Tensions at the Democratic Party, Bardhi: “Violence is not a political tool”
The head of the Parliamentary Group of the Democratic Party, Gazment Bardhi, has reacted to the attack on the MPs after the leadership meeting by supporters of Lulzim Basha. “Verbal violence, pressure and blackmail against Democratic Party deputies who think differently are not political tools. This behavior by the paramilitary …
The joint meeting between the two governments, Kosovo-Albania, will take place in Gjakova
The Prime Minister, Albin Kurti, announced that the joint meeting of the two Kosovo-Albania governments will be held on June 14 in Gjakovë. He said at today’s government meeting that several agreements will be signed with Albania in various fields. Derisa said that many preliminary agreements with Albania have already …
The fall of the Euro/Government easing measures for businesses
The Minister of Economy and Finance, Delina Ibrahimaj, announced that during today’s government meeting, the postponement of the profit tax installments for exporters was decided. The minister said after the meeting that this measure is due to the impact that the devaluation of the euro has had on these businesses. …
Reunification of Democratic Party, Salianji: Everyone is fighting for personal ground
The deputy of the Democratic Party, Ervin Salinaji has commented on the situation in which the right camp is located and the possibilities that the Democratic Party may have to reunite. In his speech, Salianji emphasized that now the seal party is just a fragment that is being held hostage …
Kosovo’s PM urges serbian criminal groups to stop attacks in North
Prime Minister of Kosovo, Albin Kurti, has called on Serbian extremists and criminal groups to immediately stop attacks, in order to continue free and fair elections. This call by PM Kurti was issued on the social networks, after Monday evening’s meeting with European and American emissaries Miroslav Lajçak and Gabriel …
Vlora, young man caught trying to steal luxurious SUV
A 35-year-old man tried to steal a “Range Rover” car in Vlora on Monday evening, as reported this Tuesday. Police revealed that the incident took place in Lungomare near a market, where the driver left the car on and locked for a few minutes to go to the market, but …
Rama: Over 19.000 farmers provided with oil card
More than 19.000 farmers have been equipped with the oil card for carrying out mechanized works in agriculture thanks to the National Support Scheme 2023. This was announced this Tuesday by Prime Minister Edi Rama, through a statement on the social networks, adding that 4,138,198 liters of fuel will be …
Protests continue in the North Kosovo, a small number of protesters
Even this Tuesday, the protests continued in the three northern municipalities of Kosovo, Zvecan, Leposavic and Zubin Potok, but a small number of protesters was noticed. Among the protesters are mainly the workers of municipal institutions in the Serbian parallel system. We recall that yesterday evening, the emissaries of the …
Ferry, five boats blocked on Koman lake
A ferry and five boats built in an artisanal manner that were operating in Lake Komani, were blocked this Tuesday by the police, after checks carried out as part of the police operation coded “Komani”. According to the police, the ferry was unregistered with the tax authorities, had unregistered employees, …
“Opposition is in a dramatic situation”, Topi: The citizens do not have a representative
Former president Bamir Topi has declared that the current opposition is non-existent. Invited to the show “Good morning with Bashkim Hoxha” on ABC News, he said that the citizens have no one to represent them and this is a big problem. According to Topi, there is no opposition, but only …
Balkan members of the Catholic Church have praised “broad-minded, spontaneous” Pope Leo XIV for his education, experience and openness. Original post Here
Tirana Times, May 8,– On May 11, 2025, Albania will hold its tenth parliamentary elections since the fall of communism in 1991 – a moment expected to be decisive not only for the political fate of the main parties but also for the democratic future and European orientation of the …
The Socialists and Democrats are still likely to dominate the Albanian political landscape after elections on May 11, but a cluster of new parties and the introduction of diaspora postal votes are threatening to shake things up. Original post Here
The Democratic League of Kosovo has filed 17 lawsuits in a fresh legal challenge against the outgoing prime minister, Vetevendosje leader Albin Kurti, and his ministers. Original post Here
Anonymous social media accounts, a lack of financial transparency and the unethical use of AI could have an impact on voter opinion ahead of Albania’s May 11 parliamentary election, BIRN has found. Original post Here
In an interview with BIRN, Zef Mazi, Albania’s former chief negotiator with the EU, poured cold water on Prime Minister Edi Rama’s election promise of EU accession by 2030. Original post Here
TIRANA, Albania , May 6th (Tirana Times ) — On May 11, Albanians will head to the polls for parliamentary elections marked by a crowded field of contenders: 53 political parties and over 2,000 candidates will vie for 140 seats in the national legislature. While this diversity may signal political …
President Begaj welcomes His Majesty Abdullah II bin Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, with a solemn ceremony. May 2, 2025 | TIRANA, Albania Tirana Times In a visit marked more by symbolism than substance, Jordan’s King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein arrived in Tirana on Friday for …
Tirana Times | May 2nd | Prishtina, Kosovo — A unique cultural bridge between Kosovo and Saudi Arabia was inaugurated on Thursday with the opening of the “Urat” exhibition in central Prishtina, showcasing the Kingdom’s rich Islamic and cultural heritage. Organized in partnership between the Islamic Community of Kosovo and …
The involvement of individuals with criminal backgrounds or ties to the underworld among Albania’s so-called strategic investors must be examined in a broader context. Politically, this phenomenon represents one of the clearest signs of the symbiosis between crime and politics — and of the state being effectively captured by organized …