Search and rescue and health aid team arrived in Turkey
The search and rescue and health aid team sent by the Albanian state has arrived in Turkey. The news was announced by Prime Minister Rama with a photo posted on his social network “Facebook”. The team consists of a staff of 52 people, who will join the teams from around …
ABC News in Turkey/ Chaotic infrastructure in airports and hospitals, 4 Albanians affected by the earthquake
After the devastating earthquake that affected the southeastern area of Turkey and Syria yesterday, causing thousands of victims and injured, ABC News reporter Arlind Isai first landed in Istanbul. Isai informs that Turkey is in a chaotic situation, this is also due to the bad weather that has gripped the …
“Cyber security in Albania”, Balluku: We have grown up with challenges, we will succeed
The Deputy Prime Minister and at the same time the Minister of Infrastructure and Energy, Belinda Balluku, at the conference on “Challenges of cyber security in Albania”, said that the country will succeed this time as well. The minister added that only through cooperation and serious investments we can respond …
Cyber-attacks, Çuçi: We have a big burden to guarantee the data
Interior Minister Bledi Çuci, at the “cyber security challenges in Albania” Conference, said that our country has learned a lesson after cyber attacks. He emphasized that today the most acute problem is cyber security, so he added that the State Police must also be mobilized to respond to the challenges …
Albania joins rescue efforts in earthquake-devastated southeast Turkey
TIRANA, Feb. 6, 2023 – A rapid assistance mission with 53 medical personnel and search and rescue specialists from Albania has flown to Turkey to help in search and rescue operations following the devastating earthquake in Turkey’s southeast region on Monday. A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake rocked wide parts of Turkey …
Albania and Greece reach deal on Vjosa River cross-border park
TIRANA, Feb. 6, 2023 – The Albanian and Greek ministers in charge of environmental issues have agreed to work together to create the first cross-border park on the path of the Vjosa River, which crosses from Greece into Albania to reach the sea. Greece’s Kostas Skrekas and Albania’s Mirela Kumbaro …
The Albanian ambassador to Turkey: No report of Albanians affected by the earthquake
The ambassador of Albania to Turkey, Kastriot Robo, in a Skype connection with ABC News, confirmed that so far no Albanians have been affected by the devastating earthquake, which left many dead and injured. He emphasized that Albania has send a rescue aid group towards Turkey and according to him …
Earthquake in Turkey, react president Begaj
The President of the Republic, Bajram Begaj, has expressed his condolences for the lives lost by the devastating earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria this Monday. “Deeply saddened by the devastating earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria this morning. I and the Albanians stand by the people affected and the …
Albanian Embassy in Ankara: There are currently no Albanians injured!
The Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of Albania, Olta Xhaçka, expressed her condolences for the lives lost in Turkey and Syria as a result of the devastating earthquake. She emphasized that the prayers of the Albanians are for the Turkish people and that our country will stand by the …
Albania sends rescue team to the affected areas after the quake in Turkey
Albania will send a rescue team to the areas affected by the tragic earthquake in Turkey. The news was announced by the head of the government, Edi Rama, through a post on Twitter, where he expresses his condolences for the lives lost by the powerful earthquake in Turkey. Deeply saddened …
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 …
As the year draws towards its end, our Balkan Insight Premium stories show that there is no shortage of political surprises, unexpected twists and new standoffs across the region. Original post Here