Socialist Party demands the expulsion of 4 democratic deputies
The Socialist Party has requested the exclusion for several days from the Assembly of some democratic deputies after the tensions that occurred during yesterday’s session. Abc News journalist, Esiona Konomi reports that it is about the four MPs Flamur Noka, Sali Berisha, Belind Kelliçi and Edi Paloka. Noka was expelled …
Rama at the World Government Summit 2023: Cooperating with each other to face the challenges
Prime Minister Edi Rama has traveled to the United Arab Emirates for a two-day visit, where he will also be present at the “World Government Summit 2023”. In a statement to the country’s media, the head of the government said that it is the first time he participates in such …
Hearing on democrat MP on ‘Babale’ case postponed for 9th time
Hearing against the MP of the Democratic Party (DP), Ervin Salianji has been postponed for the ninth time this Monday, while the next session will be held on March 7. According to information, the reason for the postponement was the lawyer Ledjo Braho, who was in an activity in the …
Elbasan’s ex-chief of police to face court on corruption charges
Special Prosecutor’s Office against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK) closes the investigations and sends for trial the former crime boss in Elbasan, Leonard Palushi. At the end of the investigations, SPAK brought against him the charge of “Passive corruption of persons exercising public functions”, provided by article 259 of the …
TNT blast destroys Saranda hotel
A powerful explosion has occurred this Monday morning in Saranda, due to which a hotel was destroyed. Explosion in question took place in one of the oldest hotels in district No. 1 of the coastal city, owned by Spiro Çabiri, at 05:54 on the boulevard. As a result of the …
Albania honors today the victims of the earthquake in Turkey and Syria
Today will be a day of national mourning in Albania as a sign of solidarity for Turkey, which has stood by our country after the earthquake of November 26, 2019. The decision of the Albanian government was announced by Prime Minister Edi Rama a few days ago through a post …
Kenya girl passes away in homeland after beating in Albania
The 22-year-old Joy Ayoko, who was brutally raped in Tirana, has passed away in Kenya, as confirmed by her mother, Ruth Abongo. The young woman left Albania at the end of January to be treated in her hometown, after she was admitted to the Trauma hospital since August last year. …
Chinese couple caught in Rinas with fake residence permit
Rinas Police has arrested this Monday the couple of Chinese residents with initials L. Ch., 36 years old and Y. Ch., 33 years old, both residents in China. According to law enforcement, they tried to cross the border to Canada with a false residence permit. Following arrest, the procedural materials …
Protest of Democratic Party, 3 detained and 1 officer injured
The national protest called by former Prime Minister Sali Berisha has ended without major incidents. The only moment when the situation heated up was after Berisha finished his speech. At that moment, the protesters threw Molotov cocktails towards the prime minister’s building. The journalist of ABC News, Xhensila Kodra, informs …
Protests/ About 1,000 officers on standby
The Tirana police have determined the plan of measures for the protest called today by the opposition, at 12:00, on the “Dëshmorët e Kombit” boulevard. About 1,000 police officers, law enforcement, FNSH and RENEA will be on the road. The police announces that starting at 06:00 on Saturday, parking of …
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 …