredi Beleri’s sentence are determined
The Judges of Special Appeal who will hear the appeal against the conviction of Alfred Beler are determined. The lottery has selected Daniela Shirke as chairperson and Dhimitër Lara and Ilirjana Olldashi as members. The date of the hearing has not yet been set, while Beleri was sentenced in the …
Europe Day, Rama: Albania, closer than ever to the old dream
Today is Europe Day, a day to celebrate peace and unity across the continent. The origin of this day dates back to 1950, when Europe was still recovering from the devastating effects of World War II. On May 9, 1950, the first move towards the creation of what is today …
Elections in the N.M, Hasani: I welcome the historic result of the Albanians, the future towards the EU
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Igli Hasani, has welcomed the result of the Albanians in the elections held on Wednesday in North Macedonia, where the Albanian coalition “European Front” secured 19 mandates. Përshëndes rezultatin historik të shqiptarëve në zgjedhjet e 8 Majit 2024 në Maqedoninë e Veriut. Për të gjithë …
Arrested for corruption, is released from prison Korca’s lawyer Arben Lena
The Special Court has released from the cell the lawyer of Korça, Arben Lena, who was arrested for corruption. It is learned that he will remain under house arrest until the end of the investigation. Lena was arrested in January of this year on the suspicion that she would influence …
Police seized 25 kg of cannabis, 2 declared wanted
The police have given details about the drug house discovered in Veliqot of Tepelena. Two people are wanted, 27-year-old Daniel Xhebra, owner of the apartment, and 47-year-old Elton Shehu, co-authors in this criminal activity. In the uninhabited apartment, 249 potted narcotic plants, 25.35 kg of narcotic cannabis sativa, lamps, ventilation …
Prime Minister Edi Rama urged Elbasan to become a leading city for startups and innovation during a meeting with winners of Albania’s national startup program for 2025 and new applicants for 2026. During the event, young innovators presented projects in technology and the digital economy. Meanwhile, organizers highlighted the rapid …
Mayor of Elbasan Gledian Llatja said startups will transform into concrete development models for Elbasan during a meeting with winners of Albania’s 2025 startup program and new applicants for 2026. The event took place at the newly renovated “Onufri” arts high school in Elbasan. Young innovators presented promising technology projects …
Prime Minister Edi Rama met today in Elbasan with winners of Albania’s 2025 startup program and applicants for 2026, who presented promising projects in technology and innovation. During the meeting, Rama said technology is rapidly transforming economic development and innovation. He explained that the world has moved from linear growth …
Albania inaugurated its National Pavilion at the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia with the presentation of “A Place in the Sun” by artist Genti Korini, curated by Małgorzata Ludwisiak. During the opening ceremony, Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Sports Blendi Gonxhja described Albania’s participation as a …
Minister of Interior Besfort Lamallari addressed the International Migration Forum at the United Nations and reaffirmed Albania’s commitment to safe, orderly, and legal migration. During his speech, Lamallari stressed that Albania supports migration policies based on human rights, international cooperation, and stronger engagement with the Albanian diaspora. Furthermore, he said …
Minister of Environment Sofjan Jaupaj met today with Dame Dimitrovski, adviser to the Prime Minister of North Macedonia, and Raimund Jehle during the regional conference United for Climate. During the meeting, Jaupaj discussed a regional forestry initiative supported by the Green Climate Fund and the Food and Agriculture Organization. Furthermore, …
U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Nancy VanHorn attended the “Battle of the Bands” concert in Tirana featuring the Flagship and the Orchestra of the Albanian Armed Forces. During her opening remarks, VanHorn said the event celebrated “Freedom 250,” a global initiative launched by Donald Trump to honor 250 years of American independence, …
Ura e Kamarës is a historic medieval bridge located near the village of Mirakë, along the Elbasan–Librazhd national road. To reach it, visitors follow the old Egnatia Road and pass through a narrow village path. Then they arrive at the bridge site. The bridge measures about 40 meters in length …
TIRANA, May 8 – An opposition protest took place in central Tirana on Friday evening, gathering supporters along “Dëshmorët e Kombit” boulevard in front of the Prime Minister’s Office. The demonstra ion started at around 19:30 and formed part of a series of opposition rallies against the government. Unlike previous …
While some events covered in our selection of Balkan Insight Premium stories this week suggest that possible changes are afoot, other parts of the region seem stuck in the same rut. Original post Here