Gjirokastra man detained for violating minor daughter
A 47-year-old man from Gjirokastra has been apprehended this Friday for the crime of domestic violence. Law enforcement revealed that the arrested person is suspected of having violated his minor daughter. In the meantime, the investigation group interrogated the girl to find out the causes of the violence, while the …
Mayor Veliaj expresses gratitude to martyrs of the nation
Mayor of Tirana, Erion Veliaj has expressed this Friday his gratitude to the Martyrs of Nation, who are commemorated in Albania every May 5. Through the social networks, Mayor Veliaj also shared a picture, in which the Municipality of Tirana is covered by a giant flag. “Today May 5, National …
Fier inmate dies, prison directorate clarifies circumstances
General Directorate of Prisons has reacted regarding this Thursday’s death of inmate Simon Hashim Toska in Fier correctional facility. According to the released information, Toska previously did not present any health problems, and was not treated with any type of medication. On Wedneday, the prisoner initially showed fatigue, but his …
Stranded german tourists saved by police in Vlora
Vlora Volice has made it possible this Thursday to find and rescue two German tourists who were stranded in Grama Bay. After receiving the notification, the services of Orikum Police Station and those of Delta Force have organized the work to help the 2 tourists. Following several hours of search, …
The murder of the 51-year old, new details are revealed
After the murder of 51-year-old Petrit Vuksani, the perpetrator went to an apartment and, under the threat of a gun, asked the lady of the house not to tell the police. In the testimony given before the police, the woman taken “hostage”, by Lekë Vuksani, it was stated that the …
Albania-Azerbaijan committee, Balluku: Now it’s the time for a direct line Tirana-Baku
This Thursday, the Joint Committee between Albania and Azerbaijan met in Tirana, whose focus was on economic, technological and industrial developments. The Deputy Prime Minister and at the same time Minister of Infrastructure and Energy, Belinda Balluku said that the cooperation between the two countries is early, especially in energy …
Rama: The stadium in Durres is a new center for the city
Prime Minister Edi Rama this Thursday was part of the ceremony organized in Durrës for the International Competition for the New Stadium Project as another center of the city. In his speech, Rama said that as in Korça a few days ago and today there are three prestigious studios of …
Fier, a 52-year old died in prison
A 52-year-old man in the prison of Fier died on the way to the hospital, after showing some concerns and complications. It is known that the incident happened in the early hours of this morning and it is suspected that the cause of the victim’s death was a heart attack. …
Bank of Albania keeps key rate unchanged as record strength of local currency helps curb inflation, puzzling experts
TIRANA, May 3, 2023 – Albania’s central bank announced Wednesday it is keeping its key interest rate unchanged at 3 percent with global trends and a strong local currency taking the edge off domestic inflation and thus making rate increases less necessary. Bank of Albania Governor Gent Sejko said the …
Balkan, Central European Journalists Highight Safety Concerns on Press Freedom Day
Journalists’ associations in Balkan countries used the World Press Freedom Day to urge authorities to take the ongoing threats made against them more seriously. Original post Here
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 …