Police offers 30.000 Euro for information on perpetrator that put explosive at judge’s house
Shkodra police asked Tuesday the citizens’ help to identify the perpetrator who put explosive on the judge’s house, Tonin Sterkaj, In a press statement, this police informed that a special group is investigating over this case in collaboration with the prosecution, but this institution promises 30.000 euro reward for anyone …
Assets of polish citizen seized by Tirana prosecution
Tirana Prosecution Office required the imposition of preventive seizure on the assets belonging to the Polish citizen Anna Morgenstern who is involved in investments linked to illicit assets from undisclosed fund origins and is under suspicion for committing the criminal act of “Laundering the Proceeds of Criminal Offence or Criminal …
Albania commemorates 15 anniversary as Alliance takes stock of present and future challenges
AIIS’ international conference gathers decision-makers and experts in Tirana to discuss regional security Two significant anniversaries set the stage for an international conference organized by the Albanian Institute for International Studies (AIIS): the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and Albania’s 15th anniversary of …
One dead in a fatal accident in Pogradec
An accident happened around 04:50 on the “Pogradec-Qafë Thane” road axis, near the village of Memëlisht. A “Benz” type vehicle with a 46-year-old driver collided with a “Citroen” type vehicle with a 58-year-old driver. As a result, the driver of the “Citroen” type vehicle, 58 years old, who is out …
VIDEO/ Explosion targets judge’s house in Shkodra
ABC News has secured the moment of placing the explosive substance at the gate of the residence of judge Tonin Sterkaj in Shkodra. The video shows the author approaching the judge’s apartment, wearing a black sweatshirt, mask and white gloves. Fortunately, no one was injured in the explosion, while the …
Tourism/ Balluku: We expect about 14 million visitors
The Minister of Infrastructure and Energy and at the same time the Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku, in the activity organized this Monday “Safe stay in Albania”, spoke about the success of the tourist season During her speech, Balluku said that an extraordinary job has been done by the government …
Tourist season, Rama: Soon, we can reach 20 million tourists
Prime Minister Edi Rama spoke about the success of the tourist season in the country, saying that there has been an increase in the number of tourists who have visited our country. Rama also underlined that the country is now facing a very rapid development and that the time will …
One arrested, another under investigation after the violent protest at Tirana Municipality
Police arrested a man from Lac, after the violent protest held last Friday in front of Tirana Municipality. The arrested is the citizen M.H. 31-year-old, who is charged for violence and hitting police officers in duty. At the same time, police informed that another person, a 61-year-old is being investigated …
Two arrested for corruption in elections, one of them an official of Tirana Cadastre
The police have executed the security measures issued by GJKKO against four persons, within the coded operation “Influence”. They are suspected of having jointly committed the criminal offenses of “Exercising illegal influence on persons exercising public functions” and “Active corruption in elections”. GJKKO imposed prison terms for 46-year-old Dritan Stoka …
Declared internationally wanted, a 65 year old arrested in Durres
The citizen with the two names Asjan Buçeza/Hasan Buçeza, announced as an international wanted, has been arrested by Durres police, with the aim of extradition to Italy. The 65-year-old was sentenced by the Court of Milan to 23 years of imprisonment, for the criminal activities of possession, sale and trafficking …
TIRANA, June 17 – The State Police announced new traffic restrictions for heavy vehicles during the 2026 summer season. Authorities based the measure on Joint Instruction No. 106 of June 14, 2024, issued by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy and the Ministry of Interior. The restrictions will remain in …
TIRANA, June 17 – Infrastructure and Energy Minister Enea Karakaçi announced the signing of a bilateral agreement between Albania and Ukraine on the international road transport of passengers and goods. Karakaçi signed the agreement with Serhiy Derkach, Ukraine’s Deputy Minister for Communities, Territories and Infrastructure Development. According to the minister, …
TIRANA, June 17 – Deputy Prime Minister Albana Koçiu said the justice reform and vetting process marked a key pillar in Albania’s European integration path during the closing ceremony of the transitional reassessment of judges and prosecutors. Koçiu said the reform proved Albania can deliver difficult structural changes and confront …
TIRANA, June 17 – The Blue Eye (Syri i Kaltër) continues to attract a high number of tourists during this period, confirming its position as one of the most popular destinations in southern Albania. The karst spring draws daily visitors from different countries. Tourists say they chose Albania after hearing …
TIRANA, June 17 – Sunny weather and high temperatures have increased the number of visitors on the beaches of Lezha during the first weeks of the summer season. Shëngjin has attracted the largest crowds. Most visitors come from Kosova and continue to choose the destination year after year because of …
TIRANA, June 17 – The European Parliament adopted its annual resolution on Albania with 483 votes in favor, 103 against and 70 abstentions, expressing broad support for the country’s EU integration process. Lawmakers welcomed Albania’s recent progress and called on authorities to ensure full implementation of adopted legislation. They also …
TIRANA, June 17 – Albania collected 340.5 billion ALL in total revenue during January-May 2026. The figure exceeded the period plan by 5.3%, according to the Finance Ministry. Revenue rose by 11.2% compared with the same period in 2025. The state budget recorded an additional 34.3 billion ALL. Tax and …
TIRANA, June 17 – The European Commission confirms its support for Albania’s European Union membership path. It links progress to maintaining the pace of reforms. The 2027 target for closing accession negotiations remains achievable, according to an exclusive response to Albanian Radio and Television. It describes sustained reform momentum as …
The Chairman of the Socialist Party Parliamentary Group, Taulant Balla, has welcomed the adoption of the European Parliament’s annual Resolution on Albania, which was approved with 483 votes in favor. In a public statement, Balla described the decision as a major acknowledgment of Albania’s progress in the European integration process …
The head of Albania’s Special Anti-Corruption Structure (SPAK), Klodjan Braho, stated that the vetting process cannot be considered a guarantee or form of “immunity” for judges and prosecutors in the future, emphasizing that any potential acts of corruption will remain subject to criminal investigation. Speaking at the closing ceremony of …