Austrian president visit to Tirana, is hosted by Begaj
President Bajram Begaj has welcomed the Austrian president, Alexander Van der Bellen. The Austrian counterpart has arrived in Tirana as part of an official visit. He was hosted in a state ceremony by Begaj to continue with a statement to the media at around 11:45. Meanwhile, at 1:00 p.m., the …
PM urges businesses to not take advantage of employees
Prime Minister Edi Rama has called this Monday on entrepreneurs to give up the logic of exploiting employees, saying that this is hitting the heart of Albania’s economy. During his speech in a commercial subject in Kamza area, the head of the government underlined that Albania cannot reach where it …
In Remote Albanian Regions, Migration Becomes Almost Inevitable
Unemployment, poverty, and disillusionment with the political elite is emptying small Albanian towns and villages of people; the young are moving abroad, taking with them the hopes of their families for a financial lifeline. Original post Here
Tirana, three arrested and seven prosecuted on illegal gambling charges
Tirana police have successfully completed this Saturday the coded operation “Poker 2”, as a result of which 3 people were arrested and 7 others were prosecuted. Based on the information at hand, the arrested citizens are Arlind Çali, Xhuljo Mija and Erisild Demçellari, administrators of the bar, all three residents …
Croatian tourists saved in Vlora after being stranded at sea
Border Police of Vlora have come this Saturday to the aid of some foreign citizens who were stranded at sea after their boat broke down. Authorities revealed that the 3 foreign citizens had departed from Croatia and found it impossible to continue their voyage towards Turkey, where they had the …
Interior Minister of Albania-Braverman discuss illegal migration at Home Office
Albania’s Minister of Interior, Bledi Çuçi has been hosted this Saturday by the British Secretary of the Interior, Suella Braverman, at the premises of the Home Office. During the meeting, the Minister emphasized that Albanians are a vital and integrated community in Great Britain, as he proposed to amnesty Albanians …
Albanian, UK, Leaders Patch up Row over Migration, Pledge Cooperation
After weeks of verbal spats between the two countries over illegal migration, Albania’s Prime Minister Edi Rama and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak declared that they will work together to tackle the issue. Original post Here
Gjirokastra, heroin dealer arrested
A 37-year-old man in Gjirokastra has been arrested this Friday by the police after he was caught distributing doses of heroin and cannabis. During the physical search and the search in this citizen’s apartment, the Police services found 73 doses of suspected heroin narcotics and several doses of suspected cannabis …
Rama: Ohrid deal is ‘de dacto’ recognition of Kosovo’s independence
Prime Minister Edi Rama has spoken of the European plan for the normalization of Kosovo-Serbia relations, stating that it is the best so far, where the parties get what they deserve and it is a “de facto” recognition of Kosovo by Serbia. During a conversation in the auditorium of the …
Govt decisions on needy people’s labor market integration revealed
Minister of Health and Social Protection, Ogerta Manastirliu, announced Friday a series of decisions related to the policies of protection and social inclusion for the categories in need. After the government meeting, Manastirliu said that through the subsidy, it will be possible for the categories in need to be employed …
New Ombudsman elected solely with the votes of the ruling majority – a break in tradition – after opposition MPS refused to participate in the vote. Original post Here
Court temporarily restores Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku to her duties, after the government disputed a court order that had suspended her. Original post Here
By Nikola Kedhi On paper, Albania enters 2026 as a “success story”: the government speaks of GDP growth around 4%, low inflation, public debt at roughly 53% of GDP, and presents the 2026 Budget as a continuation of stability.In reality, Albania is an economy structurally dependent on construction where extraordinarily large …
Albania‘s High Prosecution Council chooses Klodian Braho as new head of the Special Prosecution Against Corruption and Organised Crime – a body with the tough task of tackling high-level graft. Original post Here
Environmentalist Ardian Koci was awarded the 2025 EuroNatur Award for his campaigning conservation work in Albania – but he had already left the country after being fired by the Environment Ministry for speaking his mind. Original post Here
By Tirana Times Tirana Times, December 10,2025. 10KSA arrived in Tirana through a special awareness-raising event organized by the Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, marking the first introduction in Albania of one of the world’s most recognized global initiatives for preventive health and community empowerment. Deputy Ambassador Ahmed …
SPAK could move toward a harsher measure against the suspended deputy prime minister, including a request for house arrest or detention. Tirana Times – December 9, 2025 The suspension from office of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Infrastructure and Energy Belinda Balluku has pushed Albania into one of the …
Judges Association claims that Edi Rama’s attacks on court decision to suspend Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku over legal allegations are designed to undermine faith in the Albanian judiciary. Original post Here
By Genc Pollo On the Commissioner’s satisfaction The statement by Mrs. Marta Kos, European Commissioner for Enlargement, that the general elections in Albania this May were free and fair, but we welcome suggestions for their improvement” rightly caused surprise, irritation and was condemned by the opposition. Fortunately, on Monday the …
Saudi Arabia and the Rise of a New Human-Centered Diplomacy When National Transformation Becomes a Global Movement for Life There are moments when an initiative that begins as a simple community project transforms into a global movement. Moments when awareness campaigns cross the boundaries of public messaging and become part …