Yuri Kim starts the farewell tour in Tropoja: “When I am with you, I feel I am with my own family”
Ambassador Yuri Kim visited Tropoja to begin the process of bidding farewell as she completes her assignment in Albania. During her visit to Bajram Curri, she met with local citizens, expressing her gratitude and fondness for Tropoja as one of her favorite places in Albania. Noting her family roots in …
Dibra man arrested for domestic violence, hunting rifle seized
A 46-year-old man in Diber was arrested, after he abused his wife and 17-year-old son. It is known that he threatened couples with a gun that he would kill them. So, it is reported that everything started for reasons of jealousy. As material evidence, the double shotgun with which the …
Rama appeals to mayors to serve the citizens without making any distinctions
The Prime Minister of the country, Edi Rama, continued his thanksgiving tour this Sunday, after the convincing victory in the majority of municipalities in the May 14 elections. He said that thanks to the investments, many Albanians who are abroad have invested their savings in Albania. The chairman of the …
VIDEO/ Six arrested on Morina’s border
The Court of Kukës has given the measure of ‘3-month imprisonment’ for the six Syrian, Algerian and Moroccan immigrants. Two days ago, they were arrested at the Morina border. Even this time, the immigrants seem not to have received the measure well, as they revolted and started cursing in the …
Winners of the international competition “Tiranathlon”
The third edition of the international competition “Tiranathlon” has ended, where over 200 competitors from 18 different countries of the world participated. This great sports event was organized in the Farka Lake Park. The activity also coincided with the year when Tirana holds the title of European City of Sport, …
Begaj meets the local authorities of Chieti: Gratitude for the support to the Albanians in Italy
On the second day of his official visit to Italy, the President of the Republic, Bajram Begaj, visited the city of Chieti where he was received by the local authorities, including the Mayor of Chieti, Diego Ferrara, the President of the Province of Chieti, Francesco Menna , the Prefect of …
The mysterious death of Russians in Kavaja/ Investigations are suspended
The investigations into the 4 Russians who lost their lives in one of the resorts in Qerret i Kavaja have stalled. Since the Russian side has not responded to the letter from the former prosecutor’s office in Kavaje, today in Durrës, the investigations remain suspended. It has been more than …
As emigration of Albania’s doctors spikes, experts say root causes are complex
TIRANA, May 26, 2023 – The growing number of doctors and other health professionals migrating away from Albania in recent years, part of a much larger brain drain and migration trend, is increasing anxiety of the population left behind over getting proper services in the years to come at a …
Kosovo police-gang gunfight in Albania-police border
Gunshots were recorded this Friday on the Albania-Kosovo border, between a structured criminal group transporting illegal immigrants and police officers in Morina. In the framework of the operation organized by the Kukës Local Police Directorate, the Border Police of DVKM Kukës and the Kosovo Police, it became possible to arrest …
New details on Tirana’s footwear factory TNT explosion
New details have been revealed this Friday regarding the blast in a footwear factory, owned by an Italian businessman in Tirana, which took place late on Thursday evening. Based on the reports, the author of the event approached on a bicycle, placed the explosive and then left. On his part, …
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 …