Construction works on Elbasan-Qafe Thane road to resume in june
Minister of Infrastructure and Energy, Belinda Balluku has inspected this Tuesday the Elbasan-Qafë Thane road segment, from where she warned that construction works on the second lot of Elbasan-Qafë Thane road segment will resume in June. In her statement, Balluku stated that the bypass of Librazhdi will be an excellent …
Shkoder, a 51-year old is killed in his own home
Gunshots were recorded a few minutes ago in the city of Shkodra. As a result, it is reported that the citizen, Petrit Vukansi, about 51 years old, died. The event happened in the “Skenderbeg” neighborhood, near the Catholic cemetery. ABC News reporter Simon Shkreli reports that the author killed the …
Op-Ed: The connection between justice reform and prosperity
By Ambassador YURI KIM* U.S.-Albanian relations are at an all-time high. We are Allies in NATO and partners on the UN Security Council. Albania has emerged as a thriving – even if imperfect – democracy in the Western Balkans. As we know from our own experience, democracy can never be taken …
New lead on Kenyan young woman’s murder in Albania
State Police and the Prosecution have recently opened a new investigative lead regarding the death of the Kenyan young girl, Joy Ayoko. According to the local media, the investigators have doubts that the 22-year-old woman, who worked as a croupier in a casino in Tirana, gave information to a player …
SP’s candidate for May 14th polls introduced in Belsh
Prime minister and Head of the Socialist Party (SP), Edi Rama has introduced this Monday his political force’s candidate of Belsh Municipality, Arif Tafani. In his speech, the Head of Government underlined that Belsh has an extraordinary tourist potential, promising that they will work with concrete projects, in order for …
The murder of Nikolaj, Harry Simpson was discovered first by police
In a video obtained by ABC News, the Portuguese citizen who killed Nikulaj, Ruben Saraiva, can be seen taking a selfie video with the residents of the area in the city of Shkodra, where he stayed for several days on rent before the murder. He seems to be in the …
Vanishing Foreign Workers Leave Albania’s Short-Staffed Businesses Frustrated
Importing foreign workers from poor countries sounds like a quick fix for Albania’s labour shortage – but many of them soon disappear to the West. Original post Here
The new judicial map, 9 courts and the prosecutor’s office “dissolve”
Nine courts and the prosecutor’s office will no longer function starting from today due to the implementation of the second phase of the new judicial map. The Courts of First Instance that are closed are those of Tropoja, Mati, Kurbin, Puka, Kruja, Kavaja, Lushnja, Permet and Pogradec. The first phase …
A 36-year arrested for trying to smuggle Sri Lanka woman into Montenegro
A 36-year-old man from Sri Lanka has been arrested his Monday by the Police of Shkodra after trying to illegally cross a citizen to Montenegro. According to the police, citizen with the initials J.J., 36 years old, resident in Paris, France, was arrested for the criminal offense of “Assisting in …
Murder of Albanian businessman, 4 arrested, among them a woman
The number of those arrested for the murder of Ardian Nikulaj in Shengjin has reached 4. The police also announced the arrest of the British citizen, Harriet Bridgeman. “Following the research work on the location and capture of the persons wanted for the murder of the citizen Ardian Nikulaj, thanks …
Revelations from the US about an alleged Iran-linked hacker group’s attempt to sell Albanians’ personal data have raised more questions about cyber defences in the Balkan country after a series of attacks on state systems. Original post Here
Galeria e Artit Tiranë opens the 16th edition of the exhibition “PranverArt” in Tirana. Then, more than 60 artists present their works using different visual art techniques, including painting, sculpture, and ceramics. Organizers Lazar Taçi and Maksim Bushi lead the exhibition. Next, the gallery welcomes a large number of visitors …
TIRANA, April 22 – An article in The Economic Times highlights Albania as part of Europe’s leading affordable coastal destinations. The report notes that summer holidays across the continent do not need to be expensive. It places Durrës among the key locations recommended for summer 2026. Durrës is presented as …
TIRANA, April 22 – The Military Meteorological Service said Albania will face unstable weather on Wednesday. The country will experience cloudy conditions and intermittent light rain in most areas. Rainfall may intensify locally in the south and east. Short periods of moderate showers are expected. In mountain areas, thunderstorms may …
TIRANA, April 22 – Environment Minister Sofjan Jaupaj hosted a regional meeting in Albania. Participants included representatives from Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro. International partners also joined the talks. The discussions focused on environmental cooperation in the Mediterranean region. Jaupaj said the platform aims to strengthen regional cooperation. He said …
Besfort Lamallari announced that a public space near the Vjosa River has been freed from stored seized assets. He said the Agency for the Administration of Seized and Confiscated Assets continues to clear public areas that were occupied for years. In this case, the site had been used for storing …
TIRANA, April 22 – The Delphi Economic Forum opens today in Greece, bringing together political leaders, business representatives, academics, and experts from around the world. The event runs until 25 April and focuses on global challenges and international dialogue. Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama attends the forum, accompanied by his …
Mirela Kumbaro says the European Commission has approved the draft law for the creation of the Education Services Agency. The discussion takes place in the Parliamentary Committee on Education, Science and Sports, where lawmakers debate the proposed legislation. Committee chair Luçiano Boçi raises concerns about transparency, autonomy, and possible conflicts …
Albania will return to the field in June. The national team will play a friendly match. The Albanian Football Federation has reached an agreement with Luxembourg. The two teams will face each other in a friendly match. They will play on June 6 at 20:00. The match will take place …
TIRANA, April 22 – Albania’s ambassador to the United Kingdom, Uran Ferizi, has accused parts of the British media and right-wing politicians of “demonising” Albanians. He made the remarks in an open letter published by The Guardian, highlighting what he described as growing public stigma. Ferizi said Albanian communities in …