As Kosovo crisis continues, Prishtina’s growing rift with Tirana causes concern
TIRANA, June 19, 2023 – Growing concern is being expressed in Albania over an increasing rift with Kosovo, as the Tirana government has adopted a critical approach toward the government in Prishtina, at a time of escalating tensions with Serbia over northern Kosovo. Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has taken …
Declared international wanted, a 39-year old is arrested by police in Shengjin
A 39-year-old Albanian wanted for drug trafficking was arrested in Shengjin, with the intention of extradition to Italy. As part of the operation by Albania and DVP Lezhë, in cooperation with Interpol Tirana and the Italian Interforce office in Albania, it has become possible to locate the Albanian in Shengjin. …
Basha “dismisses” Bardhi/ He has no competence as General Secretary of Democratic Party
Gazment Bardhi, once the closest person to Lulzim Basha and his battles against Sali Berisha, seems today to be an opponent for the former democratic leader, on his way to the head of the Democratic Party. Gazment Bardhi has lost the battles he has fought so far. The last one …
Over 7 thousand recruitments for census of population and housing/ The process starts in September, the result in 2024
Census of population and housing in Albania will start on September 18. The director of INSTAT, Elsa Dhuli, explains that about 7 thousand people will be employed for this process, while the total cost is expected to be 16.9 million euros. “Currently we are in the phase of recruiting people …
Begaj: NATO member countries should not allow provocations that destabilize Kosovo
The President of the Republic, Bajram Begaj, as part of his participation in the Prespa Forum for Dialogue, has held a series of meetings with the heads of state of the region. Begaj met with the President of North Macedonia, Stevo Pendarovski, the President of Croatia, Zoran Milanovic, and the …
Albania drafts law to legalise cannabis for medical, industrial use
Cultivation of cannabis for medical and industrial purposes is expected to be carried out under some strong criteria. The details are defined in the draft which has been revealed recently. The National Agency for the Control of Cannabis will be in control of the entire process from the licensing of …
Albania Mayor Resigns Over Sex Tape Scandal
Mayor of northern Albanian town resigns after video of him having sex in his office circulated online. Original post Here
Albania Drafts Law to Legalise Cannabis for Medical, Industrial Use
Following a public opinion survey whose results some have questioned, the cabinet has backed a draft law that would legalize the use of cannabis for medical and industrial reasons. Original post Here
Kidnapped police officers of Kosovo interrogated by Serbian forces
3 police officers are being interrogated at the High Public Prosecutor’s Office in Kraleve. According to the authorities in Belgrade, they were arrested on the territory of Serbia on June 14. The news was confirmed for Radio Free Europe by the Prosecutor’s Office of this city in the south of …
Rama: Kosovo policemen should return home
Prime Minister Edi Rama, has reacted again for the arrested policemen of Kosovo. According to him, they should to return home immediate. In the conference with the Hungarian counterpart, Rama said that he is focused their release possible as soon as possible. “There is an immediate need for returning home …
New Ombudsman elected solely with the votes of the ruling majority – a break in tradition – after opposition MPS refused to participate in the vote. Original post Here
Court temporarily restores Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku to her duties, after the government disputed a court order that had suspended her. Original post Here
By Nikola Kedhi On paper, Albania enters 2026 as a “success story”: the government speaks of GDP growth around 4%, low inflation, public debt at roughly 53% of GDP, and presents the 2026 Budget as a continuation of stability.In reality, Albania is an economy structurally dependent on construction where extraordinarily large …
Albania‘s High Prosecution Council chooses Klodian Braho as new head of the Special Prosecution Against Corruption and Organised Crime – a body with the tough task of tackling high-level graft. Original post Here
Environmentalist Ardian Koci was awarded the 2025 EuroNatur Award for his campaigning conservation work in Albania – but he had already left the country after being fired by the Environment Ministry for speaking his mind. Original post Here
By Tirana Times Tirana Times, December 10,2025. 10KSA arrived in Tirana through a special awareness-raising event organized by the Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, marking the first introduction in Albania of one of the world’s most recognized global initiatives for preventive health and community empowerment. Deputy Ambassador Ahmed …
SPAK could move toward a harsher measure against the suspended deputy prime minister, including a request for house arrest or detention. Tirana Times – December 9, 2025 The suspension from office of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Infrastructure and Energy Belinda Balluku has pushed Albania into one of the …
Judges Association claims that Edi Rama’s attacks on court decision to suspend Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku over legal allegations are designed to undermine faith in the Albanian judiciary. Original post Here
By Genc Pollo On the Commissioner’s satisfaction The statement by Mrs. Marta Kos, European Commissioner for Enlargement, that the general elections in Albania this May were free and fair, but we welcome suggestions for their improvement” rightly caused surprise, irritation and was condemned by the opposition. Fortunately, on Monday the …
Saudi Arabia and the Rise of a New Human-Centered Diplomacy When National Transformation Becomes a Global Movement for Life There are moments when an initiative that begins as a simple community project transforms into a global movement. Moments when awareness campaigns cross the boundaries of public messaging and become part …