Albanian PM’s Local Arbitration Plan Pointless, say Experts
Edi Rama says arbitration in future will be a matter for a local Albanian court, but experts say there is no escaping the role of international settlement bodies if the country wants to attract foreign investors. Original post Here
A man arrested for murder after nearly 30 years on the run
A 45-year-old man was arrested by the police this Monday in the port of Vlora, after being convicted and wanted for murder. Citizen Edmond Panaori stabbed to death citizen G. S. in the village of Mbers in Fier in 1996. Panaori was declared wanted after the Prosecution at the Fier …
Opens the new public market of Farka, Krifca: Guarantees the best prices for the consumer
The new public market of Farka is opened. The Minister of Agriculture, Frida Krifca, said during her speech that the new market is another safe step towards the development of agriculture. The minister added that the market offers high food safety standards as well as provides cheaper prices for the …
Puka’s mayor claims socialist supporters were threatened with gunshots ahead of polls
Gunshots were heard in the early hours of this Saturday morning in Puka, claims the Mayor of this Municipality, Gjon Gjonaj. In a social media statement, Gjonaj stated that unidentified persons have threatened supporters of the Socialist Party (SP) and while leaving, they have fired firearms in the air. Furthermore, …
Coronation of the King, ABC News in London: Citizens are divided for and against Charles III
This Saturday, the coronation ceremony of King Charles III was held in the United Kingdom. The journalist of ABC News, Isida Muço, reported from London that the atmosphere does not feel the same as there are places where the citizens have continued normally with their plans, putting interest in the …
Begaj meets King Charles III and Prince William
As part of the participation in the reception given by the King of the United Kingdom, Charles III and Queen Camilla for the Heads of States who are participating in the ceremonies of their coronation on the Royal Throne. President of the Republic, Bajram Begaj, met and talked with King …
Coronation of the King, British ambassador in Tirana: The King is a that unites us
The coronation of the King of England is being watched through a special ceremony in Tirana, organized by the British embassy. ABC News followed the ceremony at the British embassy, while Ambassador Alastair King-Smith praised the figure of King Charles III as well as the role of the Monarchy in …
Politicians paid tribute to martyrs of the nation
Senior political leaders paid tribute to the “Mother Albania” memorial this Friday, on the occasion of Martyrs’ Day. Prime Minister Edi Rama and the mayor of Tirana Erion Veliaj laid wreaths in honor of all the martyrs, who sacrificed their lives for a free Albania. Martyrs’ Day was decided to …
Illegal migrants’ hauler busted in Korca
A man from Durrës has been handcuffed by the police in the city of Korça this Friday, after he was caught transporting illegal immigrants. The 56-year-old had packed 15 immigrants in the van type vehicle, which he would transport against payment, to the border with Kosovo, in order to cross …
Fier, man arrested after hitting neighbor with hammer in head
Fier Police has handcuffed this Friday the 42-year-old man who hit the citizen, Q.H, 55 years old, on the head with a hammer. According to the police, the perpetrator had been wanted for days, while his capture was made possible thanks to informational intelligence. Meanwhile, the procedural materials were passed …
A new cyberattack by Iran-linked Homeland Justice group targeting Albania’s parliament revealed the continued vulnerability of state digital systems and failures to implement basic security measures. Original post Here
Our selection of Premium stories this week takes a look at the changing fortunes, power dynamics and neighbourly relations of countries and actors in South-east Europe. Original post Here
TIRANA, March 12, 2026 – Albania’s Parliament, dominated by Prime Minister Edi Rama’s Socialist Party, has refused to authorize the arrest of former Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku, blocking a request by the Special Prosecution Against Corruption and Organized Crime, SPAK, and triggering one of the gravest confrontations yet between …
Survey of women who gave birth recently reveals a “pervasive yet often hidden crisis of obstetric violence” and a widespread dissatisfaction with medical care. Original post Here
Ruling Socialist Party uses its majority in parliament to vote down a prosecution request to lift former Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku’s immunity, allowing for her arrest. Original post Here
Brussels has already gone cold on a scheme to allow some aspirant countries like Albania and Serbia second-tier membership – but that doesn’t mean that other creative approaches to European enlargement are off the table. Original post Here
Journalists’ union welcomes ruling that says government-imposed one-year ban on social media platform was a ‘violation of freedom of expression and freedom of the press’. Original post Here
Tirana Times, March 10, 2026 – A cyberattack targeting Albania’s Parliament has revived one of the country’s most serious national security concerns, underscoring the return of a threat that Albanian institutions have come to associate with Iran linked retaliation. The breach, confirmed by Parliament on Tuesday, involved unauthorized access to …
The criminal charges facing former Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku have dominated headlines in Albania for months – prompting her boss, Edi Rama, to pick a fight with the judiciary. Original post Here
Shielding Balluku Could Cost Albania More Than a Court Case. Tirana Times, March 09, 2026 – Albania’s ruling Socialist majority moved Monday to block the arrest of former Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku, in a decision expected to be ratified by parliament this week and one that is rapidly becoming …