Lushnja mall’s fire extinguished after about ten hours
“Metropol” shopping center in the city of Lushnja was engulfed in flames on Monday, and it took the firefighters about ten hours to extinguish the flames. Firefighters and other rescue teams fought the flames for about ten hours, making it possible to extinguish them and evacuate the citizens, who had …
Rama: Over ten million tourists entered Albania until Christmas evening
Oer 10 million foreign tourists have entered Albania until Monday evening. This figure was announced by Prime Minister Edi Rama through a reaction on his official Facebook page. Furthermore, Prime Minister Rama said that this figure was unimaginable years ago, but nowadays it is an achieved objective. “Together with Christmas, …
Wanted Ervis Martinaj’s brother-in-law’s assets seized by SPAK
Special Court of First Instance for Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK) has confiscated 15 assets of Arben Kaçorri and his family members. Kaçorri is the brother-in-law of Ervis Martinaj, who is missing for quite some time now. List of seized assets includes apartments, garages on the main streets of Tirana, …
The hearing session for former P.M Sali Berisha is postponed
The court session in charge of former Prime Minister Sali Berisha is postponed. The reason was the request of the defense lawyers, who asked more time, to familiarize themselves with the documents and evidence presented by the Prosecutor’s Office. On Wednesday, at 11:00, a hearing session will be held in …
Christian believers celebrate christmas throughout Albania
Catholic and Orthodox believers all over the world celebrate the holiday of Christmas, while praying for more prosperity, health and prosperity in their family bosom. As in any other country, in Albanian believers light candles and pray for health. In the “Resurrection of Christ” Cathedral in Tirana, this Monday morning …
Dibra man arrested after stealing car in Tirana
A 42-year-old man from Dibra was arrested this Monday after a few days ago he stole a vehicle in Tirana. After stealing it, the man sent the car to his service station in the village of Gjoricë in Dibra. Along with the 42-year-old, a minor, who is suspected of being …
Drunk teen falls to death off ninth floor hotel room
An 18-year-old from the city of Durres killed himself this Monday morning. ABC News journalist Roland Beqiraj reports that the young man threw himself from the 9th floor of the building in the terminal area. According to preliminary information, it is reported that the 18-year-old had come to party with …
Shooting at Fier barber shop solved
The authorities have disclosed the event of Sunday in Fier where a business, which was operating as a barber shop, was shot with a firearm. According to the police, one of the perpetrators was arrested, while efforts are being made to capture another. Specifically, Nikola Muçi (Mahmutaj) was arrested and …
Two Albanian convicted of fraud arrested in Germany
Two Albanians convicted of fraud have been located and arrested in Germany. After being placed in handcuffs, the two citizens Ilir Nazaj and Kristaq Tota were extradited to Albania. 53-year-old Ilir Nazaj was sentenced by the Court of Tirana to 6.6 years in prison, while Kristaq Tota was sentenced to …
Fier, man arrested for trying to rape woman
A 38-year-old man was put in handcuffs in Patos, Fier, after allegedly trying to have sexual intercourse with a 27-year-old woman. The young man, Viraldo Dervishi, is suspected of having taken the girl in question in the vehicle and taken her to his apartment, against her will, with whom he …
TIRANA, June 11 – Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sports Blendi Gonxhja shared images from Jala Beach in Himara, highlighting the public beach areas available to visitors. Inspection teams from the National Coastline Agency carried out field monitoring along the beach. The checks confirmed that public beach spaces remained available …
TIRANA, June 11 – Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha joined a discussion in Bulgaria at the invitation of the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR). The event focused on the European Union enlargement process and the future of the Western Balkans within the bloc. Participants examined the …
The 21st edition of the Puppet Theatre Festival “Xinxifilo” continues in Albania. The festival brings joy, imagination, and artistic education to children. First, the festival builds a strong tradition. It has run for 21 years. It connects children with theatre and culture. Then, this year’s edition brings together artists, creators, …
TIRANA, June 11 – New agricultural practices and technologies took centre stage during a Field Day event at the Agricultural Technology Transfer Centre in Lushnja. Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Andis Salla and Lushnja Mayor Eriselda Sefa attended the event. Farmers presented demonstrations on biological plant protection methods during …
TIRANA, June 11 – The European Union and the Albanian government held annual monitoring meetings in Tirana on June 9 and 10. Participants reviewed the implementation of European Union financial assistance and assessed progress on key reform programmes. Officials examined support provided through the Reform and Growth Facility and the …
TIRANA, June 11 – RTSH 1 launches “World Cup Nights,” a new daily programme dedicated to FIFA World Cup 2026. The show will air every evening from June 11 to July 19. Hygerta Sako and Kristo Thoma will host the programme. Viewers can follow the broadcast on RTSH 1 from …
TIRANA, June 11 – Election authorities in Kosova completed the count of candidate votes in more than 80 percent of polling stations in the parliamentary election. Preliminary results show the Self-Determination Movement leading with around 43 percent of the vote. Party leader and prime ministerial candidate Albin Kurti secured more …
TIRANA, June 11 – The High Judicial Council met representatives of the European Commission in Tirana during an official visit to Albania. High Judicial Council Chairman Ilir Rusi took part in the meeting together with council members Klodian Kurushi and Irena Plaku. Valentina Superti led the European Commission delegation. She …
by Dr. Jorgji Kote Tirana Times, June 11, 2026 – ”Heart of a patriot” is the new book dedicated to Binali Yildirim, an outstanding political leader and personality in the modernization of Turkish state and society during the last 25 years; co-founder and former leader of the Party for Justice and Development …
By Lutfi Dervishi Tirana Times, June 11, 2026 – From the very beginning, this movement has been placed under immense pressure. The questions : “Who is behind it?” and “Will it become a political party?” are not innocent. They are meant to shift attention away from the real reasons behind …