Pretense for Mediu on June 22, court: Family members part of the process
The hearing session on the claim of the former Minister of Defense, Fatmir Mediu, who is accused of abuse of office in the Gerdec explosion, has been postponed for the third time. According to the court’s decision, the next hearing for the former Minister of Defense will take place on …
Tabaku resign as DP Deputy chair’s position
Jorida Tabaku resigned this Wednesday as vice president of the Democratic Party (DP), after refusing to take the command of this political entity. This decision came after the meeting of the leadership of the party, which was accompanied by debates, where it was decided that the elections for the new …
Serbian protesters today in front of municipalities in North Kosovo
In the northern municipalities of Kosovo, Zveçan, Leposavič and Zubin Potok, Serbian citizens, mainly workers of institutions, have already gathered in front of the municipal buildings. They have been protesting since May 26 against the presence of the Kosovo Police and the Albanian mayors of these municipalities, while their number, …
Stabbed his wife, the 46- year old man surrenders to police
Aleko Myrtollari, the 46-year-old man who injured his wife Manjola Myrtollari, surrendered to the police yesterday evening after several days on the run. The incident happened on Sunday evening. After the crime, the author escaped while his wife was urgently transported to Tirana in critical condition. Journalist Roland Beqiraj reports …
Socialist Party Parliamentary group’s head summoned by SPAK
The head of the Parliamentary Group of the Socialist Party, Taulant Balla, goes to SPAK. Journalist Ermal Vija reports that since 10:00, Balla is testifying in connection with a report on the construction of the Partizani Complex. The journalist added that Balla will give clarifications in the capacity of the …
Accused for corruption, Durres Police arrested two officials
The Special Prosecutor’s Office against Corruption and Organized Crime, after investigations carried out in the Directorate of Prisons, has arrested two officials who are accused of corruption. The arrested are Agron Balla and Klodian Gjeci who, in cooperation with each other, took bribes to hire people in the Directorate of …
Tensions at the Democratic Party, Bardhi: “Violence is not a political tool”
The head of the Parliamentary Group of the Democratic Party, Gazment Bardhi, has reacted to the attack on the MPs after the leadership meeting by supporters of Lulzim Basha. “Verbal violence, pressure and blackmail against Democratic Party deputies who think differently are not political tools. This behavior by the paramilitary …
The joint meeting between the two governments, Kosovo-Albania, will take place in Gjakova
The Prime Minister, Albin Kurti, announced that the joint meeting of the two Kosovo-Albania governments will be held on June 14 in Gjakovë. He said at today’s government meeting that several agreements will be signed with Albania in various fields. Derisa said that many preliminary agreements with Albania have already …
The fall of the Euro/Government easing measures for businesses
The Minister of Economy and Finance, Delina Ibrahimaj, announced that during today’s government meeting, the postponement of the profit tax installments for exporters was decided. The minister said after the meeting that this measure is due to the impact that the devaluation of the euro has had on these businesses. …
Reunification of Democratic Party, Salianji: Everyone is fighting for personal ground
The deputy of the Democratic Party, Ervin Salinaji has commented on the situation in which the right camp is located and the possibilities that the Democratic Party may have to reunite. In his speech, Salianji emphasized that now the seal party is just a fragment that is being held hostage …
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 …