Today, the trial in the Appeal for the stamp of the DP
The Court of Appeal of Tirana is expected to consider today the appeal made by the official DP for the decision of the first instance, which recognized the Assembly of December 11, 2021 and Sali Berisha as the head of this political force. So far, the lawyers representing Enkelejd Alibeaj, …
PM Rama urges SPAK to investigate January 21 file
Prime Minister Edi Rama has called on the new justice bodies, namely the Special Prosecution against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK) to investigate January 21, 2011, where four protesters were killed. Referring to a new audio-tape published in the media, PM Rama says that the justice now must do its …
Discrimination Forces Transgender Albanians to Self-Medicate, or Go Abroad
Because of a lack of legal recognition or adequate healthcare, many transgender Albanians take hormone therapy without medical supervision or seek expensive help abroad. Original post Here
Extradition hearing on russian spy postponed again
Hearing against the Russian citizen, Svetlana Timofoeva, has been postponed again this Friday for procedural reasons, and the next hearing is expected to be held on March 17. Field sources have confirmed that the Russian citizen requests that the request for her extradition be made in Russian. Timofeeva was arrested …
Protest/ Over 1,000 police officers on standby
Over a thousand police officers have been put on standby as the opposition protest is expected to start. Journalist Xhensila Kodra that over a thousand police forces have been put on alert and will be positioned in front of the prime minister’s office and on the boulevard. Since 10 o’clock, …
Man wanted by Spain, arrested in Fier, extradition expected
Gjoleke Pazaj, 67 years old, jas been arrested this Thursday in Fier with the aim of his extradition to Spain, after he was declared an international wanted for drug trafficking, participation in a criminal organization, illegal possession of weapons and theft of electricity. Police announced that the 67-year-old, in collaboration …
Parliament speaker seeks maximum punishment for Kamza killer
Speaker of Parliament, Lindita Nikolla has called this Thursday for the maximum punishment of Dan Hutra who murdered three persons on Wednesday, in Kamza area of Tirana. In her opening speech, Nikolla also invited the lawmakers to hold one minute of silence in honor of the victims. “Yesterday in Kamze, …
Democrat asks Rama 30 questions about McGonigal case
Head of the Parliamentary Group of the Democratic Party (DP), Enkeljed Alibeaj, addressed this Thursday 30 questions to Prime Minister Edi Rama regarding the ‘McGonigal’ case. In his speech from the floor of the Assembly, Alibeaj said that Rama has been hiding from the Assembly since he refused to give …
“Two Albanians in serious condition”, ABC News in Larissa hospital
The collision of two trains in Greece left behind a high number of victims and injured, while the authorities continue the work to identify the burned bodies as a result of the serious accident. ABC News reporter Arlind Isa is in the neighboring country since yesterday where he is closely …
Tirana triple murderer intended to kill 4 citizens
Ramazan (Dan) Hutra had no intention of stopping after killing three women yesterday in Paskuqan and Kamze, as reported this Thursday. According to the local media, the 40-year-old was planning to kill a person in Sharre who he accused of having given the gun to the perpetrator who killed his …
The Governor of the Bank of Albania, Gent Sejko, will join the Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. The meetings will take place from April 16–19, 2026, in Washington, DC. The forum gathers top global financial decision-makers. Central bank governors and finance ministers will attend. …
Skënder Hita said security is the State Police’s “passport” for millions of tourists and visitors. He spoke at the Diaspora Summit in Tirana. The discussion focused on migration and repatriation policies. Hita said the State Police is entering a new phase of modernization. The institution aims to become more professional, …
Prime Minister Edi Rama will hold an official meeting in Rome with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The meeting will take place at Palazzo Chigi at 15:00. The talks will focus on strengthening Albania–Italy relations. The meeting follows the first intergovernmental summit held in Rome in November 2025. The two …
Minister Ermal Nufi meets Croatian Defence Minister Ivan Anušić in Zagreb. They strengthen cooperation within NATO. Both sides confirm closer defence and security ties. They focus on stability in Southeast Europe. The ministers discuss regional peace and security challenges. They coordinate responses to new threats. They agree to deepen cooperation …
Prime Minister Edi Rama reacts to the fire in a residential building in Tirana. He speaks on platform X. First, he says the burned building will be fully rebuilt by the constructor. He confirms this happens regardless of the cause of the fire. He states that the fire is not …
Taulant Balla meets representatives of the Albanian diaspora in Emilia Romagna. He holds talks in Italy with Astrit Poti, Eva Baçi, and Dorina Merdini. First, he thanks them for their continuous contribution. He supports the Albanian community in the region. Moreover, he highlights the role of the diaspora. He says …
Zana Çela participates in the 4th Diaspora Summit. She speaks in the panel on tourism promotion. First, she says Albania experiences strong tourism growth. She calls it one of the most important development phases. Moreover, she says visitor numbers increase in recent years. She also says tourism quality improves. In …
An exhibition displays publications about Leonardo da Vinci in the “Sotir Kolea” Center. The National Library of Albania hosts the event in Tirana. First, the exhibition marks the artist’s birthday. It highlights his global influence in history. Moreover, visitors explore books about da Vinci’s life and work. They discover his …
TIRANA, April 15 – Tourism, Culture and Sports Minister Blendi Gonxhja has called for concrete mechanisms to integrate the Albanian diaspora into national decision-making processes. He made the remarks during the fourth Diaspora Summit in Tirana. He stressed that symbolic ties alone are no longer sufficient. Gonxhja said Albania must …
TIRANA, April 15 – The General Director of the State Police, Skënder Hita, said Albania has strengthened border security and intensified efforts against illegal migration networks. He spoke during the panel on migration management and diaspora engagement at the fourth Diaspora Summit in Tirana. Hita said police units have increased …