The sex scandal of mayor of Kukes, is disclosed the testimony of Safet Gjici
ABC News has revealed the testimony of the former mayor of Kukes, Safet Gjici, given today before the GJKKO. He emphasized that he received the punishment for the action he did, while adding that he fell into the trap of those who, according to Gjici, “don’t like him”. “I received …
Rama in Brussels, the focus tensions between Kosovo and Serbia
Prime Minister of Albania, Edi Rama, will travel this Monday to Brussels, where he will meet with the President of the Council of the European Union, Charles Michel. Tensions between Kosovo and Serbia and finding a way to normalize the Prishtina-Belgrade dialogue are expected to be the focus of the …
Beleri’s request to be sworn in as elected mayor is rejected, what is expected to happen with the municipality of Himara
Fredi Beleri has applied to the Special Court to obtain permission to be sworn as elected mayor. ABC News journalist, Ermal Vija reports that GJKKO has rejected his request, while the arguments of this decision taken by the judge, Atalanta Zeqiraj, have not yet been made known. It is learned …
Lefter Alla seeks release due to health problems
The former mayor of Bulqiza, Lefter Alla, is expected to appear before the Special Court today to request his release from prison. ABC News reporter Ermal Vija says that Alla is seeking release due to her health condition. This request of the former mayor is expected to be examined by …
Three Kosovo policemen kidnapped by Serbia are released
The Serbian court in Kraleve this Monday decided to release the three policemen kidnapped a few days ago in Kosovo. The media in Kosovo write that the release of the three policemen captured on June 14 by the Serbian forces inside the border was made in the second session of …
The release of three Kosovo policemen, Rama: We will not allow a ‘Donbas’ in the heart of Europe
The Kosovo policemen were released today from Serbia, after 12 days in detention. After this important news, Prime Minister Edi Rama also reacted, who, among other things, wrote that this is late but very good news, because it puts an end to the arbitrary deprivation of liberty of three people …
Shooting in Vlora, one person injured
Gunshots were registred at noon this Monday in Vlora, where it is suspected that one person was injured as a result. According to sources for ABC News, it was learned that the incident took place in “Pavarsia” neighborhood in the coastal city, in premises of a bar. Journalist Elton Nika …
Rama shares pictured of Drilon park in Pogradec
Prime Minister of Albania, Edi Rama posted this Monday morning footage from the fantastic view of Drilon park in Pogradec area. In his social media statement, PM Rama emphasizes that transformative projects have been implemented in Drilon and will make it even more attractive for foreign and local tourists. “Good …
Money exchange shop robbed in Tirana
An unidentified person robbed a money exchange point on Saturday morning on “Tom Plezha” street in New Ring Road. He entered the Exchange around 08:25 and, according to the police, he was carrying an item suspected to be a firearm. He took a sum of money at gunpoint and left …
Gjirokastër, man caught transporting 11 illegal immigrants
A man has been arrested for transporting 11 immigrants from third countries. A 35 year old ended up behind bars, while his co-habitant, a 32-year-old woman with the initials living in Tirana, was prosecuted. Official sources informed that the arrest of the young man was made on the national axis …
Charged with corruption, money laundering and concealment of wealth, ex-politician Monika Kryemadhi is rebranding herself as a showbiz celebrity on the Big Brother reality show, but can it keep her out of prison? Original post Here
An appeals court upheld the verdict jailing the former Socialist Party mayor of Himara, Jorgo Goro, who was at the centre of a political storm during a controversial election in 2023. Original post Here
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
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 …
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
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
Catch up on the weekend’s most important developments with Balkan Insight’s digest of news from countries across the region. Original post Here
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 …
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 …
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 …