Four arrested for mobile sports betting
Four people have been arrested by the Tirana police after exercising the illegal activity of mobile sports betting. The arrested are 29, 31, 32 and 35 years old. They were found in a bar in Vaqarr, on their mobile phones, the police services found pages and links that served for …
SPAK seizes properties of two arrested for drug trafficking
The Special Prosecution against Corruption (SPAK) seized properties of two arrested last year in Tirana. Those are Princ Dobroshi and Olsi Syziu, both accused to be drug lords in Europe. According to the statement made public for the media, SPAK said that they are under investigation for drugs trafficking and …
Municipality council of Himara gathers to elect new mayor
After the arrest of Jorgo Goro and earlier of Fredi Beleri, one of the two mayors is expected to enter the office of the head of Himara Municipality this Friday, who will hold this position until the new elections. ABC News reporter Esiona Konomi reports that the Himara City Council …
Murder attempt, lawyer survived to shooting, perpetrator arrested
The lawyer Andrea Zotaj miraculously escaped an assassination attempt on Thursday evening in Memaliaj. A 36-year old man, later identified as Fatos Lamaj, shot him while moving with his vehicle and his nephew. Lawyer said that he could survived the bullets making dangerous maneuvers with his vehicle, thanking God for …
Drug trafficking from the USA to Albania by mail, two arrested in Tirana
Two people have been arrested in Tirana as part of the police operation codenamed “California”. The youths, 24 years old and 27 years old, have trafficked narcotics with a high percentage of THC, from the USA to Albania, through the postal service. As material evidence, 3 kg and 200 grams …
Blerina Bala is elected the head of Himara Municipality
Blerina Bala is in charge of Himara Municipality. Bala was elected with the approval of the Municipal Council, after the arrest of Jorgo Goro, who resigned from the position of acting mayor. In addition to the councilors of the SP, the councilors of the “Together we win” coalition, of Berisha …
Special Appeal Court for corruption and organized crime orders SPAK to investigate former mayor of Kavaja, Elvis Roshi
The Special Court ordered the Special Prosecutor’s Office to withdraw the file against Elvis Roshi, the former mayor of Kavaja, and to continue investigations for abuse of duty, reports journalist Ermal Vija. In 2017, Rroshi was accused by KLSH of two abusive tenders worth 33 million ALL, but the Durres …
A 38 year old arrested for cultivating cannabis
One person has been put in handcuffs and another has been declared wanted in Shkodër, as part of the coded police operation “Luarza 1”. The arrested Naser Lohja and Pllumb Lohja, wanted, in the village of Liarzë, had planted cannabis sativa narcotic seeds and saplings in cubes, with the aim …
Dialogue group for ‘reforms’ meeting, criminal amnesty is discussed
After the agreement reached between the SP and Reestablishment, the dialogue group for ‘Reforms’ will meet for the first time this Monday. ABC News reporter Esiona Konomi reports that the dialogue group has 3 members from the majority and 3 from the opposition. Meanwhile, DP of Basha has refused to …
Allowed illegal constructions, 12 officials, police officers and owners condemned
Twelve people have been sentenced for allowing construction without a permit in Lushnje. ABC News reporter Valbona Davidhi reports that among those convicted are two chief inspectors and two inspectors of IKMT. Gjergji Mwhilli, Isa Buzi, Kudret Sulo and Xhezmi Zlali were sentenced to 4 months in prison. “We are …
The heatwave affecting Albania in recent days has brought high temperatures across the country, raising concerns about the impact on public health. Elderly people, children and individuals suffering from chronic illnesses remain the most vulnerable groups. In response to the situation, the Ministry of Health has urged citizens to remain …
AAK political representative Labinot Bislimi was featured in a post shared by Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama on Wednesday. In his post, Rama highlighted a statement by Bislimi, in which he described the recent protests in Albania as being organized with what he called anti-national motives. Prime Minister Edi Rama’s …
Prime Minister Edi Rama attended an event on Wednesday focused on underground infrastructure in urban areas. The event highlighted efforts to remove overhead cables and improvised structures that affect the appearance of cities, the gradual transition to underground infrastructure, and the role of municipalities in the process. During his speech, …
Endrit Thaçi, the son of former Kosovo President Hashim Thaçi, has shared a photo on social media from a meeting with Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama, accompanied by a message thanking him for his support of the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) and its former leaders currently facing trial in The …
Prime Minister Edi Rama has commented on the protests against the proposed $4 billion investment project in Zvërnec, suggesting that they are driven not only by domestic concerns but also by external influences seeking to block the development. In an interview with French television network France 24, Rama said that …
Albanian farmers produced approximately 9.7 million tons of agricultural products in 2025. According to INSTAT, vegetables led overall production with 1.4 million tons, marking a 1.5% annual increase. Fier, Tirana and Berat accounted for around 62% of total vegetable output. Cereals also represented a significant share of agricultural production, reaching …
Although Albania’s economy expanded by 3.9% in 2025, according to preliminary data from INSTAT, nearly 72% of that growth was driven by just two sectors that are not directly linked to real business activity: public administration and net taxes. Based on preliminary estimates derived from quarterly Gross Domestic Product (GDP) …
Prime Minister Edi Rama shared photos on X from a meeting with Turkey’s new ambassador to Albania, Ceyhun Erciyes. “It is a pleasure to welcome the new ambassador of our brotherly Turkey,” Rama wrote on X. The Prime Minister also reposted a message from the Turkish Embassy in Tirana, which …
Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti has stated that the June 7 elections were unnecessary and that the outcome itself proves it, stressing that citizens have once again delivered a clear message. “This is our first in-person meeting since the June 7 elections. Kosovo did not need these elections, and the …
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