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A dead body is pulled from Kukes lake

A female corpse, around 30 years old, was found in the waters of the Kukes lake. The still unidentified body was transported to the Kukes hospital morgue on Tuesday morning. The corpse was spotted by a resident of the area, who was filling water near the shore of the lake, …

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Car crash with one victim, 21-year-old arrested

A 21-year-old was arrested after he caused a car accident with one victim just a day ago in Tirana. The event happened at ‘Mother Tereza’ boulevard in Kamez. The victim was a woman, the citizen with initials F.M., 46-year-old while two others were injured and fortunately are out of life …

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A 33-year-old man is found dead, the first suspicions

A 33-year-old man was found dead in the reservoir of Kagjinas village in Kolonje. ABC News reporter Roland Beqiraj reports that the victim is Emiljano Baholli. According to the police, Baholli was treated for mental health problems./abcnews.al /abcnews.al […] Read More… Original post Here

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Eid al-Adha, Muslim believers celebrate all over the country

Muslim believers throughout Albania celebrate this Sunday the holiday of Kurban Bayram. The morning of this Sunday with thousands of believers of the Islamic faith started with praying in the mosque or in the main squares. Elbasan Muslim believers celebrate Eid al-Adha, one of the 2 most important holidays in …

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A 34 year old arrested for attempted murder

A 34-year-old man was arrested by the police in Kukës. This citizen tried to kill a person with a knife, during a momentary conflict, for weak motives. The event happened on June 15 in neighborhood no. 3 of the city of Kukës. The 34-year-old, already arrested, was hit with hard …

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The head of the Freedom Party, Ilir Meta at SPAK

The head of the Freedom Party, Ilir Meta, appears at SPAK. We remind you that the day before, PL MP Monika Kryemadhi also appeared at SPAK, for almost 5 hours. After leaving SPAK, Kryemadhi underlined that he was asked about the verifications that are being carried out for some criminal …

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Former mayor of Elbasan, Qazim Sejdini passed away due to health problems

The former mayor of Elbasan, Qazim Sejdini, is escorted to his last apartment. Sejdini passed away yesterday due to some health problems. The mayor of Tirana, Erion Veliaj, also participated in the tributes in honor of the 73-year-old, where he expressed “Condolences to the family and citizens of Elbasan. I …

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Apartments, vehicles and large amounts of money, police seized the assets of the 36-year-old in Fier

The real estate of a 36-year-old man in Fier is seized. According to police information, this citizen is suspected of having benefited from these assets from criminal activities in the field of narcotics, carried out outside Albania. Specifically, the assets were seized: 2 arable land surfaces, in total 6831 m2, …

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Basha gives up to court’s decision over the seal

Shortly before the start of the plenary session in the Assembly, Lulzim Basha gave a statement to the media. Basha was asked by journalists about the decision of the Court of Appeal that returned the seal to Sali Berisha’s Pulpit. He said that he has no concerns about his personal …

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Monika Kryemadhi goes to SPAK

Shortly before the start of the plenary session in the Assembly, Lulzim Basha gave a statement to the media. Basha was asked by journalists about the decision of the Court of Appeal that returned the seal to Sali Berisha’s Pulpit. He said that he has no concerns about his personal …

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Medieval Center of Berat: A Journey Through the City’s Ottoman Past

Berat attracts large numbers of tourists, and visitors often outnumber locals in its historic quarters such as Mangalem, Gorica, and the Castle area. First, the article shows how tourism now shapes daily life in the city, while residents themselves continue to rediscover parts of their cultural heritage. Next, the restored …

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Ambassador Bergner: Germany supports Albania’s EU integration process and rule-of-law standards

TIRANA, July 6 – German Ambassador to Albania, Karl Bergner, said on Monday that Germany supports Albania’s path toward European Union integration. He underlined the importance of shared European values during remarks on the country’s reform process. Bergner said Albania’s citizens broadly align with EU principles. He stressed support for …

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National programme aims to boost business competitiveness for the European single market

TIRANA, July 6 – A national programme for preparing businesses for European Union integration was presented on Monday in Tirana. The initiative aims to support Albanian enterprises in adapting to the European single market. Economy and Innovation Minister Delina Ibrahimaj said Albania is carrying out extensive reforms to meet EU …

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Electricity demand rises in summer as Electricity Distribution System Operator upgrades power grid in Durrës

TIRANA, July 6 (Monday) – The Electricity Distribution System Operator (OSHEE) has completed works on several key sections of the electricity network in Durrës. The company said the interventions aim to strengthen the security of electricity supply. OSHEE Group, the Albanian electricity distribution company, said the works covered the Currila …

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Marubi Museum expands exhibition programme for anniversary year

TIRANA, July 6 – The Marubi Museum continues to welcome visitors with the exhibition “Gjon Mili: Retrospective”, part of its 10th anniversary programme. The institution said it will host more exhibitions than usual this year. Museum director Luçjan Bedeni said visitors will have access to new exhibitions in the coming …

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Sovereign guarantee and financing package to support businesses preparing for EU single market

TIRANA, July 6 – Prime Minister Edi Rama said on Monday that the government will support businesses as Albania advances toward European Union membership. He spoke during the presentation of a national programme for preparing businesses for EU integration. Addressing the process, Rama said the government backs enterprises facing the …

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Monday Briefing from the Balkans: July 6, 2026

Catch up on the weekend’s most important developments with Balkan Insight’s digest of news from countries across the region. Original post Here

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Second phase of soft loan scheme opens, applications due by July 31, official says

TIRANA, July 6 – The second phase of the municipal soft loan scheme opened on July 1 after the completion of the first stage, a city official said. He said 2,500 applicants were approved in the first phase out of 4,909 applications. However, he added that several applicants were excluded …

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Turkey at the centre of global diplomacy as Ankara hosts NATO Summit on 7 July, agenda revealed

TIRANA, July 6 – Turkey will host the 36th NATO Summit of Heads of State and Government in Ankara on 7 July. The meeting takes place amid global uncertainty. Ankara last hosted a NATO summit in Istanbul in 2004. Meanwhile, the summit will gather 32 heads of state and government. …

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Preza Castle: Where History and Nature Meet in a Peaceful Landscape

Just a few kilometers from Tirana, Preza Castle rises on a green hill, and it stands as one of the most distinctive historical and panoramic sites in the area. First, visitors reach the castle through a rural landscape, and they pass traditional houses and green hills that create a calm …

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Medieval Center of Berat: A Journey Through the City’s Ottoman Past

Berat attracts large numbers of tourists, and visitors often outnumber locals in its historic quarters such as Mangalem, Gorica, and the Castle area. First, the article shows how tourism now shapes daily life in the city, while residents themselves continue to rediscover parts of their cultural heritage. Next, the restored …

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Ambassador Bergner: Germany supports Albania’s EU integration process and rule-of-law standards

TIRANA, July 6 – German Ambassador to Albania, Karl Bergner, said on Monday that Germany supports Albania’s path toward European Union integration. He underlined the importance of shared European values during remarks on the country’s reform process. Bergner said Albania’s citizens broadly align with EU principles. He stressed support for …

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National programme aims to boost business competitiveness for the European single market

TIRANA, July 6 – A national programme for preparing businesses for European Union integration was presented on Monday in Tirana. The initiative aims to support Albanian enterprises in adapting to the European single market. Economy and Innovation Minister Delina Ibrahimaj said Albania is carrying out extensive reforms to meet EU …

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Electricity demand rises in summer as Electricity Distribution System Operator upgrades power grid in Durrës

TIRANA, July 6 (Monday) – The Electricity Distribution System Operator (OSHEE) has completed works on several key sections of the electricity network in Durrës. The company said the interventions aim to strengthen the security of electricity supply. OSHEE Group, the Albanian electricity distribution company, said the works covered the Currila …

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Marubi Museum expands exhibition programme for anniversary year

TIRANA, July 6 – The Marubi Museum continues to welcome visitors with the exhibition “Gjon Mili: Retrospective”, part of its 10th anniversary programme. The institution said it will host more exhibitions than usual this year. Museum director Luçjan Bedeni said visitors will have access to new exhibitions in the coming …

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Sovereign guarantee and financing package to support businesses preparing for EU single market

TIRANA, July 6 – Prime Minister Edi Rama said on Monday that the government will support businesses as Albania advances toward European Union membership. He spoke during the presentation of a national programme for preparing businesses for EU integration. Addressing the process, Rama said the government backs enterprises facing the …

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Monday Briefing from the Balkans: July 6, 2026

Catch up on the weekend’s most important developments with Balkan Insight’s digest of news from countries across the region. Original post Here

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Second phase of soft loan scheme opens, applications due by July 31, official says

TIRANA, July 6 – The second phase of the municipal soft loan scheme opened on July 1 after the completion of the first stage, a city official said. He said 2,500 applicants were approved in the first phase out of 4,909 applications. However, he added that several applicants were excluded …

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Turkey at the centre of global diplomacy as Ankara hosts NATO Summit on 7 July, agenda revealed

TIRANA, July 6 – Turkey will host the 36th NATO Summit of Heads of State and Government in Ankara on 7 July. The meeting takes place amid global uncertainty. Ankara last hosted a NATO summit in Istanbul in 2004. Meanwhile, the summit will gather 32 heads of state and government. …

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Preza Castle: Where History and Nature Meet in a Peaceful Landscape

Just a few kilometers from Tirana, Preza Castle rises on a green hill, and it stands as one of the most distinctive historical and panoramic sites in the area. First, visitors reach the castle through a rural landscape, and they pass traditional houses and green hills that create a calm …