Gërdeci”/ Mediu’s request for financial expertise is dismissed
The process against Fatmir Mediu in the Special Court started with tensions and debate between the former Minister of Defense and the families of the victims of “Gërdec”. In the session, the families of the victims addressed the former minister with the words “you are a murderer and the prosecutors …
Cultural project brings literary exchange between Saudi Arabia and Albania
TIRANA, May 15, 2024 – In an important step for cultural exchanges between Albania and Saudi Arabia, two publishers have agreed to bring Saudi literary works to Albanian readers and Albanian works to Saudi readers. The cultural project, made possible under the auspices of the Deputy Ambassador of Saudi Arabia …
VIDEO/ Two children held hostage by their father, a 40-year old arrested
A 40-year-old man was arrested in Durrës after holding his two minor children hostage for several hours. The author had rented an apartment in “Shkëmbi i Kavajë”, while holding two minor children, 6 and 11 years old, hostage for several hours. After several hours of effort, RENEA managed to enter …
Inter-ministerial Conference / Balla: Together we can build a safer future
Interior Minister Taulant Balla at the Inter-ministerial Conference of the countries of the Western Balkans, “Cooperation for Security and Migratory Flows through the Western Balkans”, stated that it is important to have broader regional cooperation in the fight against organized crime. In September 2023, we gathered within the framework of …
Former director of ASHK in Saranda and two specialists in trial for fake legalization
The prosecution of Saranda sends the former director of ASHK, Aida Demi, and two specialists to court for “Misuse of duty”, after they legalized a 4-story building with forged documents. After several months of investigations, the Prosecutor’s Office at the Court of First Instance of the General Jurisdiction of Sarandë …
Independent Qualification Commission dismisses the prosecutor of Elbasan
The Independent Qualification Commission (KPK) has dismissed the prosecutor of Elbasan, Petref Asllani. Since the beginning of the vetting process, many prosecutors and judges have left the judiciary, who could not justify their wealth or had other problems with the purity of their image./ abcnews.al […] Read More… Original post …
Altin Dumani welcomes Parliamentary State Secretary of Germany: SPAK, a key institution for the integration of Albania in EU
The head of the Special Prosecutor’s Office, Altin Dumani, held a meeting with the Secretary of State at the Federal Ministry of the Interior of Germany, Johann Saathoff, on Monday. Present at this meeting was the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany in Tirana, Karlfried Bergner, the Liaison Officers …
Serbia between Tito and Enver Hoxha?
Veton Suroi Tito and Enver Hoxha, in different ways and with some delays (in the case of Albania) committed themselves to Russia not entering their countries, or to their countries not committing to Russia’s interests. This cannot be said as a conclusion for the politics of Serbia today and presents …
Fier, a police officer is shot dead
An injured person shoot by a gun died in Fier. ABC News reporter Valbona Davidhi reports that the victim is a police officer. All this happen in the village of Baltëz, after a momentary conflict. The police officer was off-duty, but wearing the Police uniform, as he was going on the …
Crime family, son stabs mother to death
A serious incident took place in Lezhë, where it is suspected that the son who suffers from mental health problems killed his mother with a knife. ABC News learns that the police tried to arrest the boy, citizen Arsen Dani, 62 years old. Meanwhile, it is learned that the victim …
While some countries in the region dare to hope that they might join the EU in the near future, BIRN’s selection of Premium stories this week suggests others remain stuck in their usual deadlock. Original post Here
TIRANA, July 3 – The health and social welfare budget for 2026 increases by 8.9 billion lek compared with the initial projection for the same year. The Ministry of Health and Social Protection records this as the largest increase for the sector. The ministry says the additional funding aims to …
TIRANA, July 3 – Albania has fulfilled all legal obligations under the European Union’s Chapter 15 on energy after Parliament approved the new electricity sector law, Infrastructure and Energy Minister Enea Karakaçi said at the Energy Community Ministerial in Prishtina. Karakaçi said the legislation completes the country’s legal package and …
TIRANA, July 3 – The Durrës Port Authority successfully coordinated a towing operation for the Maltese-flagged yacht Infinity Nine after it reported engine failure at sea. The authority said the yacht requested assistance about 20 nautical miles west of Bisht Palla. Meanwhile, the operation became possible through cooperation with the …
Durrës continues to attract local and foreign tourists, who enjoy the city’s beaches, seaside atmosphere, and cultural attractions. Prime Minister Edi Rama shared images of residents and visitors spending a summer afternoon in the city center and along the Taulantia Promenade, known as the Vollga area. The city recently transformed …
TIRANA, July 3 – Special Anti-Corruption and Organized Crime Structure (SPAK) chief Klodian Braho said the institution has finalized its strategy against organized crime and aims to reduce its case backlog by more than 70%. Reporting to Parliament’s Committee on Legal Affairs and Public Administration on SPAK’s 2025 activity, Braho …
TIRANA, July 3 – Prime Minister Edi Rama said Albania is developing the world’s first artificial intelligence model for public procurement, describing the project as a major step toward improving the management of public funds and eliminating problems linked to tenders and contracts. Speaking during Public Administration Week, Rama said …
TIRANA, July 3 – Former Kosova President Hashim Thaçi has sent a message to Kosova’s citizens through Bedri Hamza following a meeting between the two. Hamza said in a social media post that Thaçi asked him to convey his warmest greetings to all citizens. He added that they ended their …
TIRANA, July 3 – Valbona Valley unfolds in the high folds of the Albanian Alps as a vast natural amphitheatre of stone, forest, and ice-cold water. A crystal-clear river cuts through the valley and shapes its dramatic northern identity. The Valbona River runs fast and clear. It reflects shifting tones …
Foreign tourists visiting Gjirokastër continue to share positive impressions of Albania, highlighting the country’s natural beauty, rich history, and warm hospitality. Mirela Kumbaro shared on social media comments from visitors exploring the UNESCO-listed stone city. Tourists from several European countries expressed admiration for Albania’s landscapes, beaches, and cultural heritage. A …