For the third time is postponed the hearing session for Fatmir Mediu
The hearing against former Defense Minister Fatmir Mediu has been postponed for the third time. The reason is the lack of lawyers. The latter have filed a request for the postponement of the session. ABC News reporter Ermal Vija reports that the next session is expected to be held on …
Democrat MP appears at SPAK over electoral crimes reporting
Member of Parliament, Flamur Noka appeared on Tuesday morning at the premises of the Special Prosecution Against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK), where he gave clarifications on several reports related to the election crimes he claims to have been committed before the May 14 local elections. One of the reports …
Salary increase, Brace: It does not include all employees
In the Finance and Economy committee this Tuesday, the salary increase for public administration employees was reviewed. The presentation of the draft law has been accompanied by criticism from the deputy of the majority Erion Braçe, who emphasizes that in relation to the salary increase for the employees, it should …
Migrants’ transporters tries to escape police in Korca
Police of Korça have arrested a 28-year-old man for transporting illegal immigrants. It is about the citizen with the initials S.Z., a resident in Korça, who was caught with 25 illegal immigrants in his van. The Police Services, on the basis of the information provided by the information intelligence, for …
Man arrested for cultivation of over 6000 cannabis plants
Police of Malësi e Madhe have arrested this Tuesday a 55-year-old wanted man, who is accused of cultivating cannabis plants. In the framework of the coded operation “Clean Alps”, the citizen Ajet Delishaj was arrested, who is suspected of cultivating 6300 narcotic seedlings in the ground and another 20,300 seedlings …
Flamur Noka goes to Spak
MP Flamur Noka appeared on Tuesday morning at the premises of SPAK. ABC News reporter Ermal Vija reports that for 30 minutes the deputy has been giving clarifications on some reports he made before the May 14 elections, reports made in relation to election crimes. One of the reports is …
Balkan Countries Host ‘Immediate Response’ NATO Exercise
Several Balkan countries, joined by US forces in Europe, are taking part in this year’s ‘Immediate Response 23’ military exercise, which is designed in part to showcase NATO’s ability to resist Russian aggression. Original post Here
US Ambassador message during ‘Defender Europe 2023’ launch
Ambassador of the United States of America, Yuri Kim has underlined Monday that the holding of the “Defender Europe 2023” is an extraordinary moment and that the cooperation with Albania and other allies have made NATO more united than ever. In her remarks during the launch of the drill in …
Begaj sees “Defender Europe 2023” as very important due to Ukraine war
President of the Republic, Bajram Begaj underlined this Monday that the American military exercise “Defender 2023” has a great and tangible importance in the current geopolitical situation after the Russian aggression in Ukraine, but also about the situation in the Western Balkans. During his speech during this activity, where Prime …
New details on Kavaja execution revealed
Habib Rexha, the preson responsible for the murder that happened on Sunday after in Kavaja, had arrived from Italy two weeks ago. According to the local media, Rexha studied the movements of Arjan Gosa, who was shot to death with a firearm. Investigators suspect that after the incident he started …
SASPAC has launched a new online platform. The website is now accessible to the public. The platform brings together all foreign assistance data in Albania. It presents transparent and structured information. Users can find details on EU IPA programmes and funding. The site also lists donors, partners and implementing institutions. …
TIRANA, April 28 – Albanian composer Aleksandër Lalo (1949–2017), born on 27 April 1949, remains a key figure in the country’s film music tradition. He would have turned 77 years old. His work shaped Albanian cinema across several decades. He developed a distinctive musical language that combined emotional depth with …
Rustem Gjata, former head of the Constitutional Court, has died. His son, lawyer Çlirim Gjata, shared the news on social media. Rustem Gjata won a seat as a Democratic Party MP in the first pluralist elections in 1992. He helped draft the law on the Constitutional Court as a member …
President Bajram Begaj attended the 11th Three Seas Initiative summit in Dubrovnik, Croatia. He called for tangible results to speed up regional economic development and EU integration. He said the Western Balkans is now a strategic front for Europe. Begaj described the initiative as a success story. He said it …
Environment Minister Sofjan Jaupaj and Chief Negotiator Majlinda Dhuka met German Environment Minister Carsten Schneider. They discussed Albania’s progress in EU negotiations. Talks focused on Chapter 27 – Environment and Climate Change. The German minister expressed full support for Albania’s EU path. He confirmed strong partnership in advancing reforms and …
Andreas Schieder praised Albania’s progress in EU integration. He said negotiations could close by 2027–2028. He highlighted major reforms, especially in justice. He described them as among the deepest in the Western Balkans. Schieder said Albania has changed dramatically for the better. He stressed the need to present this progress …
Speaker Niko Peleshi met Irish MP Barry Ward in Dublin. They discussed Albania’s achievements and challenges in the EU accession process. Talks also focused on Ireland’s continued support. The meeting addressed Ireland’s upcoming EU Council Presidency from July to December 2026. Peleshi said Albania’s visible progress strengthens confidence in EU …
Silvio Gonzato highlights EU–Albania cultural partnership in Durrës museum reopening Silvio Gonzato said the EU and Albania strengthened their partnership through the reopening of the Archaeological Museum of Durrës. He stated that the EU4Culture programme restored the museum. He added that the project supports cultural revival and post-2019 earthquake recovery. …
Edi Rama said the Archaeological Museum of Durrës reopens after major restoration under the EU4Culture programme. He stated that the European Union has supported the restoration of 23 cultural heritage sites in Albania. Moreover, he highlighted the strong cooperation between Albania and the EU after the 2019 earthquake. He said …
Speaking at the joint meeting of the High Judicial Council and the High Prosecutorial Council, Minister of Justice Toni Gogu warned that the justice system will be measured by the results it delivers for citizens, highlighting one of the main issues—delays of up to three years in providing reasoned court decisions. “There …