Democrat asks Rama 30 questions about McGonigal case
Head of the Parliamentary Group of the Democratic Party (DP), Enkeljed Alibeaj, addressed this Thursday 30 questions to Prime Minister Edi Rama regarding the ‘McGonigal’ case. In his speech from the floor of the Assembly, Alibeaj said that Rama has been hiding from the Assembly since he refused to give …
“Two Albanians in serious condition”, ABC News in Larissa hospital
The collision of two trains in Greece left behind a high number of victims and injured, while the authorities continue the work to identify the burned bodies as a result of the serious accident. ABC News reporter Arlind Isa is in the neighboring country since yesterday where he is closely …
Tirana triple murderer intended to kill 4 citizens
Ramazan (Dan) Hutra had no intention of stopping after killing three women yesterday in Paskuqan and Kamze, as reported this Thursday. According to the local media, the 40-year-old was planning to kill a person in Sharre who he accused of having given the gun to the perpetrator who killed his …
Albania Must up its Game to Meet Growing Cybersecurity Challenges
Albanians face the dual challenge of safeguarding themselves from foreign cyber-attacks – while worrying about the potential misuse of their personal data by their own government and political parties. Original post Here
Albania Election Commission Calls on Socialists to Explain New App
The Central Elections Commission said it is investigating whether the Socialist Party app ‘Aktiv1st’ breaks the country’s electoral code. Original post Here
The ex-son-in-law shoots wife’s family members, 2 dead and 3 injured
A serious incident happen at noon today in the area of Paskuqani. It has been learned that the suspected perpetrator, Dan Hutra, fired a gun at his ex-wife’s family members. As a result of the shooting, two people lost their lives, while three others were injured. /abcnews.al […] Read …
Begaj after Greece train collision: Sincere condolences to victims’ families
President of the Republic, Bajram Begaj has reacted Wednesday to the tragedy that happened in Larisa, Greece, where 38 people dies and dozens more were injured after a freight train collided with a passenger train. On the social networks, Begaj expressed his condolences to the families of the victims while …
Pedestrian crashed in Durres, seriously injured
An accident resulting in the serious injuring’s of a pedestrian occurred this Wednesday morning in Shkozet. A 60-year-old man, tried to cross to the other side of the road without using the overpass and as a result crashed to death. The driver of the vehicle that hit the pedestrian was …
Ex-mayor of Lushnja returns in prison
Special Court of Appeal has decided to return to prison Fatos Tushe, the former mayor of Lushnja Municipality, a month after he released him from his cell. Decision announced this Wednesday indicates that the Court of Appeal has found Fatos Tushe guilty of another criminal offense, that of “violation of …
How will be voted on May 14? CEC reveals details from the ballot
The State Commissioner of Elections, Ilirjan Celibashi, has shown how the format of the ballot for the local elections of May 14 will be. Asked by Abc News, if there will be a special place on the ballot to mark the name of the party chairman, given the internal problems …
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 …