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Who was target of Fushe-Kruja assasination

Target of the assassination attempt in Kruja, where Ramazan Sino and his 18-year-old nephew, Alvi Bejtja, were killed was Gentian Bejtja. Beitja is not an unknown name for justice, as he managed to escape two previous assassinations, one in 2016 and one in 2022. In 2016, he had explosives planted …

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PM Rama’s message on the 247th anniversary of US independence

Prime Minister Edi Rama congratulated US on its 247th anniversary of independence this Tuesday. In his social networks statement, he attached some photos taken yesterday during the reception ceremony of the former American president, Bill Clinton in Tirana. “Happy 4th of July America. God bless you”, wrote the head of …

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President Begaj wishes Happy Independence Day to US

President Bajram Begaj congratulated this Tuesday the independence of the USA with a message on Facebook. In his statemenr, the President expressed his gratitude for the history that connects our country with the USA while adding that as strategic partners, Albania is determined for a future with the common values …

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New details on Kruja assassination unveiled

New details have been revealed from the assassination that happened in the village of Larushk in Krujë, where a person lost his life and his grandson was injured during Tuesday night. According to the local media, the car that was allegedly used in the event was stolen. Among other things, …

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Minister: Albania saw almost 3% economic growth in Jan-Mar 2023

Minister of Finance, Delina Ibrahimaj has said Tuesday that economic growth was 2.72% in the first quarter of the year. In a press conference, the minister emphasized that the growth was mainly driven by real estate and construction activities, followed by the trade and services sector. “For the first three …

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Kurti conference with Rutte and Bettel: Not signing the agreement was a big mistake

The Prime Minister of Kosovo, Albin Kurti, is holding a joint conference with the Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Mark Rutte, and the Prime Minister of Luxembourg, Xavier Bettel. Kurti said during his speech that the agreement agreed with Serbia should be implemented and that the biggest mistake was not …

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SPAK concludes investigation on Dimal municipality’s officials

Special Prosecutor’s Office against Corruption and Organized Crime has closed the investigations and has sent for trial the file in charge of officials of the Municipality of Dimal who are accused of corruption. It is about officials Arben Guraj in charge of services at Dimal Municipality; Altin Pali director of …

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HJC: New judicial map has accelerated performance of appeal court

Chairwoman of the High Judicial Council, Naureda Llagami, says that with the new judicial map, to examine a case, it will take at least 6 times less than it was needed before its implementation. During the reporting to the Parliament of Albania, for the year 2022, Llagami stated that the …

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“Welcome Mr. President”, Tirana ready to welcome Bill Clinton

This Monday, the former president of the United States of America, Bill Clinton, will arrive in Tirana, where he will pay a two-day visit. Clinton will land at Rinas airport around 2:30 p.m., where she will be met by Prime Minister Edi Rama. Meanwhile, the final preparations for Clinton’s visit …

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Bill Clinton arrives in Tirana, hosted by PM Rama

The former president of the United States of America, Bill Clinton, arrived at noon this Monday at Rinas airport, a two-day visit to Tirana. The plane with the former president on board landed on the runway of Rinas at 15:18. ABC News was able to provide exclusive footage, while the …

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Rama’s Collision With Justice Shatters Illusions About Albania’s Democracy

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

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Albania Slips Into Electoral Autocracy

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 …

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Middle East Crisis: Balkan Countries Act to Ease Spike in Oil Prices

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

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Timeline: Albania’s High-Level Corruption Cases Raise Political Temperature

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

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Monday Briefing from the Balkans: March 23, 2026

Catch up on the weekend’s most important developments with Balkan Insight’s digest of news from countries across the region. Original post Here

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Albania Opposition Protest Turns Violent

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 …

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US Targets Iran Linked Cyber Network as Albania Emerges as Key Victim

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 …

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Albania Draws a Red Line on Iran

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 …

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Europe’s Next Enlargement: Why Berlin, Paris and The Hague Could Decide the Fate of the Western Balkans

TIRANA TIMES, March 19, 2026 – The European Union’s enlargement debate has entered a new and unusually sensitive phase. What initially appeared to be a Brussels-driven discussion about how to accelerate Ukraine’s accession has quickly evolved into a broader political reckoning inside key member states over the future shape, pace, …

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Albanian MPs Adopt Resolution Declaring Iran ‘State Sponsor of Terrorism’

Ruling Socialist Party MPs aiming to support the US on the Iran war push through resolution – but opposition MPs boycott the vote they claim was staged ‘for the personal agenda of the Prime Minister’. Original post Here

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Rama’s Collision With Justice Shatters Illusions About Albania’s Democracy

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

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Albania Slips Into Electoral Autocracy

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 …

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Middle East Crisis: Balkan Countries Act to Ease Spike in Oil Prices

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

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Timeline: Albania’s High-Level Corruption Cases Raise Political Temperature

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

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Monday Briefing from the Balkans: March 23, 2026

Catch up on the weekend’s most important developments with Balkan Insight’s digest of news from countries across the region. Original post Here

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Albania Opposition Protest Turns Violent

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 …

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US Targets Iran Linked Cyber Network as Albania Emerges as Key Victim

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 …

News

Albania Draws a Red Line on Iran

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 …

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Europe’s Next Enlargement: Why Berlin, Paris and The Hague Could Decide the Fate of the Western Balkans

TIRANA TIMES, March 19, 2026 – The European Union’s enlargement debate has entered a new and unusually sensitive phase. What initially appeared to be a Brussels-driven discussion about how to accelerate Ukraine’s accession has quickly evolved into a broader political reckoning inside key member states over the future shape, pace, …

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Albanian MPs Adopt Resolution Declaring Iran ‘State Sponsor of Terrorism’

Ruling Socialist Party MPs aiming to support the US on the Iran war push through resolution – but opposition MPs boycott the vote they claim was staged ‘for the personal agenda of the Prime Minister’. Original post Here