Weed farm destroyed in Tirana, electrician wanted
Police have cracked down this Thursday on a case of adaptation of premises for the cultivation of narcotic plants, by means of lamps and other devices that were illegally supplied with electricity in Vora. As a result of this operation, the author was declared wanted, his wife was prosecuted for …
Acting mayor of Himara summoned by SPAK
Acting mayor of Himara Municipality, Jorgo Goro appeared this Thursday at the premises of the Special Prosecutor’s Office against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK). Baaed on the available information, there is a complaint against Goron by Fredi Beleri’s staff for violations. Meanwhile, it is expected that in the following hours, …
Plenary session kicks off with harsh debates between democrat lawmakers
Parliamentary session inthe Assembly started this Thursday with strong debates, not with the opposition-majority, but within the Democrat lawmakers. Initially, the leader of Democratic Party (PD) Lulzim Basha asked the speaker of the parliament Lindita Nikolla to make public the announcement of the PDSH for its representatives in the parliament. …
Tirana, 3 year old baby dies after being at dentist
The 3-year-old child was sent to a clinic to fill a tooth due to pain. After the doctor took the x-ray, he told the parents that the child needs 13 or 14 teeth for adjustment. Due to the high number of teeth, it was decided to intervene with narcosis. After …
Explosive attack recorded on Tirana bar, no fatalities
A small amount of explosives exploded in the window of the bar owned by a citizen during the morning hours of this Thursday. As a result of this explosion, the windows of the window were damaged as well as the glass of a vehicle that was parked nearby. Later on, …
24 delegations meet tomorrow in Tirana, among them Daçiç and Gervalla
As we are just a few steps away from a very important international event that will take place for the first time in history outside the borders of the EU, such as the Berlin Summit Process, the Foreign Ministry announces today that tomorrow in Tirana 24 delegations from the countries …
US, EU concerned by threats on justice officials in Albania
United States, the European Union and Great Britain expressed their concerns on Wednesday after reports that Albanian justice officials have received death threats. Their reaction comes after reports in the Albanian media that an associate of justice has confessed that one “of the criminal gangs operating in Lushnje has made …
Assets worth 1 million euros were seized in Cerrik, owned by a drug trafficker
Assets worth about 1 million euros is seized, suspected to have benefited from the criminal activity of a 34-year-old convicted for the production and sale of narcotics in Cerrik. The property was in the name of Eris Skenderi, 34 years old, a resident of Cerrik. He was convicted by the …
Ex-officer of RENEA forces that got caught with sniper rifle sentenced to prison
Tirana court has sentenced this Wednesday to 7 years and 9 months in prison to the former RENEA force officer, Remal Rada, who was caught with a sniper in his car a year ago in the Sauk roundabout. According to the authorities, Elton Hikthi, who was in the vehicle with …
From January to October, 5.4 million passengers were registered at Rinas
From January to October, Rinas Airport has processed a high number of passengers and tourists, thus becoming the largest entry-exit gate in Albania. According to the data in the last ten months, it turns out that 5.4 million passengers were processed in Rinas entering and exiting our country. ABC News …
The Albanian opera “Fundi i Golemëve” by composer Nikolla Zoraqi will receive its world premiere at the National Theatre of Opera, Ballet and Folk Ensemble in Tirana. First, the opera was composed in 1963 and remained unperformed on stage for decades. Now, it returns as one of the most important …
Blendi Gonxhja shared images of the restored Shën Prodhomi Monastery in Voskopojë. Authorities restored the monastery through a project designed by the National Institute of Cultural Heritage and the Regional Directorate of Cultural Heritage in Korçë, with financing from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. Experts built the monastery …
TIRANA, May 26 – Rehearsals and preparations continue ahead of the Spring Festival at Albanian Radio and Television. Twenty participating artists are rehearsing with the Albanian Radio and Television orchestra and the festival band. Stage work advances. Meanwhile, preparation work continues as artists move closer to their performances. They share …
TIRANA, May 26 – Prime Minister Edi Rama published an artificial intelligence-generated analysis of media coverage in Albania on social media platform X. He said the report examines patterns in public communication and media visibility. The publication follows a recent assessment by Reporters Without Borders. In addition, Rama is in …
This week features a wide range of cultural and artistic events across Albania. The “TK Rin Art 2026” theater festival continues in Tirana and runs until June 5. It brings together school theater performances from across the capital. In Elbasan, the Skampa Theatre hosts the 30th edition of the Youth …
TIRANA, May 26 – The EU Chargé d’Affaires in Albania, Andre Rizzo, underlined the importance of cadastral reform and digital transformation at a regional conference on Western Balkan digitalisation and EU integration. He described the EU accession process as one of the most significant challenges for the region. In addition, …
TIRANA, May 26 – Albania hosted a regional conference in Tirana, bringing together Western Balkan countries around a shared vision for digital transformation, legal certainty on property, and European integration. At the conference, Prime Minister Edi Rama said Albania has opened all negotiation chapters with the European Union. In addition, …
TIRANA, May 26 – An international scientific conference titled “From the gigaworld to elementary particles, everything moves and self-organises: this is physics” was held at the Academy of Sciences. The event marked the promotion of a series of scientific works by academic Rexhep Meidani. The publications focus on space, time, …
TIRANA, May 26 – Prosecutor Vladimir Mara on Tuesday praised cooperation with the Bari Anti-Mafia Directorate and law enforcement agencies across Europe in operations targeting criminal groups. Speaking during a joint press conference with the Bari Anti-Mafia Directorate, Mara focused on a joint investigation that targeted a criminal group involved …
TIRANA, May 26 – Albania has officially joined the International Council for Game and Wildlife Conservation, Environment Minister Sofjan Jaupaj announced on Tuesday. He said Albania joined countries that promote biodiversity protection through responsible and sustainable wildlife management. In addition, he confirmed the country’s commitment to a modern and science-based …