Rama: We must continue with the constant increase of wages
Prime Minister Edi Rama has attended this Monday the presentation of the strategy for the municipality of Tirana, saying that the time has come for greater cooperation between the government and private businesses regarding this matter. In his speech, Rama stated that the government has done everything possible to increase …
The government declares Vjosa a National Park, Kumbaro: The water and coastal surface of the river is protected
The last wild river in Europe, the Vjosa has been officially declared a National Park. The decision taken today during the meeting of the Council of Ministers was announced by the Minister of Tourism and Environment, Mirela Kumbaro, who emphasized that the total area declared National Park is 12,727 hectares. …
Lost tourist found in Karaburun area after many hours
Drita Elezi, 64 years old who got separated from her group and got lost in Karaburun on Sunday afternoon, has been found this Monday. Fortunately, she is in good health. However, the woman lost contact the day before with the guide she was part of with another group of people, …
Murder in “Don Bosco”, where are focused the police investigations
New details have been revealed about the serious event that took place on Sunday evening in a bar in the “Don Bosko” area in Tirana, where the banker was shot dead and 6 people were injured. More than 15 rifle cartridges were found at the scene. Meanwhile, the investigators have …
New details revealed on Kamza bar shooting
New details have come to light regarding the gunshots that broke the windows of a bar in Kamza area of Tirana in the early hours of this Saturday morning. According to sources, the bar that was shot at, is owned by Astri Lami, who has leased it to another person …
CEC has approved the list of members, without DP
Ilirjan Celibashi responded today to the interest of the media, regarding the registration of the members of KZAZ of the Democratic Party, even though this political force has not yet been registered as an electoral subject for the local elections. “The decision-making was imposed by the circumstances, the procedures that …
Rama appoints the new head of Cadastre
Next to Artan Lame, Prime Minister Edi Rama presented Dallandyshe Bici at the head of the Cadastre today in an official ceremony. In his speech, Rama said that the work done so far is great, but not enough. The priority of priorities, Rama said, among other things, will be cutting …
Woman arrested in Rinas after abandoning minor daughters for asylum in Sweden
A 36-year-old woman has been arrested this Friday in Rinas after abandoning her two minor daughters in Sweden, in order for the latter to seek and obtain asylum in Sweden. The two minor girls have been brought to Tirana, meanwhile, investigations have started for the 36-year-old citizen, resident in Tirana, …
The largest Polish organization trains the “Albanian Volunteer Team”
The Embassy of Poland in Tirana in cooperation with the National Civil Protection Agency and the Tatra Voluntary Search and Rescue Group, which is the largest mountain search and rescue organization in Poland, have successfully implemented the co-financed project within the framework of Polish development cooperation of the Ministry of …
The session hearing against former minister Saimir Tahiri is postponed
In the Court of Elbasan, the hearing in charge of the former Minister of the Interior Samir Tahiri, who requested a reduction of the sentence to 1 year and 6 months in prison, was postponed. The journalist of ABC News, Edisona Skenderi, reports that the reason for the postponement was …
Our selection of Premium stories this week looks at the challenges facing the region as the summer season winds down and business-as-usual resumes. Original post Here
Court again bans MPs from forming institutions deriving from the February elections while it considers a complaint about the failure to elect a deputy speaker from the Serb community, as guaranteed in the constitution. Original post Here
On the eve of Saudi Arabia’s Cultural Week, which will take place in Tirana from September 16–20 at the Palace of Congresses, the Ambassador of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to the Republic of Albania, Mr. Faisal bin Ghazi Hafzi, through a press statement, praised this event as …
When Denisa Kasa returned from abroad and saw the state of Albania’s filthy waterways, she was shocked. Now she has formed an independent collective of young people dedicated to the ‘dream of clean rivers’. Original post Here
Tirana will soon open its doors to the sights, sounds, and flavors of Arabia. From 16 to 20 September 2025, the Palace of Congresses will transform into a vibrant stage for Saudi Cultural Week, a five-day celebration of art, heritage, and creativity hosted by the Saudi Ministry of Culture. The festival promises to be more …
Albania’s hosting of an exiled Iranian opposition group was never likely to be easy. Now it’s under criminal investigation. Original post Here
Our selection of Balkan Insight Premium stories this week sheds light on police brutality, hidden influence, strained bilateral relations and other turbulent issues across the region. Original post Here
The city of Durres on Albania’s Adriatic coast boasts a fine selection of Roman-era mosaics. But due to a lack of initiative by the local authorities, progress has been slow to preserve them and make them available for the public to view. Original post Here
As Mediterranean fire seasons grow in intensity, Albania’s government faces calls to invest in firefighting and reforestation. Original post Here
Interview with Migen Qiraxhi, Project Manager at Qëndresa Qytetare, July 17 In Albania, where higher education is often portrayed as a bridge to opportunity and European integration, the reality on the ground tells a darker story. Behind university gates, corruption, nepotism, and political interference have quietly hollowed out institutions that …