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Shooting in Durres, man killed near train tracks

A 38-year-old man was shot to death this Wednesday morning by unidentified persons in Katund area of Sukth, near the train tracks.  Police announced that 38-year-old Fatjon Dervishi was immediately sent to the hospital to receive medical help, but he could not survive his injuries. After the shots, the police …

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38-year-old shot dead in Durres had no open conflicts

A serious event happened in the early hours of this Wednesday morning, where 38-year-old Fatjon Dervishi was executed in Katund te Sukthi, near the train tracks. The victim is a resident of the Katund Sukth area and does not have a previous criminal record. When he was shot by the …

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Young man arrested for drug cultivation

A 38-year-old man was arrested by the police in the village of Qerret in Vau i Dejës, during operation coded “Seized”, aimed at cracking down on a case of cultivation of narcotic plants. Police anounced that the 38-year-old man, responsible for the illegal activity was identified, caught and have been …

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Car used for Rreshen killing had fake number plates

Police have not yet been able to identify the perpetrators who opened fire yesterday in Mirdita, leaving one dead, Martin Bardhi, and three wounded. Vehicle that was found burned after the incident was found to have forged license plates and no trace of it was found. For the event, about …

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Rama: EU needs Western Balkans as much as we need them

In his speech at this ministerial meeting, Prime Minister Edi Rama declared that the time has come to think outside the box. Furthermore, the Head of Albanian Government emphasized that today the EU needs the Western Balkans as much as the Western Balkans needs the EU. “I want to remind …

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Rama’s two-day visit to Italy

Prime Minister Edi Rama is expected to leave this Tuesday for Italy for a two-day visit. Journalist Esiona Konomi reports that the head of the government will meet this afternoon with Ignazio La Russa, President of the Senate of the Republic of Italy. The following day, several official meetings are …

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Tragic, a 62-year old is killed near the hospital

A tragic event happened this morning in Rreshen.  It is reported that one person was killed. The serious incident happened around 10:40 near the city hospital. Journalist Gjergji Figuri reports that the victim has been identified as Martin Bardhi, 62 years old. It is suspected that he was executed for …

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Tahiri’s former bodyguard left in prison on drug charges

Appellate instance of the Special Court against Corruption and Organized Crime (GJKO) has upheld the sentence of 8.8 years in prison for Hekuran Marku, former bodyguard of Saimir Tahir this Tuesday. Mark was found guilty of drug trafficking and organized criminal group after the operation coded “Spirit”, as he was …

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One killed and three injured in Rreshen

One person was killed, while three others were injured this afternoon in Rreshen. Journalist Gjergj Figuri brings to ABC News the first images from the scene. Official police sources said that Martin Bardhi was killed today while he was standing near the Rreshen hospital, while as a result of the …

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Serbia declared three days mourning for the terrorists killed in Banjska, Rama: The worst signal that could give to the region

Prime Minister Edi Rama reacted after Serbia announced three days of mourning for the death of terrorist Serbs in Banjska of Zveçan. Through a post on social networks, he considered this decision as the worst signal that Serbia could give to the region and the Euro-Atlantic community. According to Rama, …

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Government meeting, Ibrahimaj: No damage from cyberattacks! Demo: New regulation for public spaces

The Minister of Economy and Innovation, Delina Ibrahimaj, provided details on the decisions taken following the government meeting. Ibrahimaj stated that a board will review foreign investment requests in critical sectors. According to her, paper documents and correspondence will be eliminated. She also said that a support measure for enterprises …

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Holta Zaçaj elected First Deputy Governor of the Bank of Albania

Former President of the Constitutional Court, Holta Zaçaj, has been elected First Deputy Governor of the Bank of Albania. The decision was made by the Supervisory Council of the Bank of Albania, upon the proposal of Governor Gent Sejko. Holta Zaçaj began her role as a member of the Supervisory …

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Rama: We will enter the oil market with a public company, aiming for real prices based on the stock exchange

Prime Minister Edi Rama stated that a public company will enter the country’s oil market to ensure that citizens do not pay more than they should. Rama announced this during the Socialist Party Assembly in Unit No. 4 in the capital. Rama added that fuel prices will reflect real market …

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Political deadlock in Kosovo, still no agreement on electing a new president

The main political parties in Kosovo have yet to take concrete steps toward reaching an agreement on electing a new president, even as the deadline set by the Constitutional Court of Kosovo has already begun to run. Last week, the Constitutional Court gave lawmakers 34 days to elect the head …

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U.S. Embassy warns: Iran-linked groups may target Americans in Albania

The United States Embassy in Tirana has issued a warning notice, informing that groups linked to Iran may target entities associated with the United States, as well as members of the Iranian opposition located in Albania. According to the embassy, these groups may also target public and common locations, including …

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Government approves funding for Religious Communities in 2026

On Wednesday, the government approved the allocation of funding in the 2026 state budget for religious communities that have signed agreements with the Council of Ministers. According to the decision, the total funding amounts to 203 million lek (two hundred and three million lek), dedicated to financially supporting the activities …

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Preparatory conference held in the “Thaçi 2” case, trial postponed until April 14

A defense preparatory conference was held at the Kosovo Specialist Chambers in The Hague in the case against Hashim Thaçi, Bashkim Smakaj, Isni Kilaj, Fadil Fazliu, and Hajredin Kuçi. Thaçi, Kilaj, and Fazliu attended via video link, while Kuçi and Smakaj waived their right to participate, which the presiding judge, …

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Unpaid employee insurance contributions reach €270 million in 2025, up 8%

The value of unpaid obligations by businesses for social insurance contributions rose to €270 million last year, up from €250 million in 2024. According to the Tax Directorate, this 8% increase in the stock indicates that a portion of private businesses are not paying insurance contributions for their employees and …

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Bank of Albania: Business confidence rises in March

TIRANA, April 1 – Business confidence in Albania increased in March, according to a report published today by the Bank of Albania. The overall economic sentiment improved slightly, mainly due to stronger confidence in the trade sector, and remains well above its historical average. Confidence in the industrial sector declined …

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Government approves digital identity law, introduces screening of foreign investments in critical sectors

TIRANA, April 1 – The government approved three acts at its latest meeting, Economy and Innovation Minister Delina Ibrahimaj said. One act covers electronic identification, trusted services, and a digital identity wallet. Ibrahimaj said the law will replace paper documents and handwritten signatures. She explained that the law strengthens legal …

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Government meeting, Ibrahimaj: No damage from cyberattacks! Demo: New regulation for public spaces

The Minister of Economy and Innovation, Delina Ibrahimaj, provided details on the decisions taken following the government meeting. Ibrahimaj stated that a board will review foreign investment requests in critical sectors. According to her, paper documents and correspondence will be eliminated. She also said that a support measure for enterprises …

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Holta Zaçaj elected First Deputy Governor of the Bank of Albania

Former President of the Constitutional Court, Holta Zaçaj, has been elected First Deputy Governor of the Bank of Albania. The decision was made by the Supervisory Council of the Bank of Albania, upon the proposal of Governor Gent Sejko. Holta Zaçaj began her role as a member of the Supervisory …

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Rama: We will enter the oil market with a public company, aiming for real prices based on the stock exchange

Prime Minister Edi Rama stated that a public company will enter the country’s oil market to ensure that citizens do not pay more than they should. Rama announced this during the Socialist Party Assembly in Unit No. 4 in the capital. Rama added that fuel prices will reflect real market …

News

Political deadlock in Kosovo, still no agreement on electing a new president

The main political parties in Kosovo have yet to take concrete steps toward reaching an agreement on electing a new president, even as the deadline set by the Constitutional Court of Kosovo has already begun to run. Last week, the Constitutional Court gave lawmakers 34 days to elect the head …

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U.S. Embassy warns: Iran-linked groups may target Americans in Albania

The United States Embassy in Tirana has issued a warning notice, informing that groups linked to Iran may target entities associated with the United States, as well as members of the Iranian opposition located in Albania. According to the embassy, these groups may also target public and common locations, including …

News

Government approves funding for Religious Communities in 2026

On Wednesday, the government approved the allocation of funding in the 2026 state budget for religious communities that have signed agreements with the Council of Ministers. According to the decision, the total funding amounts to 203 million lek (two hundred and three million lek), dedicated to financially supporting the activities …

News

Preparatory conference held in the “Thaçi 2” case, trial postponed until April 14

A defense preparatory conference was held at the Kosovo Specialist Chambers in The Hague in the case against Hashim Thaçi, Bashkim Smakaj, Isni Kilaj, Fadil Fazliu, and Hajredin Kuçi. Thaçi, Kilaj, and Fazliu attended via video link, while Kuçi and Smakaj waived their right to participate, which the presiding judge, …

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Unpaid employee insurance contributions reach €270 million in 2025, up 8%

The value of unpaid obligations by businesses for social insurance contributions rose to €270 million last year, up from €250 million in 2024. According to the Tax Directorate, this 8% increase in the stock indicates that a portion of private businesses are not paying insurance contributions for their employees and …

News

Bank of Albania: Business confidence rises in March

TIRANA, April 1 – Business confidence in Albania increased in March, according to a report published today by the Bank of Albania. The overall economic sentiment improved slightly, mainly due to stronger confidence in the trade sector, and remains well above its historical average. Confidence in the industrial sector declined …

News

Government approves digital identity law, introduces screening of foreign investments in critical sectors

TIRANA, April 1 – The government approved three acts at its latest meeting, Economy and Innovation Minister Delina Ibrahimaj said. One act covers electronic identification, trusted services, and a digital identity wallet. Ibrahimaj said the law will replace paper documents and handwritten signatures. She explained that the law strengthens legal …