The government will make their own passports, EU for ABC News: Apply strong security standards, key to the visa-free regime
As the government prepares to produce Albanian passports itself, a reaction comes from the EU delegation in Tirana. In response to ABC News’ interest in this matter, the EU delegation says it expects to be informed by the Albanian authorities about the security standards that will be applied to the …
Over 20,000 tons of russian diesel busted in Durres port
A ship with a Liberian flag, which was transporting 22,500 tons of diesel with forged documentation, which was going to be smuggled in Albania, has been blocked this Monday in Durres Port. From the first investigative actions, it is suspected that this oil shipment was taken from countries with an …
The Constitutional Court is expected to choose its president today
After the failure of two rounds, the Constitutional Court is expected to hold the third round of voting today to elect its head. In the competition are Fiona Papajorgji, Marjana Semini and Holta Zaçaj. None of the candidates in the first two rounds received the majority of legal votes, out …
New head of constitutional court elected
Holta Zacaj has been elected this Monday morning as new president of the Constitutional Court. For this position expressed interest 3 judges: Fiona Papajorgji; Marjana Semini; Holta Zacaj. After the failure of two previous election rounds, Zacaj was elected with 5 votes in favor. /abcnews.al […] Read More… Original post …
Ex-official Klosi to remain in prison on money laundering charges
Former official Alda Klosi, will continue to stay in prison, as in this Monday’s hearing, the Court of Appeal of the General Jurisdiction, it was decided to leave in force the measure of “arrest in prison”, in absenta. Alda Klosi asked for a milder security measure than prison, on the …
Rama will pay an official visit to Japan
Prime Minister of Albania, Edi Rama, will pay an official visit to Tokyo, Japan, from February 21 to 25, within the framework of the 42nd anniversary of the official establishment of Diplomatic Relations between Albania and Japan. During his official visit to Tokyo, Prime Minister Rama will hold a series …
New details over domestic murder in Maliq
The serious incident that happened yesterday afternoon in the village of Zvezdë in Maliqi has been clarified. It is known that Shefki Bylykbashi has been arrested, as the suspected author of the murder of his son, Hamdi Bylykbashi. According to the police, initially his family members stated that the victim, …
Manastirliu: We are proud of the medical staff and the investments made in the hospital of Korca
The Minister of Health, Ogerta Manastirliu together with the mayor of Korça, Sotiraq Filo, visited today the Regional Hospital of Korça, where they saw the latest investments. She has announced that these years they have invested in increasing technology and equipment in the hospital of Korça, more specifically in imaging …
PM Rama meets ‘Rotal Energy Group’ boss
during his stay in Germany, the head of government Edi Rama held a meeting with the head of “Total Energy Group”, Patrick Poyanné. Rama shared the details of the meeting with his followers on Facebook. “Working morning with the boss of “Total Energy Group”, Patrick Poyanné, about the investments of …
15 years of statehood, Begaj: Kosovo’s Euro-Atlantic path is ahead
The President of Albania, Bajram Begaj, together with representatives of Kosovo’s institutions, paid tribute at the “Adem Jashari” Memorial Complex in Prekaz. From there, President Begaj emphasized that the state of Kosovo is the trust and legacy of Ibrahim Rugova and Adem Jashari. “It is a pleasure to be 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 …