Metamorphosis’ file, Ervis Martinaj ordered Gjin Ndoji’s 2022 murder
Details regarding the investigation file of “Metamorphosis” codenamed police operation, in the framework of which the former director of the operational forces in the state police Oltion Bistri, the head of the prosecution of Kukës Xhevahir Lita, the businessman Pellumb Gjoka and several other citizens were arrested, have come to …
Vacationers ‘abandon’ Durres beach due to bad weather
Bad weather with rain and clouds that is expected to engulf Albania in the following hours, has caused the beach of Durres to be abandoned by vacationers this Saturday. Holidaymakers have cut short their beach holiday due to weather conditions and fear of potential storms. Now empty, the beach of …
Minor girl’s prostitution exploitation discovered after Durres woman’s stabbing
Another person has fallen into the hands of the Durres police as part of the investigation into the incident that happened two days ago in Durres, where a 32-year-old woman was found dead under the Dajlani Bridge. As part of these investigations, the number of those arrested has increased to …
Sterilization concession, Former Minister of Finance summoned by SPAK
The former Minister of Finance, Anila Denaj, appeared at SPAK this Friday. It is learned that Denaj will give clarifications regarding the investigations that are being carried out for the tender for the sterilization of surgical equipment at the Ministry of Health. Earlier, former minister Ilir Beqja and former deputy …
Military helicopter engaged to fight Gjallica mountain fire
Fires have been active for nine days in Gjallica Mountain, where 10 hectares of tall pine trees and vegetation have burned. In order to help extinguish the wildfire, it has become possible to intervene from the air this Friday. A military helicopter is carrying out the operation of throwing water …
Metani respond to Berisha’ accusations: Go to office of the Prosecutor
Yesterday, former Prime Minister Sali Berisha made strong accusations against the High Inspector of Justice, Artur Metani. In a press statement, Berisha said that Metani is involved in the incinerator affair, for this reason he requested his resignation. Today Artur Metani has responded to the accusations of Sali Berisha, telling …
The situation in Kosovo, this Friday begins withdrawal of the effective from the municipalities in North
This Friday, I pray that the reduction of the members of the Kosovo Police by 25%, in and around the municipal facilities in the north, will begin. The decision came after the assessment of the situation by the Kosovo Police, EULEX and KFOR. According to the assessment, the security situation …
Tre arrested after trying to defraud Tirana businessman
Three people have been arrested by Tirana police and another who has been described as the head of the criminal fraud group has been declared wanted. During the “Replay” codenamed operation, 34-year-old Afrim Radici, 41-year-old Gezim Çelanji and 22-year-old Qazim Vata were arrested. According to the police, citizens in cooperation …
Three entities punished for stealing electricity in Tirana
Three subjects were recently punished by the Structures of the regional directorate of Distribution System Operator (DSO) Tirana, after they were caught stealing electricity. According to the DSO announcement, two objects in the area of Qesaraka were exercising private activity, while a subscriber, owner of a 3-story villa, being a …
The murder of the 32-year-old woman, two arrested
The murder of 32-year-old Luljeta Preza under the Dajlan Bridge has been revealed. The police said that the two citizens committed the crime, Aldo Ibrahimi and Ylli Grabovari. So, he also accompanied three girls, who were present at the time of the event. ABC News reporter Leonidha Musai reports that …
Charged with corruption, money laundering and concealment of wealth, ex-politician Monika Kryemadhi is rebranding herself as a showbiz celebrity on the Big Brother reality show, but can it keep her out of prison? Original post Here
An appeals court upheld the verdict jailing the former Socialist Party mayor of Himara, Jorgo Goro, who was at the centre of a political storm during a controversial election in 2023. Original post Here
The prime minister’s moves to shield his deputy from arrest feel like the beginning of the end of an era for Albanians’ hopes that the powerful would finally be held accountable. Original post Here
V Dem places Albania in a category dominated by African states, with Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina the only Western Balkan countries in the same group. Tirana Times, March 23, 2026 – Albania has been placed in the category of electoral autocracy in the latest Democracy Report 2026 by the …
As oil and gas prices surge amid the Iran war, Balkan countries are pondering ways to reduce the impact on households and businesses. Original post Here
The controversy over Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku has put the spotlight on prosecution efforts to target high-level corruption – but she is only the latest senior politician to face charges. Original post Here
Catch up on the weekend’s most important developments with Balkan Insight’s digest of news from countries across the region. Original post Here
Democratic Party leader and former President Sali Berisha injured during clashes. Tirana Times, March 22, 2026 — Albania’s latest national opposition protest in Tirana, which ended in violent clashes between protesters and police, exposed not only rising anger against Prime Minister Edi Rama’s government but also a broader crisis of …
Tirana Times, March 17, 2026 – The United States has moved to dismantle a cyber network linked to Iran’s intelligence apparatus, seizing four domains used for hacking operations, disinformation campaigns and threats, in a case that places Albania at the center of a broader geopolitical confrontation. The U.S. Department of …
Parliament’s decision to label Tehran a state sponsor of terrorism formalizes a break years in the making and reflects a broad Albanian consensus that Iran has become a direct security threat Tirana Times, March 18, 2026 – Albania has taken one of its toughest political steps yet against Iran, with …