Matura exams/ 28,000 graduates will do the foreign language test today
About 28,000 high school graduates will take the first State Matura exam today, where they will be tested for the foreign language. Journalist Ajgena Korbi in a direct link to “Breaking News” reported to ABC News more details about the development of the test. The exam will start at 10:00 …
Lawyers boycott court sessions in Durrës, demand better working conditions
The Durrës Bar Association has decided to boycott the sessions in Durrës. 120 lawyers from this Monday to Saturday will not be participants. According to journalist Leonidha Musai, lawyers are looking for better working conditions, as they do not have the proper facilities to cope with the influx of files …
18 arrested by police, 13 thousand fines for one week
The Traffic Police arrested 18 people and imposed around 13,000 fines for one week. It is known that the drivers of the vehicles have broken the traffic rules, from speeding above the permitted rates, not wearing a seat belt to driving under the influence of alcohol and narcotics. Police Notification: …
Police seized around 48,000 euros, a 45 year old arrested in Kakavija
About 48 thousand euros, 800 American dollars, 90 pounds, 50 Canadian dollars and 210 Swiss francs were seized this Sunday in Kakavija. Therefore, the 45-year-old who possessed the money and did not declare it, at the exit of RSh, is being prosecuted. He kept the money in a bag and …
Wanted in Italy, a 30 year old man detained in Kurbin
A 30-year-old man from Kurbini was arrested on behalf of Italy. He was wanted by the Italian authorities for three criminal offenses against the person and property. After the arrest, the Albanian authorities have started extradition procedures to Italy, where he will face the charges raised. The Court of Rimini, …
Father and son arrested for cultivating cannabis
Father and son were arrested this Friday in Vlora, as they are suspected of cultivating narcotics. As part of the “Clean Territory” operation, 135 cannabis sativa seedlings were seized. As a result of an investigation with proactive methods and controls throughout the territory of the district, carried out within the …
AIIS chosen as institutional partner of NATO Public Forum 2024 in Washington
TIRANA, May 31, 2024 – The Albanian Institute for International Studies (AIIS) has been chosen as an institutional partner of the NATO Public Forum 2024, the flagship public conference at the NATO Summit in Washington D.C. to be held on July 10-11, 2024, the think tank said in a press …
Officials were denigrated with fake news, the journalist and the AMP employee arrested
Ervis Hasangega, a journalist by profession, and Regina Omeri, an employee of AMP Durres, were arrested this Thursday. Citizen Kushtrim Selimi, who is the head of the sector in the General Directorate of the Police Supervision Agency, has also been announced as wanted. They are accused of creating false data …
Special anti-corruption committee/ Voting in the Assembly to be postponed
Today, the Assembly has included in its agenda the establishment of the Special Anticorruption Commission. Although there is still no consensus between the parties, since the opposition has warned that it will not participate in this commission, it remains to be seen if the establishment of this Commission will be …
Lawyer Sokol Mengjesi in serious condition
Journalist Gerta Vasku, in a direct link for “Breaking News”, reported on the state of health of lawyer Sokol Mêngjesi. Citing sources from the hospital, she said that the lawyer’s condition remains serious, while adding that one should wait up to 72 hours to see the follow-up. ” The lawyer …
Prime Minister Edi Rama claims the daily protests shaking Tirana are misguided or manipulated from outside. BIRN spoke with some of the most dedicated protesters to find out more about their hopes for environmental and democratic changes. Original post Here
Tirana Times, July 6,2026 – Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to Albania, H.E. Turki bin Ibrahim Al-Madi, received Albanian MP Baldi Çomo, Chairman of the Albania–Saudi Arabia Parliamentary Friendship Group, and Eriol Mile for talks focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation. According to the Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Tirana, the …
The Commissioner for Protection from Discrimination and the OSCE Presence in Albania agreed to strengthen their institutional cooperation during a meeting between Commissioner Genta Tafa (Bungo) and OSCE Ambassador Michel Tarran. The two sides discussed joint initiatives to prevent and address hate speech while promoting equality, respect, and non-discrimination. They …
Albania has unveiled a new package of initiatives aimed at modernizing its public administration and strengthening its preparedness for European Union membership. During Public Administration Week, Minister of State for Public Administration Adea Pirdeni emphasized that the government will prioritize investment in human capital, improve institutional performance, and align Albania’s …
Prime Minister Edi Rama welcomed Qubad Talabani, Deputy Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, and his delegation to the Prime Minister’s Office in Tirana. The visit marks Talabani’s first official trip to Albania and reflects efforts to strengthen relations between Albania and the Kurdistan Region. Prime Minister Rama …
The Speaker of Parliament Niko Peleshi received Pierre-Alexandre Anglade, Chair of the Committee on European Affairs in the French National Assembly, along with members of the delegation, in Tirana. During the meeting, both sides highlighted the strong relations between Albania and France and reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cooperation within …
Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha received a delegation from the European Affairs Committee of the French National Assembly, led by Pierre-Alexandre Anglade, in Tirana. The two sides discussed current developments in the EU enlargement process and stressed the importance of maintaining momentum and credibility in the accession …
Prime Minister Edi Rama highlights the importance of transformation and adaptability for Albania’s fason industry during the presentation of the national program preparing businesses for European Union integration. Rama presents leather-processing entrepreneur Etleva Laro’s company as an example of a business that successfully adapted to new economic challenges. He says …
Socialist Party parliamentary group leader Taulant Balla meets with Kosovo MP and former Foreign Minister Enver Hoxhaj at the Albanian Parliament to discuss key regional issues. During the meeting, Balla and Hoxhaj address the legal proceedings against former Kosovo Liberation Army (UÇK) leaders in The Hague, emphasizing the importance of …
Berat attracts large numbers of tourists, and visitors often outnumber locals in its historic quarters such as Mangalem, Gorica, and the Castle area. First, the article shows how tourism now shapes daily life in the city, while residents themselves continue to rediscover parts of their cultural heritage. Next, the restored …