Korçë, three arrested for documents’ forgery
A criminal group, which falsified documents that served to go to the USA, Canada, Britain and the Schengen area, was attacked by the police of Korça. Within the coded operation “The Counterfeiters”, 3 citizens who practiced this criminal activity against the payment of 300-10,000 euros, were arrested. The arrested are …
Law on medical cannabis is approved/ Parliament votes also the law for young doctors, they will work 5 years after studies in Albania
After 19 hours of discussion, Lindita Nikolla called the deputies to vote. It was 5:00 in the morning and there were 95 deputies in the session, of which 72 were from the Socialist Party. Prime Minister Rama was absent. With 71 votes in favor, the law was approved, which forces …
3 people violate the police chief in Bulqiza
Three people have been declared wanted after attacking the chief of the municipal police of Bulqiza. The incident took place on the road axis Bulqize-Fushe Bulqize, where after having a conflict, they punched the 35-year-old man because of his duty. It is about a 45-year-old man and two young people, …
Balla meeting with the Police department in Vlora
Interior Minister Taulant Balla held a meeting today with the department of the Local Police Directorate in Vlora. During the meeting, Minister Balla emphasized that the citizens are our irreplaceable partners for the protection of the country and every citizen. “Citizens are not only the reason why the State Police …
Veliaj: 300 people employeed from vulnerable groups in Tirana Municipality
Municipality of Tirana, in cooperation with the German GIZ, has made possible the employment of about 300 employees from vulnerable groups in the institutions of the Municipality of Tirana. This good news was given by the Mayor of Tirana Erion Veliaj at the meeting of the Municipal Council. “We have …
9 vacationers poisoned in a hotel in Shengjin
Nine vacationers in a hotel in Shengjin have shown health problems and have been sent to the hospital to receive first aid. According to the data from the hospital, the vacationers who presented themselves received medical treatment and are out of danger. Journalist Gjergji Figuri reports for ABC News that …
German tourist saved after breaking leg and arm in Shkodra mountain
A German tourist fell on Thursday evening in the place called “Koder Kunje” in Shkodër and suffered physical injuries. Police of Shkodra and the residents of the area went to help the tourist, who had broken her leg and arm and could not move. After arriving at the scene, the …
Petrit Vasili goes to SPAK
Depute Petrit Vasili, appeared in SPAK. Journalist Ermal Vija reports that the MP arrived at the premises of the Special Prosecutor’s Office, from 10:00 a.m. summoned by the prosecutor Sotir Kllapi, to give clarifications regarding the investigations launched for Freedom Party lobbying with the suspicion that he used unjustified money …
Last plenary session kicked off with debates
The last parliamentary session for this session has started with debates, where the opposition MPs are asking for an interpellation with Prime Minister Edi Rama about the incinerators. Meanwhile, the majority, on the other hand, has rejected their request, but it seems that the opposition MPs do not stop and …
The murder of Besnik Hida in 2019, police has identified three executers
The murder of Besnik Hida, the 40-year-old who was executed in a bar in October 2019 in Lushnje, is revealed. According to the police, the executers of the 40-year-old was Laert Haxhiu, Orgest Bilbili and Ardian Ahmetaj, As a result of the evidence provided by the intensive investigation, the Court …
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 …