In depth: Armed attack on Kosovo police raises fears of escalation, draws wide condemnation
TIRANA, Sept. 25, 2023 – A Kosovo Police officer was killed, and several others were wounded on Sunday in clashes with an armed group in the northern part of the country, which is predominantly inhabited by Serbs. Three members of the heavily armed 30-men group wearing military-style clothes and using …
Five arrested, three prosecuted for ‘arson’ after Fier wildfires
Five people have been arrested, three others have been placed under investigation and one has been declared wanted after being accused of arson in Fier, the police announced Sunday. After the announcements about 9 fires in the villages of PishEPoro, Frashër, Ofiçinë, Marînez, Jagodinë, Lumth, Goriçaj and Remas, the perpetrators …
The killing of Kosovo policeman, react Kurti
After the meeting of the Security Council, Prime Minister Albin Kurti gave details about the attack that took place in Kosovo this Sunday, as a result of which policeman Afrim Bonjaku lost his life and two others were injured. In his press conference, Kurti stated that security cameras have seen …
“The murder of the policeman”, Rama: The Euro-Atlantic Community should force Kosovo and Serbia to sit at the dialogue table
Prime Minister Edi Rama emphasizes that the killing of the policeman in the north of Kosovo on Sunday morning is an alarm bell for the escalation of the situation in the north of the country. Tragjedia e humbjes së jetës së efektivit të Policisë së Kosovës është këmbana më e …
Policeman shot dead, another injured in Northern Kosovo
Kosovo policeman, identified as Afrim Bunjaku, was killed in the early hours of Sunday morning in the north, while another was injured. Local media reported that the serious incident took place in the village of Banjska in Leposavic where the police patrol was attacked. According to the sources, some people …
President Osmani blames Serbia for policeman’s killing in Northern Kosovo
President of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, has reacted to the killing of policeman in the village of Banjska in LeposaviC during the early hours of Sunday morning. In a social media statement, Osmani stated that the event is an attack on the Republic of Kosovo, organized and orchestrated by Serbian criminal …
Two cars burned at night in Fushe-Kruja underground parking lot
A fire broke out in the middle of the night in the parking lot of a 9-story building in the ‘Punëtori’ neighborhood in Fushe-Kruja due to a suspected electrical spark while two vehicles were burnt. Fire was spotted by a resident, who warned the families to get out of the …
Kukes citizens vote for new mayor after Safet Gjici’s sex scandal
Residents of Kukës will turn this Sunday to the ballot boxes for the second time in 5 months, to elect their new mayor. As determined by the Central Elections Commission (CEC) regulation, the voting centers have been open since 07:00, while they will remain open until 19:00. For this process, …
Socialist candidate for Kukes municipality casted vote in ballot box
Candidate of the Socialist Party (SP) for the municipality of Kukës, Albert Halilaj voted on Sunday morning. In the race for the first of the city, Halilaj faces Emri Vata, the candidate registered under the slogan of the “Together We Win” coalition, while the official DP, although registered as a …
New details on Maminas paint factory massive fire revealed
New details regarding the fire that occurred late on Saturday evening in a paint factory in Maminas have been revealed this Sunday. Local media reported that the fire allegedly started in the factory’s laboratory and then spread to other parts. There were no employees inside but only the guards who …
Prime Minister Edi Rama concluded his official visit to Japan. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi welcomed Rama with a state ceremony in Tokyo. Rama shared moments from the visit on social media. He thanked Japan for the warm reception. He said the state ceremony showed respect for a transformed Albania …
Renowned Albanian actor Birçe Hasko has died at the age of 84. Hasko was born in Dukat, Vlora, on March 15, 1942. After finishing high school, he worked as a teacher in Memaliaj. He also joined the city’s amateur theater troupe. In 1965, he started acting studies at the Higher …
One of the latest developments attracting attention in Albanian business circles involves Atlas Corporation. Without major public attention, the ATLAS Group has finalized the acquisition of Edil Centro, a move that is being seen as another signal of the growing strength of Albanian companies to invest in and further develop …
The Emergency Intervention Fund has reached 8.2 billion lek (around 85 million euros) after annual contributions from commercial banks for 2026. The Bank of Albania said the fund was created in 2018. It aims to support the resolution of banks that face financial difficulties in the future. At the same …
Museum Week 2026 has transformed one of the capital’s top attractions. History, contemporary art, and music met at the Mosaic of Tirana. The site hosted the “Beautiful Minds of Albania” 2026 event. Blendi Gonxhja, the Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Sport, shared details about the gathering. The organizers presented innovative …
Albania is entering a new phase in its European Union membership talks. The 8th Albania-EU Intergovernmental Conference will take place in Brussels on May 26, 2026. This meeting opens the path to the closing phase of EU accession negotiations. The Media and Information Agency announced the news today. The EU’s …
The Ombudsman, Endrit Shabani, hosted the non-resident Ambassador of Canada to Albania, Elissa Golberg, today. During the meeting, the pair discussed the importance of bilateral cooperation. They also focused on strengthening independent institutions in Albania. Shabani outlined the current priorities of the Ombudsman’s office. He emphasized protecting human rights, increasing …
Gabriele De Fabritiis won Stage 5 of the Tour of Albania 2026 on Thursday. The final stage started in Vlorë and ended in Fier after 121.3 kilometers. De Fabritiis crossed the finish line first after nearly three hours of racing. Georgios Bouglas finished second, while Alin Toader took third place. …
The fourth edition of “Automotive Fair Albania” opened in Tirana and brought together car enthusiasts, technology experts, and industry professionals. The fair will continue until May 24. Deputy Prime Minister Albana Koçiu attended the opening ceremony on Thursday evening. Koçiu said the event reflects a modern Albania that moves quickly …
Head of the OSCE Presence in Albania, Ambassador Michel Tarran, met today with representatives of civil society to discuss electoral reform. The meeting took place at the request of civil society groups. Representatives from the Albanian Helsinki Committee, BIRN Albania, the Institute of Political Studies, the Westminster Foundation for Democracy, …