Stabbed his brother, police arrested a 49-year-old man
A 49-year-old man from Elbasan was arrested after stabbing his brother the night before. The police stated that the fight between the brothers happened for weak motives. Currently, the injured is hospitalized and, according to sources, he is out of danger. The suspected perpetrator will face justice after the arrest. …
Bomb maker arrested in Lezha
Police of Lezha have arrested Friday the 66-year-old Qemal Ajazi, who produced mines with remote control, to sell them in the Lezha district, to citizens or groups that carried out criminal activities, to use them for crimes against the person. Law officers seized 3 remote control mines, 2 firearms, 40 …
Situation on North/ Kurti: We could not postpone the elections again
The Parliament of Kosovo is holding an extraordinary session according to the situation in North. Prime Minister of Kosovo, Albin Kurti in his speech said that they decided to postpone the elections in North together with the internationals because of the security in the country. He said that they accepted …
Saimir Tahiri released from prison
The court of Elbasan, at the request of the prosecution, has released Saimir Tahir from prison. The decision was given today by judge Matilda Fetau, who has decided that former interior minister Tahiri will serve the remainder of his sentence under house arrest. The former interior minister was sentenced to …
Why tensions between Serbia and Kosovo are flaring
By Veton Surroi The first lesson of the events of these days in the four northern municipalities of Kosovo is that the conflict between Kosovo and Serbia is not over. Even after 24 years, since Serbia signed the capitulation with NATO, it still has not signed the peace and cooperation …
Vote-buying, elected mayor of Himara left in prison by Special Court’s appellate
Appellate Instance of the Special Court against Corruption and Organized Crime (GJKKO) has left the elected mayor Fredi Beleri in prison this Thursday and has changed the measure for Pandeli Kokaveshi from prison arrest to forced appearance. Through his lawyer, Edmond Demo, Beleri asked for release from prison and change …
“Conflict in North Kosovo must be resolved with the democratic world”, Rama meets Vucic and Von der Leyen in Moldova
Prime Minister Edi Rama has posted a video on “Facebook” while he was talking with the president of Serbia, Aleksandar Vucic, the president of the European Commission, Ursula Von der Leyen and other leaders at the summit of the European Political Community that is being held this Thursday in Chisinau, …
One injured in Matt shooting, perpetrator wanted
A firearm-related incident occurred in the early hours of this Thursday morning in Mat, causing one injured, while the police identified the 38-year-old perpetrator and declared him wanted. Law enforcement announced that the injured after the incident went to the hospital to receive medical help, where the police were also …
Serbs in northern Kosovo protest again, EU to discuss tense situation
Even today, it is expected that in the north of Kosovo, Serbian citizens will protest against the new Albanian mayors. Today is the fifth day of protests, while yesterday it ended with some minor incidents in Zveçan. It is learned that today the leaders of the 27 of EU countries …
22-year-old boy’s drowned body found hours after reported missing
After several hours of searching, it was found the dead body of 22-year-old Valentin Nikolli in the Mat River. The operation was coordinated by RENEA Special Department, which had started the search since yesterday evening. The 22-year-old boy died a day ago, after allegedly accidentally falling into the river while …
From politics to the media business, high expectations often go hand-in-hand with disappointments big and small, as our selection of Balkan Insight Premium stories this week shows. Original post Here
When Tirana mayor and Socialist Party rising star Erion Veliaj was arrested on corruption charges, he lashed out against the judiciary. Now he’s running a social media PR campaign to charm the public. Can it work? Original post Here
In October 2024, a shipment of containers with suspected hazardous waste was returned to Albania. But prosecutors haven’t yet managed to analyse their contents because they say they’re unable to find the necessary laboratory services. Original post Here
Already repurposed due to legal challenges, Italy’s asylum centres in Albania cost more than originally planned and much more than similar facilities in Italy itself, offering a potential lesson for other European governments tempted to take the same route. Original post Here
Tirana announced as host city for 2027 NATO Summit The Hague, June 25, 2025 — NATO leaders convened today in The Hague for a pivotal summit that reaffirmed the Alliance’s unity amid intensifying global security threats and adopted a transformative new commitment to defense investment, resilience, and innovation. In a …
Activists have condemned as “illegal” the deportation back to Egypt of five people from an Italian-run migrant holding camp in Albania. Original post Here
June 23, 2025 – Tirana Albania has expressed unequivocal support for the United States following its militar.y strikes on three key nuclear sites in Iran, marking a rare moment of bipartisan consensus among the ruling Socialist majority and the opposition Democratic Party. Prime Minister Edi Rama and former Prime Minister …
By Tirana Times TIRANA, Albania 20 June, 2025— A sophisticated Iranian cyber group has claimed responsibility for a major attack on the official website of Tirana Municipality, disabling online services and disrupting the city’s public registration system for kindergartens and nurseries, authorities confirmed Friday. The hacking group “Homeland Justice,” believed …
Our selection of Premium stories this week takes a look at the region’s slow-burning political crises, smuggling networks, digital surveillance and a whole lot more. Original post Here
by Genc Pollo President of the Pan-Europe Albania Former Minister and MP 18 June 2025 In the Albanian public debate on the armed conflict between Israel and Iran, a prevailing notion has been the contrast between Israel, a democracy where state power is under constitutional constraints and accountable to …