Floods in Emilia Romagna in Italy/ Tirana gives 100 thousand euros aid
The municipality of Tirana, at the proposal of the mayor Erion Veliaj, has granted 100 thousand euros aid to the Region of Emilia Romagna in Italy, to alleviate the consequences of the damages caused by the massive floods of the last few weeks. The massive rains of May 2023 in …
Tragic/ A 50-year old man was shot in front of his wife and child
ABC News has learned the identity of the 50-year-old, who was shot yesterday evening in Shijak. It is about Ardjan Çyrbjan, while the suspected author is Ervis Hodo. The latter shot three times at the 50-year-old man, who was with his wife and child. Çyrbe’s wife approached the perpetrator, begging …
Stabbed his brother, police arrested a 49-year-old man
A 49-year-old man from Elbasan was arrested after stabbing his brother the night before. The police stated that the fight between the brothers happened for weak motives. Currently, the injured is hospitalized and, according to sources, he is out of danger. The suspected perpetrator will face justice after the arrest. …
Bomb maker arrested in Lezha
Police of Lezha have arrested Friday the 66-year-old Qemal Ajazi, who produced mines with remote control, to sell them in the Lezha district, to citizens or groups that carried out criminal activities, to use them for crimes against the person. Law officers seized 3 remote control mines, 2 firearms, 40 …
Situation on North/ Kurti: We could not postpone the elections again
The Parliament of Kosovo is holding an extraordinary session according to the situation in North. Prime Minister of Kosovo, Albin Kurti in his speech said that they decided to postpone the elections in North together with the internationals because of the security in the country. He said that they accepted …
Saimir Tahiri released from prison
The court of Elbasan, at the request of the prosecution, has released Saimir Tahir from prison. The decision was given today by judge Matilda Fetau, who has decided that former interior minister Tahiri will serve the remainder of his sentence under house arrest. The former interior minister was sentenced to …
Why tensions between Serbia and Kosovo are flaring
By Veton Surroi The first lesson of the events of these days in the four northern municipalities of Kosovo is that the conflict between Kosovo and Serbia is not over. Even after 24 years, since Serbia signed the capitulation with NATO, it still has not signed the peace and cooperation …
Vote-buying, elected mayor of Himara left in prison by Special Court’s appellate
Appellate Instance of the Special Court against Corruption and Organized Crime (GJKKO) has left the elected mayor Fredi Beleri in prison this Thursday and has changed the measure for Pandeli Kokaveshi from prison arrest to forced appearance. Through his lawyer, Edmond Demo, Beleri asked for release from prison and change …
“Conflict in North Kosovo must be resolved with the democratic world”, Rama meets Vucic and Von der Leyen in Moldova
Prime Minister Edi Rama has posted a video on “Facebook” while he was talking with the president of Serbia, Aleksandar Vucic, the president of the European Commission, Ursula Von der Leyen and other leaders at the summit of the European Political Community that is being held this Thursday in Chisinau, …
One injured in Matt shooting, perpetrator wanted
A firearm-related incident occurred in the early hours of this Thursday morning in Mat, causing one injured, while the police identified the 38-year-old perpetrator and declared him wanted. Law enforcement announced that the injured after the incident went to the hospital to receive medical help, where the police were also …
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 …