Young man caught for hauling 12 ilegal migrants
A 36-year-old man from Kukësi was arrested this Tuesday morning in Fushe Kruja area after he was trafficking 12 illegal immigrants. Police announced that the young man would traffic the emigrants in the direction of Kosovo, against a financial sum of 600 EUR per person. He had left Saranda in …
Rama meeting with the Foreign Minister of the UK
Prime Minister Edi Rama, during his stay in New York, met with the Foreign Minister of Great Britain James Cleverly. “New York, With the British Foreign Minister, James Cleverly”, writes Rama. The head of the government is participating in the annual proceedings of the General Assembly as well as in …
Former v.premier objects house checks in Constitutional Court
Former Vice Prime Minister, Arben Ahmetaj has opposed the decision on his house’s checks in the Constitutional Court, arguing that they are illegal. Through his defense lawyers, the former number two of the government appealed to the Constitutional Court the control of the cohabitant’s apartment. He requests the annulment of …
Killer of TSO’s ex-director to face court on murder charges
A 40-year-old Dorjan Keqi, arrested about 1 year ago as an accomplice in the murder of the former director of the Transmission System Operator in Electric Energy for the North, Saimir Jaku, will face in court the charge of “Murder in other qualifying circumstances “, carried out in cooperation with …
Elected nayor of Himara left again in prison by Special Court
Appellate of the Special Court (GJKKO) has again left the elected mayor of Himara, Fredi Beleri in prison this Monday. Beleri has requested the release or change of his security measure, but it seems that the request has not been taken into account and the decision to keep the elected …
Execution prevented in Vlora, six arrested
Vlora’s Local Police Directorate has conducted this Monday the police operation codenamed “Obelisk”, in cooperation with the “RENEA” Special Forces, arresting citizens Satilno Basho, Mariglen Aliaj, Bruno Shehu, Mehmet Hoxhaj, Beraldo Xhindi and Kevin Metaj. Santilno Basho and Mariglen Aliaj, part of a dangerous criminal group, were caught armed in …
Kosovo’s PM accuses Lajcak of ‘coordinated disregard’ with Vucic
Prime Minister of Kosovo, Albin Kurti and his deputy, Besnik Bislimi, gave this Monday details about the Thursday meeting between him and Vucic in Brussels. In a press conference, Kurti declared that Borrell and Vucic had planned everything and he was not given any proposal document by the Serbian head …
SP parliamentary group convenes, issues discussed
The parliamentary group of the Socialist Party met this Monday in the pink headquarters where they discussed various issues. This was the first meeting of the SP Parliamentary Group under the leadership of Bledi Çuçi. Prime Minister Edi Rama was absent as he is in New York. The meeting has …
“Tempulli” operation continues, a 19-year old arrested
The State Police is following the “Tempulli” mega-operation, where a 19-year-old wanted man was recently arrested in Tirana. As part of this operation, the number of detained citizens reaches 91. The work continues for the localization and capture of other citizens declared wanted within this mega-operation. As a result, a …
Two cars collide on the Rreshen-Rubik axis, a police officer dies
A fatal accident was recorded on Saturday morning on the Rreshen-Rrubik road axis. It is learned that a “Chevrolet” type vehicle, which was driven by a Montenegrin citizen, collided with a “Benz” vehicle, which was driven by a 56-year-old police officer near the Mirdita Police Station. As a result of …
As Albania’s LGBTIQ+ community marches under the slogan “Together for Family,” activists say the real threat to family and society is not diversity, but hatred, exclusion and fear. Tirana Times, May 24, 2026 – Albania’s LGBTIQ+ community held its annual Pride march in Tirana on May 23, turning the capital’s …
A Q&A with Gallery Kalo founder Përparim Kalo on art, cultural heritage and the gallery’s expanding vision along the Vjosa Valley. Introduction Gallery Kalo is more than an exhibition space. It is a cultural meeting point where art, memory, dialogue and contemporary creativity come together. Founded with the vision of …
For Albania, the real issue is not which accession model Europe chooses, but whether democracy, rule of law, and state integrity can still be restored. By Genc Pollo Tirana Times, May 24, 2026 – Europe’s enlargement debate has entered a new phase and Albania should pay attention.On May 18, German …
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 …