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Man arrested for the suicide of 29-year-old woman in Kamez

A 27-year-old woman died two days ago, after it was reported that she had fallen from the fourth floor of a building in Kamez. The young woman died due to her injuries. The police revealed the incident and according to the investigations, it turns out that the 27-year-old woman threw herself …

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Criminal amnesty/Security Commission sends the opposition’s amendments to the Laws

The Security Committee forwarded to the Law Committee all the opposition amendments for amnesty (Alibeaj, Xhaferri, Salianji), not voting for or against any of them, because the Ministry of Justice also asked for time to review them, reports journalist Esiona Konomi. Earlier during the meeting, the deputy of the Democratic …

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Police seizes weapons and mines in Vlora, one arrested

Vlora police carried out checks this Monday in the 10 Korriku neighborhood. More specifically, the controls were carried out in an environment that served as a commercial unit. Journalist Elton Nika reports that one person has been detained. Citing police sources, the journalist announces that mines and a weapon were …

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Socialist’s Party National Assembly, Rama: In focus of reorganization, a great opening of the party is necessary

The Socialist Party has convened the National Assembly, the work of which has started since 11:00, while the meeting takes place behind closed doors.  Shortly before the start of the Assembly, Prime Minister Edi Rama announced to the media that the focus will be on the reorganization of the party. …

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Socialist’s Party national assembly kicks off

he Socialist Party called this Sunday its National Assembly as a structure to start preparation on the new Parliamentary Elections that will be held next year. Nearly 400 members of the Assembly were gathered since 11:00 to discus the strategy to win another mandate. The focus of the meeting will …

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Fire breaks out at emergency ward, no injuries

A fire broke out in the emergency ward building in Tirana.  The event happened at 05:30 in Dibra Street and patients and doctors were evacuated by police and firefighters which arrived on the scene. Fortunately no injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is unknown. An investigative group is …

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The well-known mobile phone store in Tirana was stolen

This Friday morning, it is suspected that an armed and masked person has violently stolen from a cell phone store on ” Myslim Shyri ” street in Tirana. In advance, it is known that he managed to get 15 mobile phones from the shop of ” 3 Fejzo brothers “. There is …

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SPAK requires to return Malltezi in jail

The Special Prosecution against Corruption (SPAK) requires the return in jail of Jamarber Malltezi, son-in-law of historical democrat leader, Jamarber Malltezi. This prosecution required from the High Court to return in Jail Malltezi over the ‘Partizani’ file. The case will be discussed by the judges Sokol Binaj, Sander Simoni and …

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Ballaku and Balla inspect the new police building in Diber

The Deputy Prime Minister, Belinda Balluku, together with the Minister of the Interior, Taulant Balla and the Director General of the State Police, Muhamet Rrumbullaku, visited the new building of the Local Directorate and the police station of Peshkopia where they also met the police officers. Minister Balluku, said that …

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Police officer arrested after involved in a fight

A police officer was arrested this Friday morning after he shot with a gun towards another vehicle. The arrest of police officer Kastriot Gjongecaj, was made by the Police Oversight Agency after the investigations that in collaboration with his son, the citizen Denis Gjongecaj., they had a banal hassle with …

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EU Enlargement Commissioner: Albania Takes Important Step Toward EU Membership

European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos said that Albania has recently made significant progress on its path toward European Union membership. According to Kos, Albania met the Interim Benchmarks Assessment Report (IBAR) requirements on the rule of law. As a result, the country can now begin the process of closing …

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European Parliament Reaffirms Support for Albania’s EU Path, Says Schieder

Andreas Schieder said the European Parliament will reaffirm Albania’s strong commitment to the European Union. Speaking during a plenary session of the European Parliament, Schieder praised Albania’s progress in the accession process. He noted that the country opened all negotiation clusters within just 13 months. In addition, Albania recently achieved …

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Kosovo and European Commission Review EU Support and Reform Progress

Kosovo and the European Commission held the annual meeting of the Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA) Monitoring Committee. The meeting focused on the implementation of EU financial and technical support for Kosovo. In addition, participants reviewed reforms that support Kosovo’s path toward European integration. Since 2007, the European Union has …

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Germany Reaffirms Strong Support for Albania’s EU Membership

Ferit Hoxha met with Günter Krichbaum during his visit to Luxembourg. The two officials discussed Albania’s path toward European Union membership. They also reviewed the current momentum of the EU enlargement process. Furthermore, Hoxha said they exchanged views on the opportunities created by the renewed focus on enlargement across Europe. …

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The False Civil Society and the Real One

In Albania, real civic society is no longer in donor-funded conference rooms. It is in the streets. By Mrika Temali Tirana Times, June 16, 2026 – Thirty-five years after the fall of communism, Albania offers a bitter paradox. The European Union, Western governments and international foundations have spent millions indeed …

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UEFA Inspects Albania’s Stadiums Ahead of EURO U-21 2027

UEFA representatives continued inspections in Albania as preparations advance for the UEFA European Under-21 Championship 2027, which Albania will co-host. First, UEFA experts visited stadiums over a four-day inspection tour. They assessed technical and operational readiness for the tournament. They focused on lighting systems, backup generators, security measures, and other …

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Housing prices continue to rise as tourism drives property market demand

TIRANA, June 16 – Housing prices in Albania continued to rise during 2025. At the same time, transaction volumes fell in the second half of the year. The Bank of Albania said the trend requires more time and data to determine whether it reflects a slowdown or a correction after …

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Fuel prices cut, diesel at 180 ALL per litre, petrol at 168 ALL per litre

TIRANA, June 16 – The Transparency Board has decided to reduce fuel prices in Albania. It cut diesel by 3 ALL per litre and petrol by 2 ALL per litre. Under the decision, diesel will sell at a maximum retail price of 180 ALL per litre. The board set the …

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Albania U-19 Draw Armenia and Cyprus in Euro 2027 Qualifiers

Albania’s U-19 national team learned its opponents for the second round of the UEFA European Under-19 Championship 2027 qualifiers. UEFA held the draw in Nyon, Switzerland. It placed Albania U-19 in Group 6 of League B. First, Albania will face Armenia and Cyprus in the group stage. The team will …

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US signals “adjustment of contribution” to KFOR mission

TIRANA, June 16 – The United States is expected to adjust its contribution to NATO’s KFOR mission in Kosova. The move comes as part of a broader review of the Alliance’s military presence in the country. A US European Command (EUCOM) official told Radio Free Europe that the decision follows …

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EU Enlargement Commissioner: Albania Takes Important Step Toward EU Membership

European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos said that Albania has recently made significant progress on its path toward European Union membership. According to Kos, Albania met the Interim Benchmarks Assessment Report (IBAR) requirements on the rule of law. As a result, the country can now begin the process of closing …

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European Parliament Reaffirms Support for Albania’s EU Path, Says Schieder

Andreas Schieder said the European Parliament will reaffirm Albania’s strong commitment to the European Union. Speaking during a plenary session of the European Parliament, Schieder praised Albania’s progress in the accession process. He noted that the country opened all negotiation clusters within just 13 months. In addition, Albania recently achieved …

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Kosovo and European Commission Review EU Support and Reform Progress

Kosovo and the European Commission held the annual meeting of the Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA) Monitoring Committee. The meeting focused on the implementation of EU financial and technical support for Kosovo. In addition, participants reviewed reforms that support Kosovo’s path toward European integration. Since 2007, the European Union has …

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Germany Reaffirms Strong Support for Albania’s EU Membership

Ferit Hoxha met with Günter Krichbaum during his visit to Luxembourg. The two officials discussed Albania’s path toward European Union membership. They also reviewed the current momentum of the EU enlargement process. Furthermore, Hoxha said they exchanged views on the opportunities created by the renewed focus on enlargement across Europe. …

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The False Civil Society and the Real One

In Albania, real civic society is no longer in donor-funded conference rooms. It is in the streets. By Mrika Temali Tirana Times, June 16, 2026 – Thirty-five years after the fall of communism, Albania offers a bitter paradox. The European Union, Western governments and international foundations have spent millions indeed …

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UEFA Inspects Albania’s Stadiums Ahead of EURO U-21 2027

UEFA representatives continued inspections in Albania as preparations advance for the UEFA European Under-21 Championship 2027, which Albania will co-host. First, UEFA experts visited stadiums over a four-day inspection tour. They assessed technical and operational readiness for the tournament. They focused on lighting systems, backup generators, security measures, and other …

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Housing prices continue to rise as tourism drives property market demand

TIRANA, June 16 – Housing prices in Albania continued to rise during 2025. At the same time, transaction volumes fell in the second half of the year. The Bank of Albania said the trend requires more time and data to determine whether it reflects a slowdown or a correction after …

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Fuel prices cut, diesel at 180 ALL per litre, petrol at 168 ALL per litre

TIRANA, June 16 – The Transparency Board has decided to reduce fuel prices in Albania. It cut diesel by 3 ALL per litre and petrol by 2 ALL per litre. Under the decision, diesel will sell at a maximum retail price of 180 ALL per litre. The board set the …

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Albania U-19 Draw Armenia and Cyprus in Euro 2027 Qualifiers

Albania’s U-19 national team learned its opponents for the second round of the UEFA European Under-19 Championship 2027 qualifiers. UEFA held the draw in Nyon, Switzerland. It placed Albania U-19 in Group 6 of League B. First, Albania will face Armenia and Cyprus in the group stage. The team will …

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US signals “adjustment of contribution” to KFOR mission

TIRANA, June 16 – The United States is expected to adjust its contribution to NATO’s KFOR mission in Kosova. The move comes as part of a broader review of the Alliance’s military presence in the country. A US European Command (EUCOM) official told Radio Free Europe that the decision follows …