The murder in Shkodra, police arrest the killer after 21 hours
The police of Shkodra have caught and arrested the perpetrator of the murder of the 51-year-old yesterday in the city of Shkodra. Police in cooperation with the Special Forces RENEA, has made it possible the arrest of the 34-year-old after 21 hours of search and pursuit. According to the police, …
Gjirokastra man detained for violating minor daughter
A 41-year-old man was arrested by the Gjirokastra police this Wednesday after physically and psychologically abusing his minor daughter. According to the police, the detainee is citizen with initials S. Ç., 41 years old, resident in Gjirokastra. Meanwhile, the materials against him were passed to the Prosecutor’s Office at the …
Fight against organized crime and corruption in focus, Yuri Kim meets General Director of the State Police
American Ambassador Yuri Kim this Wednesday held a meeting with the general director of the State Police Muhamet Rrumbullaku. Journalist Xhensila Kodra reports for ABC News that the meeting lasted a few minutes and it is learned that in this meeting cooperation between institutions was discussed. Also at the core …
New Museum Portrays Albanian Women Throughout History
Human rights activist Elsa Ballauri has assembled a collection of objects that showcase women’s changing role in Albanian society over the ages. Original post Here
Prosecution investigating on disappearance of two Saranda men
The Prosecutor’s Office at the First Court of General Jurisdiction in Sarandë has reacted regarding the disappearance of two 46-year-olds, Leonard Thodhori and Fatmir Sulovari alias Fatmir Krasniqi, for whom there is no trace for almost 1 month. The prosecution body emphasizes that it is important to find and arrest …
Rama in Korça, talks about the project for “Skenderbeu” stadium
Prime Minister Edi Rama this Tuesday morning was part of the ceremony that is taking place for the selection of the winner for the International Competition for the “Skenderbeu” Stadium Project, a New Center of Korça. In his speech, Rama expressed that the construction of new stadiums will help us …
Accused of terrorism, SPAK comes out with a last-minute decision for Bledar Zeneli
SPAK has closed the investigations and sent for trial the file of Bledar Zeneli, who is accused of inciting terrorist acts. According to the announcement from the Special Prosecutor’s Office against Corruption and Organized Crime, it is said that this citizen, in cooperation with others who have not yet been …
Fell into a coma after the arrest, the police react to the case of the 27-year-old: We are investigating the causes
The State Police reacted after the serious incident where a 27-year-old man, Jani Rustemaj, fell into a coma after being arrested in Tirana for theft. Rustemaj was arrested on April 13, while on April 14, Rustemaj showed health concerns and after being given quick help, he improved. According to the …
Construction works on Elbasan-Qafe Thane road to resume in june
Minister of Infrastructure and Energy, Belinda Balluku has inspected this Tuesday the Elbasan-Qafë Thane road segment, from where she warned that construction works on the second lot of Elbasan-Qafë Thane road segment will resume in June. In her statement, Balluku stated that the bypass of Librazhdi will be an excellent …
Shkoder, a 51-year old is killed in his own home
Gunshots were recorded a few minutes ago in the city of Shkodra. As a result, it is reported that the citizen, Petrit Vukansi, about 51 years old, died. The event happened in the “Skenderbeg” neighborhood, near the Catholic cemetery. ABC News reporter Simon Shkreli reports that the author killed the …
TIRANA, April 24 – The Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Rob Jetten, held a phone call with Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama. Jetten posted details of the conversation on social media platform X, describing Albania as a key strategic partner in the Western Balkans for both the Netherlands and the …
Minister of Education Mirela Kumbaro presented in Parliament a draft law to create the National Agency for Education Services. The reform aims to transform how education services are delivered to citizens. She said the reform is the result of work and reflection that started in 2019. The new agency will …
The Albanian Parliament organized the promotion of the publication “Parliamentary Committees of Albania over the Years (1920–2025)” on the occasion of International Book Day. The event was held by the Parliamentary Library and Publications Service and brought together academics, deputies, and students. Participants included Prof. Dr. Teki Kurti, Prof. Dr. …
TIRANA, April 24 – Foreign Minister Ferit Hoxha said Albania brings strategic value to the European Union through predictability, alignment and regional cooperation. He made the remarks during a panel at the Delphi Economic Forum titled “From responsibility to benefit: How can Western Balkans EU membership become a European geopolitical …
TIRANA, April 24 – Albanian public broadcaster Albanian Radio and Television confirmed the return of the “Spring Festival”, a historic light-music event that promotes Albanian artists. The broadcaster designed the festival to revive its role in supporting music production. It also prioritises live performance as the core format of the …
TIRANA, April 24 – The Port of Durrës received a NATO delegation of 60 representatives during preparations for the Steadfast Dart 27 exercise. Officials held briefings at the “Hysni Aruçi” conference hall in Durrës. NATO representatives reviewed Albania’s infrastructure and support capacities for allied operations. Inspection teams then visited the …
The Skanderbeg Museum in Kruja has become an important stop for foreign tourists visiting Albania. The museum attracts large groups from countries such as Italy, Germany, France, Spain, and others. Prime Minister Edi Rama announced that more than 1,000 Austrian tourists visited the museum in April alone. The museum “Gjergj …
TIRANA, April 24 – The Albanian government has approved new measures increasing financial rewards for elite athletes and their coaches, with implementation expected in April 2026. The Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport, Blendi Gonxhja, said the revised scheme introduces higher and more structured support for athletes across multiple disciplines. …
TIRANA, April 24 – Albania recorded a 10.8% rise in foreign tourist arrivals in March, as more than 600,000 foreign nationals visited the country, official data showed. The national statistics agency reported that the increase followed a slower start to the year. Travel activity recovered during March, with stronger flows …
TIRANA, April 24 – Albania’s special parliamentary committee on administrative-territorial reform continued nationwide consultations, focusing on concerns over municipal competencies. In Lezha, local hearings highlighted concerns raised by municipal leaders regarding the scope of local government powers. During the discussion, the Minister of State for Local Governance, Ervin Demo, addressed …