Berisha leaves SPAK, former prime minister officially accused
Berisha leaves SPAK. The former prime minister is officially accused, the accusation of corruption is communicated to him Before SPAK, there are many police forces, but very few supporters of Berisha. “I am here today to present to them the solemn promise that Edi Rama will not be able to …
From Dubai to Albania: How Drug Money Fuelled Tirana’s Real Estate Boom
Court documents detail claims of how an alleged drug boss living in Dubai laundered money in his native Albania, helping to fuel a rapid rise in real estate prices. Original post Here
The investigation of Jorgo Goro for the abuse of property is closed, SPAK send the file to the court
The Special Prosecutor’s Office (SPAK) has closed the investigation into the former mayor of Himara, Jorgo Goro. ABC News reporter Ermal Vija reports that SPAK has sent the file to the court for Goron, who is accused of property abuse. “SPAK has officially communicated the accusations of abuse of office …
Tourism record income/Bank of Albania: Until July, they spent 1.9 billion euros
Albanian economy has benefited 1.9 billion euros in the first 6 months from tourism. These figures confirm that the year 2024 is confirmed to be even more optimistic in terms of tourism in the country. According to the data of the Bank of Albania, only in the period April-June, our …
The parliamentary group of the Socialist Party meets to discuss about the votes in Thursday’s session
The parliamentary group of the Socialist Party met on Tuesday morning at the pink headquarters. ABC News reporter Fiona Xhafaj reported in a live link that the meeting lasted 30 minutes, where the orders left by Prime Minister Edi Rama at yesterday’s meeting and in the assembly were discussed. “The …
Xhacka’s mandate, Peleshi: We do not treat it as a political issue
The chairman of the Parliamentary Group of the Socialist Party, Niko Peleshi, stated that the decision of the Constitutional Court for the mandate of Olta Xhaçka, is not treated by the socialists as a political decision. After the end of the group meeting, Peleshi said that the decision of the …
ALBANIA AND THE INTERNATIONAL SUMMIT FOR AFGHAN WOMEN
Dr. Rudina Çollaku At a pivotal moment for women’s rights in Afghanistan, Albania is stepping forward as a key advocate in the defense of Afghan women’s rights. Under the leadership of Foreign Minister Igli Hasani, the Albanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has organized the first-ever international summit for Afghan …
New school year, 28.000 pupils start for the first time
About 350,000 pupils return to school this Monday, where 28,000 of them will sit on the benches for the first time. The new school year in Lezha has started normally in all schools. All buildings are ready for the beginning of the learning process. This year, in the Municipality of …
Investigated for passive corruption / SPAK to share the accusations to former Prime Minister Sali Berisha on Wednesday
The Special Prosecutor’s Office completed the investigations for former Prime Minister Sali Berisha, his son-in-law Jamarbër Malltezi and businessman Fatmir Bektashi for the privatization of the former Partizani complex. On Wednesday at 12:00 p.m., former prime minister Berisha was called to the SPAK to be officially recognized with the charge, …
Rama convenes the new leadership in the afternoon, one day after the Socialist Party assembly
Prime Minister Edi Rama will hold a meeting with the new leadership of the Socialist Party this Monday afternoon, which will start at 6:30 p.m. The meeting comes just one day after the National Assembly of the SP, which took place in Durrës, where the 12 leaders of the party …
TIRANA, July 28 – The General Director of Taxes, Ilir Binaj, said farmers are using the 10% VAT refund scheme without major problems. He expects applications to increase as the tax administration expands information campaigns and training sessions across the country. At a joint press conference with Finance Minister Petrit …
TIRANA, July 28 – President Bajram Begaj met with Croatian Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Gordan Grlic-Radman to discuss relations between Albania and Croatia. The two officials focused on strengthening the strategic partnership between the countries. During the meeting, they highlighted Croatia’s continued support for Albania’s European integration. They …
TIRANA, July 28 – Kosova Acting President Albulena Haxhiu met Admiral George Wikoff, commander of the NATO Allied Joint Force Command Naples. The officials discussed the security situation in Kosova, cooperation with the Kosova Force, and coordination with NATO. According to a social media statement, Haxhiu thanked Admiral Wikoff for …
*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(–header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”request-WEB:bf07789e-c33b-4efe-873c-9eadd6ea0ed5-1″ data-turn-id-container=”request-WEB:bf07789e-c33b-4efe-873c-9eadd6ea0ed5-1″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-4″ data-turn=”assistant”> Minister of Infrastructure and Energy Enea Karakaçi, together with the Director of the Albanian Road Authority (ARRSH), Ami Kozeli, inspected construction works on the Tirana Bypass, where more than 30% of the physical works have been completed so far. Karakaçi described …
*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(–header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”request-WEB:bf07789e-c33b-4efe-873c-9eadd6ea0ed5-2″ data-turn-id-container=”request-WEB:bf07789e-c33b-4efe-873c-9eadd6ea0ed5-2″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-6″ data-turn=”assistant”> Albania’s economy continued on a stable path of growth and consolidation during the first half of 2026, with fiscal and macroeconomic indicators confirming positive performance. The statement was made by Finance Minister Petrit Malaj during a joint press conference with the …
*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(–sticky-padding-top)” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”22c76d51-a78e-491f-9b30-e3ad362ab21d” data-turn-id-container=”22c76d51-a78e-491f-9b30-e3ad362ab21d” data-testid=”conversation-turn-7″ data-turn=”user”> Albania’s State Police has warned citizens about a rise in fraudulent messages and links circulating on WhatsApp that are designed to take control of users’ accounts. *]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(–header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”request-WEB:bf07789e-c33b-4efe-873c-9eadd6ea0ed5-3″ data-turn-id-container=”request-WEB:bf07789e-c33b-4efe-873c-9eadd6ea0ed5-3″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-8″ data-turn=”assistant”> According to the police, scammers typically …
*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(–sticky-padding-top)” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”7a9984ca-128a-443c-94f4-38c3ac5ba0a9″ data-turn-id-container=”7a9984ca-128a-443c-94f4-38c3ac5ba0a9″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-9″ data-turn=”user”> The US Embassy in Tirana has shared a story on X highlighting the enduring relationship between Albania and the United States across generations. *]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(–header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”request-WEB:bf07789e-c33b-4efe-873c-9eadd6ea0ed5-4″ data-turn-id-container=”request-WEB:bf07789e-c33b-4efe-873c-9eadd6ea0ed5-4″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-10″ data-turn=”assistant”> In its post, the embassy said the 104-year friendship …
Just hours after the arrest of two Serbian suspects, Kosovo Police special units and teams from the Institute of Forensic Medicine were deployed to the municipality of Zubin Potok in northern Kosovo. Excavations were carried out in the village of Kalludër e Vogël following suspicions that the site may contain …
*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(–header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”request-WEB:bf07789e-c33b-4efe-873c-9eadd6ea0ed5-6″ data-turn-id-container=”request-WEB:bf07789e-c33b-4efe-873c-9eadd6ea0ed5-6″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-14″ data-turn=”assistant”> The Basic Court in Pristina has acquitted Skenderaj Mayor Sami Lushtaku of all charges related to witness intimidation. Lushtaku, a senior figure in Kosovo’s Democratic Party (PDK), had been indicted in the “Drenica 1” case alongside seven other defendants. Presiding Judge …
TIRANA, July 28 – Kosova’s acting Foreign Minister Glauk Konjufca called on the Kosova Specialist Chambers in The Hague to deliver a judicial decision, not a political one, regarding the upcoming ruling on former Kosova Liberation Army (KLA) leaders. The court is scheduled to issue its decision on September 16. …