Extension of detention time demanded for russian Spy
Svetlana Timofeeva has appeared this Friday in front of the court, this time at the request of the Prosecution, which requests the extension of detention’s term. Her defense has objected, as Timofeeva has passed the terms of detention and should have been released from prison. However, the Court of Elbasan …
Tirana’s mayor invites citizens to demostrate in support of Ukraine
Mayor of Tirana, Erion Veliaj has invited citizens this Friday to take part in the demonstration in support of the resistance of Ukrainian people on the first anniversary of the beginning of the Russian aggression. In a social networks statement, Veliaj declared that Tirana stands in solidarity with the right …
NATO “lands” in Durres/ 4 warships anchor in the Port for detecting landmines
4 ships of the NATO forces have landed at the Port of Durres, as part of joint exercises. Turkish, Dutch and Italian military ships will assist in the search for military mines in the Gulf of Durres. They will stay for a few days, exchanging experience with our Navy and …
March for Ukraine: One year since Russian aggression, Mayor Veliaj present
As part of the anniversary of the war in Ukraine, a march is being held in Tirana. Many citizens have left the Boulevard towards Tirana City Hall. Mayor Veliaj, the Ukrainian ambassador, ambassador Kim, minister Spiropali and other well-known figures are present at the march. Citizens are standing in front …
Berisha closes the “revolution”, warns another protest on March 3
Former Prime Minister Sali Berisha spoke to the media at the entrance of the “Blue Headquarters” after closing the protest in front of the parliament. He calls the scandal involving Prime Minister Rama a monstrous and anti-constitutional crime. “Crime against the prime minister or crime-minister, Edi Rama, has committed a …
Car burned to bare metal at night in Korca
Mercedez-Benz” type vehicle owned by citizen Mateo Dersnik was engulfed in flames in the city of Korça on the first hours of this Thursday morning. The vehicle was parked near the house, while it is suspected the burning was intentional. On his part, the owner of the vehicle stated that …
Democrat MPs seek annulment of parliament exclusion decision
MPs of the Democratic Party (PD) have demanded this Thursday the suspension of exemptions from plenary sessions, a decision taken by the Ethics Commission, after the last plenary session, where there were tensions and noise. Through a letter addressed to Speaker Nikolla, they have requested a meeting of the Bureau …
“Albanian day in Tokyo”, Rama: A beautiful moment of the visit
Prime Minister Edi Rama continues his official visit to Japan. This morning he published photos from the meeting with the Albanian community in Japan, as well as with representatives of the state, entrepreneurship, culture and sports of this amazing and hospitable country. “Albanian Day in Tokyo was a beautiful moment …
Rama in the conference with his counterpart Kishida: I appreciate the commitment to appoint an ambassador for Balkans
Following the official visit to Japan, Prime Minister Edi Rama today held a joint press conference with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. Rama said that in the meeting with the Chinese counterpart, they agreed that Albania and Japan condemn the Russian aggression in Ukraine. Among other things, Rama praised the commitment …
Albanian Mine Pollution Puts Lake Ohrid’s UNESCO Status at Risk
Lake split between Albania and North Macedonia is facing serious threats that are damaging its ecosystem and jeopardizing its UNESCO status. 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 …
Anti-poverty NGO ActionAid has filed a complaint to the Court of Auditors in Italy over the 133 million euro cost of two migrant detention centres in Albania as part of a controversial asylum offshoring deal between Rome and Tirana. Original post Here
By Tirana Times Staff Tirana, 3 December 2025 — The Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Albania today organized in Tirana the central event marking the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, a broad awareness-raising activity that brought together around 250 children with disabilities from several cities across …
In the second of BIRN’s series about women’s wartime activism, Midheta Kaloper explains how she survived sexual violence during the Bosnian war and now helps other survivors to fight for their rights – and bring the perpetrators to justice. Original post Here
By Zef Preçi What kind of political system are we living in today? Even though we have a weak state, authoritarian tendencies in governance have become more pronounced, and in a synthesized way this is reflected in the increasing number of MPs of the ruling party from one mandate to …