US, EU concerned by threats on justice officials in Albania
United States, the European Union and Great Britain expressed their concerns on Wednesday after reports that Albanian justice officials have received death threats. Their reaction comes after reports in the Albanian media that an associate of justice has confessed that one “of the criminal gangs operating in Lushnje has made …
Assets worth 1 million euros were seized in Cerrik, owned by a drug trafficker
Assets worth about 1 million euros is seized, suspected to have benefited from the criminal activity of a 34-year-old convicted for the production and sale of narcotics in Cerrik. The property was in the name of Eris Skenderi, 34 years old, a resident of Cerrik. He was convicted by the …
Ex-officer of RENEA forces that got caught with sniper rifle sentenced to prison
Tirana court has sentenced this Wednesday to 7 years and 9 months in prison to the former RENEA force officer, Remal Rada, who was caught with a sniper in his car a year ago in the Sauk roundabout. According to the authorities, Elton Hikthi, who was in the vehicle with …
From January to October, 5.4 million passengers were registered at Rinas
From January to October, Rinas Airport has processed a high number of passengers and tourists, thus becoming the largest entry-exit gate in Albania. According to the data in the last ten months, it turns out that 5.4 million passengers were processed in Rinas entering and exiting our country. ABC News …
Two teen drug dealers arrested in Fier
Two drug dealers were caught in Fier as part of the “Tempulli” mega-operation, as announced this Wednesday. Accordig to the police, a 15-year-old man, who was prosecuted several times before, was released due to his age, for the same criminal activity, as well as the 18-year-old/ They were caught red-handed …
Interior minister guarantees TIMS system’s data are 100% protected
Interior Minister, Taulant Balla has been called this Wednesday to report to the Commission of European Affairs, where he guaranteed that the data of the TIMS system are 100% protected and there is no leakage of them. During his speech, Balla recalled that in the summer of last year the …
Minister Balla warns firing of policemen who aad access to ‘Sky’, ‘EncroChat’
Interior Minister, Taulant Balla has warned this Wednesday that any officer who had access to communication networks such as “EncroChat” or “Sky” will be expelled from the State Police. Minister Balla issued this warning while reporting to the Commission for European Affairs, considerig the measure as related to the security …
SPAK summoned the prosecutor of Elbasan
The prosecutor of Elbasan, Kreshnik Ajazi, who is investigating the file of Laert Haxhi, this morning arrived at the Special Prosecutor’s Office and held a meeting with SPAK prosecutors, this meeting ended a few minutes ago. It was Ajazi, the prosecutor who initiated the events revealed by Artan Tafani’s testimony, …
Update on Qukes-Qafe Plloce road’s construction eorks
Prime Minister Edi Rama shared this Wednesday morning on his social network “Facebook” some pictures of the daily work being done in Lot 3 of the Qukës-Qafë Plloë axis. In his reaction, Rama underlined that this is a panoramic segment which will shorten the distance between Tirana and Korça, passing …
Special Court of Appeal for Corruption and Organized Crime to interrogate Shkelzen for the explosion of Gerdec
GJKKO(Special Court of Appeal for Corruption and Organized Crime) accepted SPAK’s request to summon 71 witnesses, including Shkëlzen Berisha and Aldo Bumçi, regarding the Gerdec tragedy. The journalist of ABC News, Ermal Vija, as he is closely following the developments, says that Mediu is accused of “abuse of duty” within …
Tirana Times, May 28, 2026 – The importance, depth and complexity of relations between Albania and Italy can never be overstated. Just over one year after he assumed the diplomatic post of Ambassador of Italy to Albania, Tirana Times editor in chief Jerina Zaloshnja carried out this interview with ambassador …
TIRANA, May 28 – The Centre for the Study of Democracy and Governance and the German Embassy in Albania held a discussion table with experts on justice reform and public perception. The focus was progress in the reform and citizens’ expectations. German Ambassador Karl Bergner said Albanian institutions have made …
TIRANA, May 28 – Albania will play two friendly matches against Israel on 3 June at 20:00 at the “Air Albania” stadium and against Luxembourg on 6 June at 20:00 at the same venue. Head coach Rolando Maran has announced his first squad since taking charge of the national team. …
Acting Tirana Mayor Ristani inspects “Streets for Children” project, expansion planned to 40 schools
TIRANA, May 28 – Acting Mayor of Tirana Anuela Ristani inspected the road block near “Gustav Mayer” school and Kindergarten 26. The site forms part of the “Streets for Children” project that transforms public spaces for children, parents and the community. Ristani said the project will expand to 40 additional …
TIRANA, May 28 – The 2026 Global Startup Ecosystem Report by StartupBlink ranked Albania 75th in the world. The report recorded annual ecosystem growth of 71.1%. StartupBlink ranked Albania as the fourth fastest-growing startup ecosystem in Europe. The country climbed eight places in the global ranking. The report described this …
TIRANA, May 28 – The National Business Center and InfoCamere agreed steps to deepen cooperation. The focus covers modernisation of the Albanian Trade Register and expansion of digital services for business. Meanwhile, a delegation from the National Business Center visited Padova on an official working trip. Director General Etugert Llazi …
*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(–header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”request-WEB:ff0eaaec-9d7c-4391-8477-ac5d7aae2b86-13″ data-turn-id-container=”request-WEB:ff0eaaec-9d7c-4391-8477-ac5d7aae2b86-13″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-28″ data-scroll-anchor=”false” data-turn=”assistant”> Albania has been ranked among the six best hidden destinations in Europe for 2026, according to MSN. The article highlights Albania as one of the few places in Europe where travelers can still enjoy authentic experiences away from overcrowded tourist …
TIRANA, May 28 – Deputy Prime Minister Albana Koçiu said Albania’s European Union integration process continues without obstacles after today’s Cabinet meeting. She said the government has fulfilled its obligations to the European Union with seriousness. At the start of her statement, Koçiu described the latest decisions as part of …
TIRANA, May 28 – Kukësi and Butrinti will face each other today at 15:00 at the Rrogozhina stadium. The match will decide a place in Kategoria e Parë, which is the second division of the Albanian football championship below the Superior League. Albanian Radio and Television will broadcast the match …
*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(–header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”request-WEB:ff0eaaec-9d7c-4391-8477-ac5d7aae2b86-22″ data-turn-id-container=”request-WEB:ff0eaaec-9d7c-4391-8477-ac5d7aae2b86-22″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-46″ data-scroll-anchor=”false” data-turn=”assistant”> Blendi Gonxhja says the TEA Awards 2026 recognize and celebrate promoters of Albanian tourism. The National Tourism Agency, in cooperation with the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sports, organizes the TEA Awards 2026 for the first time. Officials base the …