A 41 year old arrested for stabbing one person in Saranda
The 41-year-old man, who stabbed a person yesterday, was arrested this Thursday in Saranda. According to the police information, it is suspected that on 11.07.2024, around 03:40, in neighborhood no. 1, in a parking lot, after a momentary conflict, for weak motives, the 41-year-old man injured another person with a …
Linda Rama’s daughter sues Berisha for Defamation
Rea Xhillari, the daughter of the wife of Prime Minister, Edi Rama made Wednesday a criminal proceeding against the historical leader of Democratic Party, Sali Berisha and six other democrat MPs, Luan Baçi, Flamur Noka, Tritan Shehu, Albana Vokshi, Edi Paloka an Edmond Spaho for defamation. In November last year, …
Representatives of American justice meeting at the Supreme Court
A delegation of judges and prosecutors from the United States of America, which has been in Tirana for several days, held a meeting in the premises of the Supreme Court. In the announcement published by the press office of the Supreme Court, it is stated that the talks were focused …
Long Internal ‘War’ Leaves Albania’s Opposition Democratic Party Wounded
A recent court ruling confirmed ex-premier Sali Berisha as leader of the opposition party. But with Berisha under investigation for graft and the party in disarray, its path back to power in the 2025 elections looks difficult. Original post Here
Xhelal Rraja is arrested, part of a criminal group
Xhelal Rraja was arrested this Wednesday following the “Revanshi” operation. According to SPAK Xhelal Rraja was part of the groups of Durim Bami and Endrit Dokles who tried to kill Arben Ndoka. SPAK’s investigations show that Arben Ndoka was scheduled to be executed in January 2021, “when he went for …
American prosecutors and judges meeting with the head of SPAK, Altin Dumani
American prosecutors and judges have visited SPAK, where they also met with the head of SPAK Altin Dumani. In this meeting, the ongoing efforts to strengthen the independence of the judiciary and the rule of law were discussed. It is also emphasized that the United States supports SPAK and other …
“Gerdeci”, begins the hearing session against the former Minister of Defense Fatmir Mediu
The judicial process against the former Minister of Defense, Fatmir Mediu, has started in the Special Court. It is learned that this Wednesday five experts were called to provide clarifications on the act of economic and financial expertise. The invited experts are Bexhed Zeqiri, Ymer Stafa, Rasim Metallari, Latif Çela …
The mayor of Lezha in SPAK: I am under investigation for abuse of duty
The head of the municipality of Lezha, Pjerin Ndreu, presented himself this Wednesday at SPAK. After leaving SPAK, Ndreu gave a short communication to the media. He stated that his appearance in SPAK has nothing to do with corruption, but is simply a political report from the DP. “Zero procedural …
Delta Force Revisited: Albania’s Wild River Estuary Needs Saving from Bulldozers
The struggle to preserve the Vjosa Delta from government-backed ‘development’ is not just an Albanian issue, but part of a global effort to preserve the continent’s remaining wild places. Original post Here
File “5D”, assets seized/ Two companies, apartments and shares of a commercial company
After investigations into the “5D” file, the Special Prosecutor’s Office seized two companies, some land, apartments and some shares of a commercial company. The prosecution has doubts that these assets were obtained through corruption and tenders, which were organized in violation of the law by former officials of the Municipality …
TIRANA, July 16 – Agriculture Minister Andis Salla said the draft law on the agriculture census will provide a key tool for shaping public policies and support schemes in the sector. Presenting the bill in Parliament, Salla said Albania’s agricultural sector has changed significantly since the last census. He highlighted …
The National Center of Cinematography brought together film professionals to discuss how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the audiovisual industry and why Albania needs a clear legal framework for its use. During a roundtable held as part of the International AI Film Festival, filmmakers and experts, including director Fatmir Koçi, …
TIRANA, July 16 – Albania’s National Library has opened an exhibition titled “World Literature Championship” at the “Sotir Kolea” center, inviting visitors to explore a different kind of competition during the final days of the World Football Championship. The exhibition presents some of the greatest authors of world literature and …
TIRANA, July 16 – Albanian champions Egnatia have reached the second qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League after defeating Moldova’s champions Petrocub 6-1 in the return leg at the “Arena Egnatia”. The Rrogozhina-based team had drawn 1-1 in the first leg away from home. However, Egnatia delivered a dominant …
TIRANA, July 16 – Albania has submitted the third reporting cycle of its Reform Agenda to the European Commission under the Reform and Growth Facility (RGF). The State Agency for Strategic Programming and Aid Coordination (SASPAC) submitted the report, which includes 38 reform measures across 5 policy areas. Meanwhile, the …
TIRANA, July 16 – European Union Ambassador to Albania Silvio Gonzato said the Justice Reform must become irreversible as Albanian justice institutions reviewed the progress of the 2024–2030 Cross-Sectoral Justice Strategy. The Ministry of Justice organised the discussion with the participation of heads of justice institutions. The EU Delegation in …
TIRANA, July 16 – Albania’s Parliament reviewed an agreement with Germany that will support a €13.5 million food safety project for 2026–2030, Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Andis Salla said on Thursday. Salla presented the bill ratifying the 2025 Technical Cooperation Agreement with Germany. He said the agreement provides the …
TIRANA, July 16 – Prime Minister Edi Rama said Albania’s “Smart City” project marks a new stage in strengthening public security through artificial intelligence. Speaking at the project’s Command and Control Center, Rama said the system is now entering implementation and will gradually expand across the country. He said artificial …
TIRANA, July 16 – The Seven Seas Splendor cruise ship, operated by Regent Seven Seas Cruises, arrived at the Port of Durrës for the first time with about 650 passengers on board. Prime Minister Edi Rama shared images of the ship’s arrival on social media. He said company representatives praised …
The provisional closure of three negotiating chapters represents an important milestone for Albania. Yet the Brussels conference also showed that the country’s further progress will depend on difficult reforms concerning the rule of law, environmental protection and the implementation of European standards. Tirana Times, July 16, 2026 – Albania provisionally …