Unemployment has dropped, Rama: We are making a historic increase in wages
Prime Minister Edi Rama estimates that the Albanian economy is growing. In his speech at the plenary session in the Assembly, Rama said that consumption has increased, while unemployment has decreased. According to the head of the government, the government is making a historic increase in salaries. “The simple truth …
Albanian TV Election Coverage Unfairly Favoured Big Parties, Monitoring Shows
Data from media monitoring shows that during the recent local election campaign, TV networks gave little airtime to smaller parties and so violated the legal requirements on balanced reporting. Original post Here
Missing little boy found drowned in Dibra
A 13-year-old boy, who was reported missing on Wednesday evening by his brother, was found drowned in Dibra. According to the police, the minor was found after about two hours of searching in the lake of Shumbat village and is suspected to have accidentally drowned. From the preliminary examination, no …
The juridical police officer is arrested for corruption
Two officers of the Judicial Police in Elbasan are accused of corruption. They, together with another person, have received in some cases from two people, irregular monetary benefits, in monetary amounts as well as other material benefits, to perform actions related to their duty and function. For one of the …
A 30-year old arrested after scamming a friend and a whole family out of 570,000 euros
A fraud scheme similar to those in the movies was used by the former official of the Bank of Albania, Milena Deraj, profiting 570 thousand euros. The 30-year-old woman was arrested for fraud. Deraj was reported to the police by her friend, who had taken the amount of 230,000 euros …
Albania Agrees to Host 200 Albanian Prisoners From UK
Albania says it has agreed to take back 200 prisoners from the UK, which will cover the entire cost of their remaining sentences in Albanian jails. Original post Here
200 Albanian offenders to be sent home from UK cells
200 Albanian prisoners in prisons in England and Wales will return within two years to serve their sentences in Albanian prisons. The news is confirmed by the Minister of Justice in the context of the start of the implementation of the agreement with Great Britain for the transfer of prisoners …
Young man arrested for helping Kavaja shooter escape
Ervis Kurti has been arrested with the charge that he helped his friend Habib Rexha escape the scene after the murder of Arjan Gosa, but denied having any knowledge about what he is being accused of. Kurti was arrested for the criminal offense of “Supporting the author of the crime”, …
Suspected of being the author of Lushnja massacre, Laert Haxhiu’s arrest by the police
A disobedience to the Greek police to stop the vehicle led to the imprisonment of Laert Haxhiu, the most wanted man who was sentenced to 18 years in prison for murder. A BC News journalist Ermal Vija reported that on Monday evening in Janina, Haxhiu was traveling with two other …
For the third time is postponed the hearing session for Fatmir Mediu
The hearing against former Defense Minister Fatmir Mediu has been postponed for the third time. The reason is the lack of lawyers. The latter have filed a request for the postponement of the session. ABC News reporter Ermal Vija reports that the next session is expected to be held on …
Deputy Prime Minister Albana Koçiu and Agriculture Minister Andis Salla visited an olive collection and processing center in Dushk. Officials described the investment as a development engine for Elbasan County. The facility, built by Sami Debrova, exports to international markets. It highlights the potential of Albanian agriculture. Koçiu called the …
Ervin Demo inspected works on the Shkëmbi–Kala road in Berat. The project aims to create a ring route around the historic area of Kala–Goricë–Mangalem. The road stretches 1.3 km. It will become an attractive walking route for visitors and nature lovers. The project improves access to the city’s historic neighborhoods. …
Blendi Gonxhja announces that Albania will host the world padel elite at the “FIP Platinum Albania 2026” tournament in Tirana, scheduled for May 26–30 at Skanderbeg Square. He holds a joint press conference with Luigi Carraro, highlighting the event’s international importance. Gonxhja states that the tournament proves Albania’s organizational capacity …
TIRANA, April 30 – Kosova interim president Albulena Haxhiu starts consultations with political parties on Wednesday (30 April) to set the date for early parliamentary elections. She schedules the meeting for 15:00 as part of efforts to reach agreement on a date acceptable to all parties. A day earlier, Haxhiu …
TIRANA, April 30 – Weather conditions in Albania on Thursday bring cloudy skies and rain across most of the country. Kukës, Dibër and Durrës counties expect weak to locally moderate rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms. Other regions record lighter rain during the day. In the northeast, above 1,000 metres altitude, precipitation …
Besfort Lamallari inaugurated the new police station in Krujë. The project marks an important step in modernizing the State Police and improving service quality for citizens. Officials attended the ceremony, including Police Director General Skënder Hita and Tirana Police Director Elton Alushi. Lamallari said modernization goes beyond infrastructure. He stressed …
Prime Minister Edi Rama said the historic neighborhoods of Pogradec are being revitalized. He called them a future growth hub for the lakeside city. Historic areas across the country are returning to life. Projects preserve historical and architectural values. They also add new elements. These changes turn the areas into …
Members of the Foreign Affairs Committee visited Turkey to strengthen interparliamentary cooperation. Talks focused on joint programs for young people. The Albanian delegation included Igli Hasani, Ervin Hoxha, Sara Mila, and Edmond Haxhinasto. They met with Fatma Aksal, head of the Turkey–Albania Parliamentary Friendship Group. Mila proposed creating a cooperation …
Ferit Hoxha met with the Special Envoy of the Czech Republic for the Western Balkans, Edita Hrda. The meeting focused on EU enlargement in the region. Both sides reaffirmed their shared commitment to the enlargement process of the European Union in the Western Balkans. They described it as a strategic …
The World Bank projects that the economy of Albania will grow by 3.4% this year, mainly driven by tourism. However, the institution warns that the conflict in the Middle East remains a major risk that could slow economic growth. It calls for stronger structural reforms to sustain the current momentum. …