Turkish Presidency Dismisses Reports of Erdogan’s Heart Attack
Following a health scare in a live TV interview, the Turkish Presidential Office has denied claims that the country’s strongman suffered a heart attack and was hospitalised. Original post Here
Tirana young man arrested for harassing two women
A 25-year-old man has been arrested by the Tirana police this Thursday as he is accused of sexually harassing two women. Investigations showed that the 25-year-old sexually harassed the 15-year-old in the building’s elevator, as well as a foreign citizen in the parking lot of a shopping center. During the …
Six-month employment promotion’s programs approved
Minister of Finance and Economy, Delina Ibrahimaj, stated that the draft decision for employment promotion programs related to the youth guarantee scheme has been approved in this Thursday’s meeting of the Council of Ministers. During a statement for the media outside the Prime Minister’s office, Ibrahimaj said that this program …
Elbasan, young man arrested on domestic violence charges
A 35-year-old man has been arrested this Thursday by the Police in Elbasan, after he was declared wanted following sentencing to prison by Tirana Court for the criminal offenses “Domestic Violence” and “Actions contrary to the court’s decision”. Citizen with initials E.G is suspected of having abused his sister and …
Today arrive 100 immigrants from Britain
At noon this Thursday, a plane with over 100 Albanians from England is expected to arrive in our country. Journalist Xhensila Kodra reports for ABC News that the plane is expected to land around 13:00 in Rinas. Among other things, it was learned that the Albanians had managed to leave …
The murder of the Albanian businessman, new detailes revealed
New details from the murder of the Albanian businessman have come to light. A relative of Edmond Haxhiaj, the person who ordered the murder of businessman Ardian Nikulaj, has helped the investigators on the clarification of the serious event, through her testimony. ABC News reporter Ermal Vija reported that the …
‘Eja’: A lawyer’s passion for poetry brings some of the world’s best to Albanian readers
A new book with poetry translated by Perparim Kalo into Albanian has been published by Tirana Times in a multilingual version. By PREÇ ZOGAJ Among the anthologies of poems by the world’s poets in Albanian, not so many, but not little either, some of them can convey a rare tenderness. …
Albania-Türkiye relations explored at international conference marking 100 years of modern relationship
TIRANA, April 24, 2023 – Relations between Albania and Türkiye were the focus of an international conference held on Monday to mark a century of diplomatic relations between the modern states of Albania and Türkiye. The international conference featured presentations of officials from Türkiye and Albania, academics as well as …
Albania PM Denies Using Govt Funds to Blackmail Voters
Opposition cries foul after Prime Minister Rama warned voters in an opposition stronghold ahead of May 14 elections that his government will not ‘collaborate’ with municipalities that vote against him. Original post Here
The trial for the dismissed magistrates/ Former constitutional judge accused of concealing wealth
Today took place the trial of the former constitutional judge Fatos Lulo, who was charged with concealment and non-declaration of assets. Journalist Ermal Vija told ABC News that through the defense lawyer, Lulo asked the court to suspend the process with the argument that he has addressed the Special Appeals …
Balkan members of the Catholic Church have praised “broad-minded, spontaneous” Pope Leo XIV for his education, experience and openness. Original post Here
Tirana Times, May 8,– On May 11, 2025, Albania will hold its tenth parliamentary elections since the fall of communism in 1991 – a moment expected to be decisive not only for the political fate of the main parties but also for the democratic future and European orientation of the …
The Socialists and Democrats are still likely to dominate the Albanian political landscape after elections on May 11, but a cluster of new parties and the introduction of diaspora postal votes are threatening to shake things up. Original post Here
The Democratic League of Kosovo has filed 17 lawsuits in a fresh legal challenge against the outgoing prime minister, Vetevendosje leader Albin Kurti, and his ministers. Original post Here
Anonymous social media accounts, a lack of financial transparency and the unethical use of AI could have an impact on voter opinion ahead of Albania’s May 11 parliamentary election, BIRN has found. Original post Here
In an interview with BIRN, Zef Mazi, Albania’s former chief negotiator with the EU, poured cold water on Prime Minister Edi Rama’s election promise of EU accession by 2030. Original post Here
TIRANA, Albania , May 6th (Tirana Times ) — On May 11, Albanians will head to the polls for parliamentary elections marked by a crowded field of contenders: 53 political parties and over 2,000 candidates will vie for 140 seats in the national legislature. While this diversity may signal political …
President Begaj welcomes His Majesty Abdullah II bin Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, with a solemn ceremony. May 2, 2025 | TIRANA, Albania Tirana Times In a visit marked more by symbolism than substance, Jordan’s King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein arrived in Tirana on Friday for …
Tirana Times | May 2nd | Prishtina, Kosovo — A unique cultural bridge between Kosovo and Saudi Arabia was inaugurated on Thursday with the opening of the “Urat” exhibition in central Prishtina, showcasing the Kingdom’s rich Islamic and cultural heritage. Organized in partnership between the Islamic Community of Kosovo and …
The involvement of individuals with criminal backgrounds or ties to the underworld among Albania’s so-called strategic investors must be examined in a broader context. Politically, this phenomenon represents one of the clearest signs of the symbiosis between crime and politics — and of the state being effectively captured by organized …