DP’s V.chair attacks PM Rama on Kosovo-related statements
Vice Chairman of the Democratic Party (DP), Kreshink Çollaku, condemned this Thursday the statements of Prime Minister Edi Rama regarding the situation in the north of Kosovo and the September 24 attack by a Serbian terrorist group, which resulted in the death of police officer Afrim Bunjaku. In his speech …
PM accuses oppposition of using Kosovo policeman’s killing for electoral purposes
Prime Minister Edi Rama has accused this Thursday the opposition and a number of personalities in Kosovo – who criticized the stance of the Albanian government regarding the event of September 24 in Banjska – of using the murder of policeman Afrim Bunjaku for electoral purposes. During the interpellation held …
KFOR to take control of the North”, Rama: The addition of troops does not affect the sovereignty of Kosovo
Prime Minister Edi Rama has once again called for KFOR to take control of the North Kosovo. During his speech in the Assembly, he said that the addition of troops does not affect the sovereignty of Kosovo. Thus, Rama emphasized the absolute responsibility existing forces cannot do and therefore KFOR …
Rama: Thaçi and KLA commanders brought freedom to Kosovo
Prime Minister Edi Rama stated this Thursday that Former President Hashim Thaçi and the three Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) commanders are now in The Hague facing the judicial process, even though they gave everything for the freedom of Kosovo. In his statement from the Parliament, the Head of Government raised …
Rama: Albania to sit in UN Human Rights’ Council
Albania will be part of the Human Rights Council at the United Nations, simce123 member countries of the UN General Assembly voted in favor. Albania will be one of the 15 countries that will sit in the KDNJ from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2026. However, it was Prime …
Gang’s assets seized by Special Court Decision
Special Court of First Instance for Corruption and Organized Crime (GJKKO) has seized 11 real estates, which belonged to members of the criminal group, as part of the police mega-operation coded “Flame at sea”. Through a media statement, the Special Prosecutor’s Office (SPAK) confirmed this Wednesday that Armando Papa is …
Three arrested after breaking and stealing several houses
Three people have been handcuffed by Durrës police as perpetrators of several thefts, as announced this Wednesday morning. Law enforcement revealed that the arrested, aged 26, 32 and 55, acted as a group and kept watch on the homes of businessmen and citizens with public functions, so that they could …
Three minors punished for extorting citizens by offering sex
Three minors aged 16-17 years old were prosecuted this Wednesday by the authorities after police operation coded “Meeting”. According to the police, they created accounts with falsified data of different citizens, and through posts on these profiles, sexual favors were promised against various payments. Administrators of these profiles asked the …
About 330 cannabis plants destroyed in Kruja, growers unidentified
State Police have finalized this Wednesday the 40th phase of the coded operation “Clean Territory”. Durig this action, the officers destroyed 328 narcotic cannabis plants that were found cultivated in various villages of the Kruja highlands were destroyed. Nevertheless, the police located the drug after drone controls in the Kruja …
N. Macedonian man caught trying to pass through Durres port with fake passport
A 45-year-old man from North Macedonia was arrested this Tuesday in the port of Durrës after trying to cross with a fake passport. This citizen tried to leave Albania and avoid the authorities, using a passport with the likeness of a citizen from Serbia, with a criminal record. After verifications …
TIRANA, May 29 – “The End of the Golemis”, the Albanian opera by composer Nikolla Zoraqi, premiered on Thursday evening at the National Theatre of Opera, Ballet and Folk Ensemble. The monumental Albanian work returned to the stage more than six decades after its creation. The opera brings themes of …
TIRANA, May 29 – Albania on Thursday commemorated the anniversary of the death of Dom Nikollë Kaçorri, the patriot, cleric and signatory of the Albanian Declaration of Independence, who died on May 29, 1917. Kaçorri was born in Krej-Lura in 1862 and received his education in European institutions. He graduated …
TIRANA, May 29 – The Spring Festival entered its final preparation phase ahead of the June 6-7 shows on Albanian Public Radio and Television. Meanwhile, organisers published the 20 competing songs on the broadcaster’s official YouTube channel on May 28. The songs drew hundreds of views and reactions within hours …
TIRANA, May 29 – Economy and Innovation Minister Delina Ibrahimaj presented Albanian Digital Solutions on Friday as a new public structure for digital innovation and public services. Prime Minister Edi Rama also attended the event. Meanwhile, Ibrahimaj said Albania has built one of the region’s most advanced electronic governance systems. …
TIRANA, May 29 – Foreign Minister Ferit Hoxha held an official visit to Rome, where Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani received him at Palazzo della Farnesina. Meanwhile, Hoxha described the meeting as highly important in a post on X. He said Albania and Italy share a …
The Tirana Mediterranean Film Festival (TMFF) returns for its second edition from 28 to 31 May 2026 in Tirana. The festival focuses on Mediterranean cinema and promotes cultural exchange and artistic dialogue. It hosts screenings, masterclasses, discussions, and meetings with film professionals. All events take place at the Agimi Art …
TIRANA, May 29 – Two United States congress members visited the Western Balkans last week. The trip signaled renewed United States commitment to peace and stability in the region. Ivana Stradner from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies in Washington made this assessment. She referred to Republican congressman Keith Self …
TIRANA, May 29 – Minister of State for Local Government Ervin Demo on Friday met a delegation from the Venice Commission during a visit to Tirana. Meanwhile, Demo said in a social media post that the meeting focused on strengthening democratic standards, transparency and institutional accountability, describing these principles as …
TIRANA, May 29 – Ambassador of Germany to Albania Karl Bergner said at an event that an independent, professional and efficient justice system remains a central and necessary condition for Albania’s progress toward European Union membership. He added that meeting the interim benchmarks for accession, recently confirmed, represents recognition of …
TIRANA, May 29 – Tirana will host on Saturday the 27th Congress of the Federation of Albanian Doctors in Europe (AMFE). The event will gather dozens of Albanian doctors from Europe, the United States and the region. German public health authorities recognise the congress. It provides 11 professional credits. The …