Lezha police destroys 500 cannabis plants
he anti-cannabis police mega-operation codenamed “Image” follows. It is learned that 500 cannabis sativa narcotic plants that were found cultivated on the ground, in the village of Kashnjet, were destroyed by burning. During the previous stages of this mega-operation, in different areas of Lezhë district, a total of 16,073 cannabis …
The new leaders in North, serbs continue to protest in Leposavic
Serbs from the North Kosovo have also gathered in front of the Leposaviq municipality building this Saturday. Their protest is about the presence of new Albanian mayors in the municipal seats in the north of Kosovo and the presence of the Kosovo Special Police. Meanwhile, the night continued to be …
Today 145th anniversary of the Albanian League of Prizren
The President of the Republic of Albania, Bajram Begaj, participated in the ceremony honoring the 145th anniversary of the Albanian League of Prizren. In his speech, among other things, Begaj said that it was this agreement that designed the creation of a free and independent Albanian state. “The Albanian League …
Op/Ed: End threats to use military force!
By GENC POLLO* For the third time in the last two years, Serbia last week put its armed forces on alert and has deployed them to the border with Kosovo. Apart from infantry and armor, fighter jets have been flying along Kosovo’s airspace. Belgrade the arsonist Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic …
24 years from NATO’s bombing of Serbia
The Secretary General of NATO, Javier Solana, on June 10, 1999, issued the order to stop the bombing, while the UN Security Council, on the same day, approved Resolution 1244, where 37,200 KFOR soldiers were sent it from 36 countries. On June 12, 1999, the first NATO infantry troops landed …
Bislimi on Rama’s assocation: There are no Albanian-Serbian talks, Kosovo is the only authority for negotiations
The Deputy Prime Minister of the Government of Kosovo, Besnik Bislimi, commented on the proposal of Prime Minister Edi Rama for the Association’s statute, which he sent to France and Germany. Regarding the proposal of the Association of Municipalities with a Serbian majority, Prime Minister Edi Rama, Bislimi has stated …
SPAK arrest warrant for Klodian Kapedani on vote-buying
Klodian Kapedani, arrested by order of SPAK, for vote buying in Kavaja, is said to have been discovered through wiretapping. Sources from the investigative group confirm to ABC news that there have been no complaints from citizens or political entities about the 39-year-old, but he has emerged from the telephone …
PM Rama echoes ‘Rally Albania 2023’
Prime Minister Rama has published some photos from “Rally Albania 2023”, the 19th edition where 22 countries are participating. This edition promotes Albanian tradition, the cuisine and the wonders of our riviera. “Good morning, and with the energy conveyed by the Rally Albania 2023, in its 19th edition, with the …
Man arrested on drug charges in Tirana
A 35-year-old man has been detained this Friday by the Narcotics Investigation Specialists of Tirana Police. Regarding the young man, the Court of First Instance of the General Jurisdiction of Tirana has assigned the security measure “Arrest in prison”. During the search of the 35-year-old’s apartment, a small amount of …
Durres, is stolen the apartment of a judge
The apartment of the judge of Durres, Shpëtime Pitaku, has been stolee. ABC News journalist Leonodha Musai reports that Pitaku has given her statement regarding this event. Pitaku stated that they took 2 thousand euros and a quantity of jewelry. /abcnews.al […] Read More… Original post Here
During last week’s visit to Israel, Albania’s Prime Minister used a private jet once owned by Sam Bankman Fried, now-jailed owner of crypto exchange FTX – but it’s unclear who footed the bill. Original post Here
The suspects are among 33 people accused of involvement in shipping a cargo of dangerous industrial waste from Albania to Thailand. Original post Here
The US president’s son-in-law wants to build a tourism development in southern Albania, but residents of the unspoilt strip around Zvernec say a dispute over ownership of the land is being ignored. Original post Here
Tropojë Mayor Indicted for Illegal Roadworks Tirana Times, 02 February 2026 – In a case related to alleged abuse of office, Albania’s Special Court has sent Tropojë’s mayor Rexhë Byberi and his deputy Abedin Kërrnaja to trial on charges of “abuse of office” related to local infrastructure projects. The officials are …
The Italy-Albania asylum ‘offshoring’ scheme is being studied by other Western European governments wanting to look tough on migration. But the case of Hamid Badoui, who took his own life after being held at an Albanian migrant detention camp, highlights the human cost. Original post Here
Balkan LGBTQ+ people, both in the region and in the diaspora, are often told that their identities are incompatible. It’s time to hear a different story – and learn more about the region’s pioneers. Original post Here
Plans by relatives of U.S. President Donald Trump to build a luxury resort in the scenic coastal area of Zvërnec have sidelined local residents and their property claims, while intersecting with a long-running court battle involving controversial real estate businessman Artur Shehu. By Vladimir Karaj Tirana Times, 02 February 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
The Murrizi Tunnel was opened to much fanfare in March last year, not long before a parliamentary election. Now the Albanian Road Authority says it has yet been certified for use. Original post Here
Tirana Times, 01 February 2026 – The release of more than three million pages of documents linked to the Jeffrey Epstein case by the United States Department of Justice has expanded the scope of one of the most disturbing scandals of the past decade far beyond the United States. The …