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Llogara tunnel to be opened on July 5

The Albanian Prime Minister, Edi Rama, informed Tuesday that the tunnel of Llogara will be opened on July 5. In a message in the social media, Rama said that this new infrastructure will reduce the distance towards South of the country. The tunnel will be opened first for the vehicles …

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GJKKO does not change the security measure for Berisha

There is no freedom for Sali Berisha. Although he won the stamp, the function of the president of the DP, he will continue to perform it from home, to the extent of house arrest. The appeal of GJKKO has left in force the security measure of the Court of First …

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Today, about 28 thousand graduates test their knowledge in the subject of mathematics

About 28,000 high school graduates in the country will take the mathematics exam on Tuesday. The exam starts at 10:00 and lasts 2 hours and 30 minutes while it takes place in large halls. The premises will be supervised by cameras and teachers. The final matura exam will be held …

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Balla is hosted by the German Minister of the Interior

The Minister of the Interior Taulant Balla was received in Berlin by the Federal Minister of the Interior of Germany, Nancy Faeser. The two counterparts emphasized the excellent cooperation between the police of the two countries. This includes their joint operations, but also within the framework of operations with Interpol, …

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Athens, peace conference, Hasani: EU membership essential for Europe’s stability

The Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Igli Hasani, participated in the International Conference on Peace and Sustainable Growth, which was held in Athens. Minister Hasani emphasized that the integration of Albania and the region has remained stagnant for years, as he underlined that the EU’s approach, pace and commitment …

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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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AKSHI Shares Albania’s Digital Transformation Experience with Kurdistan Region Delegation

The National Agency of Information Society (AKSHI) hosted a high-level delegation from the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, led by Deputy Prime Minister Qubad Talabani, to discuss digital transformation and innovation in public administration. AKSHI Director General Igli Tafa and other representatives welcomed Talabani and his delegation, which included the Minister …

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Rama Arrives at NATO Summit, Meets Erdoğan Ahead of Bilateral Talks

Prime Minister Edi Rama and his wife, Linda Rama, arrived at the official reception and dinner hosted by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and First Lady Emine Erdoğan during the NATO Summit in Ankara. Rama met President Erdoğan and the First Lady before posing for an official photograph. He also …

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EU Parliament Rapporteur Urges Kurti to Form Functional Coalition

European Parliament rapporteur for Kosovo Riho Terras urged acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti to show statesmanship by building a functional governing coalition and securing the election of the country’s next president. Terras made the appeal after meeting Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK) leader Lumir Abdixhiku and Alliance leader Ardian Gjini. …

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Hoxha, Canadian Counterpart Explore New Economic and Trade Cooperation

Foreign Minister Ferit Hoxha met Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand on the sidelines of the 36th NATO Summit in Ankara to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation. The two ministers agreed to strengthen political dialogue and create new opportunities for cooperation, with a particular focus on the economy and trade. Hoxha highlighted …

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Hoxha: Albania Seeks New Partnership Opportunities with Iraq’s Kurdistan Region

Foreign Minister Ferit Hoxha met with Qubad Talabani, Deputy Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, and his delegation to discuss expanding cooperation between Albania and the region. During the meeting, the two sides exchanged views on recent regional developments and explored new opportunities for cooperation in areas of …

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Zaçaj at IMF and World Bank Meeting: Albanian Economy Shows Resilience Amid Global Uncertainty

First Deputy Governor of the Bank of Albania, Holta Zaçaj, participated in the meeting of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Constituency, held on July 6–7, 2026, in Lisbon, Portugal. During the high-level gathering, central bank governors, finance ministers, and senior representatives from member countries discussed the latest …

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Terras: Kosovo’s Future Lies in the EU, but Membership Requires Reforms

European Parliament Rapporteur for Kosovo Riho Terras said Kosovo’s future belongs in the European Union. However, he stressed that the country must continue reforms to achieve membership. “We are working in this direction,” Terras said after meetings with Kosovo’s political leaders in Pristina. During his visit, Terras met with Acting …

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A salute to America

By Marco Rubio Two hundred and fifty years ago today, in a brick hall in Philadelphia, our forefathers declared their independence from the most powerful empire on earth. They were not fools. They knew exactly what the words on that parchment would mean. They knew that in that moment, they …

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NATO’s Ankara Summit and Albania’s Uncertain Moment

Tirana Times, July 07, 2026 – The next NATO Summit, where the leaders of Allied member states gather annually, will take place on July 7–8, 2026, at the Presidential Complex in Ankara. It will be NATO’s 36th summit and the second hosted by Türkiye, after the Istanbul Summit of 2004. …

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Concrete, Cocaine and Corruption: Albania’s Fragile Growth Model

Albania’s Concrete Economy: How Construction Became the Country’s Dominant Growth Model Tirana Times, July 7, 2026 – A booming construction sector has made Albania an outlier in Europe, but behind the cranes and luxury towers lies a deeper story of weak productivity, distorted investment and suspected flows of illicit money. …

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AKSHI Shares Albania’s Digital Transformation Experience with Kurdistan Region Delegation

The National Agency of Information Society (AKSHI) hosted a high-level delegation from the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, led by Deputy Prime Minister Qubad Talabani, to discuss digital transformation and innovation in public administration. AKSHI Director General Igli Tafa and other representatives welcomed Talabani and his delegation, which included the Minister …

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Rama Arrives at NATO Summit, Meets Erdoğan Ahead of Bilateral Talks

Prime Minister Edi Rama and his wife, Linda Rama, arrived at the official reception and dinner hosted by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and First Lady Emine Erdoğan during the NATO Summit in Ankara. Rama met President Erdoğan and the First Lady before posing for an official photograph. He also …

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EU Parliament Rapporteur Urges Kurti to Form Functional Coalition

European Parliament rapporteur for Kosovo Riho Terras urged acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti to show statesmanship by building a functional governing coalition and securing the election of the country’s next president. Terras made the appeal after meeting Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK) leader Lumir Abdixhiku and Alliance leader Ardian Gjini. …

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Hoxha, Canadian Counterpart Explore New Economic and Trade Cooperation

Foreign Minister Ferit Hoxha met Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand on the sidelines of the 36th NATO Summit in Ankara to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation. The two ministers agreed to strengthen political dialogue and create new opportunities for cooperation, with a particular focus on the economy and trade. Hoxha highlighted …

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Hoxha: Albania Seeks New Partnership Opportunities with Iraq’s Kurdistan Region

Foreign Minister Ferit Hoxha met with Qubad Talabani, Deputy Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, and his delegation to discuss expanding cooperation between Albania and the region. During the meeting, the two sides exchanged views on recent regional developments and explored new opportunities for cooperation in areas of …

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Zaçaj at IMF and World Bank Meeting: Albanian Economy Shows Resilience Amid Global Uncertainty

First Deputy Governor of the Bank of Albania, Holta Zaçaj, participated in the meeting of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Constituency, held on July 6–7, 2026, in Lisbon, Portugal. During the high-level gathering, central bank governors, finance ministers, and senior representatives from member countries discussed the latest …

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Terras: Kosovo’s Future Lies in the EU, but Membership Requires Reforms

European Parliament Rapporteur for Kosovo Riho Terras said Kosovo’s future belongs in the European Union. However, he stressed that the country must continue reforms to achieve membership. “We are working in this direction,” Terras said after meetings with Kosovo’s political leaders in Pristina. During his visit, Terras met with Acting …

News

A salute to America

By Marco Rubio Two hundred and fifty years ago today, in a brick hall in Philadelphia, our forefathers declared their independence from the most powerful empire on earth. They were not fools. They knew exactly what the words on that parchment would mean. They knew that in that moment, they …

News

NATO’s Ankara Summit and Albania’s Uncertain Moment

Tirana Times, July 07, 2026 – The next NATO Summit, where the leaders of Allied member states gather annually, will take place on July 7–8, 2026, at the Presidential Complex in Ankara. It will be NATO’s 36th summit and the second hosted by Türkiye, after the Istanbul Summit of 2004. …

News

Concrete, Cocaine and Corruption: Albania’s Fragile Growth Model

Albania’s Concrete Economy: How Construction Became the Country’s Dominant Growth Model Tirana Times, July 7, 2026 – A booming construction sector has made Albania an outlier in Europe, but behind the cranes and luxury towers lies a deeper story of weak productivity, distorted investment and suspected flows of illicit money. …