Journalist arrested for violating own father
A 37-year-old journalist, by profession, fell into the hands of the Shkodra police after he abused his father, as announced Sunday. Local media revealed that the 37-year-old manages the ShkodraNews. Arrest of 37-year-old Robert Staka was carried out after his father reported that he had threatened and raped him while …
Young man busted on drug charges in Vlora
A 20-year-old man who was wanted for the production and sale of narcotics has fallen into the handcuffs of Vlora police. Shkëlzen Zykaj from Selenica was declared wanted after the Court of Vlora had ordered the security measure “Arrest in prison”, for the criminal offense “Production and sale of narcotics”. …
Lawyer who paid 120,000 euro for wife’s beating sentenced to prison
Court of Special Appeal approved this Friday the measure of indefinite imprisonment for the lawyer Alban Bengasi, accused by SPAK, of having offered 120 thousand euros to rape his ex-wife Bengazi was declared wanted since May 2022, after the testimony of the contract killer, now an associate of justice, Nuredin …
The death of a 3-year-old boy, the father: I want justice!
ABC News has secured the report made by the father of the 3-year-old, Brian Spahiu, who died after going to get service at the private dental clinic “Splendent”. In the report, the father of the 3-year-old, Bledar Spahiu, says that on September 28, they took the boy to the clinic …
Wanted serbian caught in Morina border crossing
A 31-year-old man from Serbia was arrested at the border crossing point in Morina. Police say he was wanted internationally by Austria for the crime of drug trafficking. Interpol Tirana, in cooperation with their counterparts in Austria, have started the procedures for the extradition of the 31-year-old/ abcnews.al […] Read …
Hasani: The current geopolitical situation has produced many challenges that require attention
At the end of the meeting of foreign ministers of the Berlin Process in Tirana, Minister Hasani said that this was the last ministerial meeting in the series of three ministerial meetings that precede the Summit in Tirana. This was the last ministerial meeting in the series of three ministerial …
“Let’s walk together towards the EU path”, Baerbock in Tirana: The time has come to keep the promises
“Let’s walk together towards the EU path, the time has come to keep the promises we made”, said the German foreign minister in Tirana, at the end of the meeting in the framework of the Berlin process. “Albania has arrived safely in our European family. Germany will pour 300 thousand …
Varhelyi: The Berlin Process, the most reliable platform we have
Commissioner for enlargement, Oliver Varhelyi at a press conference after the meeting of 24 delegations in Tirana in the framework of the preparations for the Berlin Process Summit that will be held in the Albanian capital. Varhelyi said that the Berlin Process was and is the most reliable platform that …
Rama met the King of Spain in European Political Community Summit
King of Spain, Felipe VI has received the leaders who gathered in Granada, Spain, within the framework of European Political Community Summit. Among them was Prime Minister Rama, who shared this Friday on the social networks images from the moment of the reception of the King of Spain, Felipe VI. …
24 delegations to gather in Tirana ahead of Berlin Process Summit
A very important international event will take place this Friday for the first time in history outside the borders of the EU, few days ahead of the Berlin Process Summit. Foreign Ministry announced earlier that 24 delegations from member countries of the Berlin Process, which precedes the October 16 summit, …
The Tirana Mediterranean Film Festival (TMFF) returns for its second edition from 28 to 31 May 2026 in Tirana. The festival focuses on Mediterranean cinema and promotes cultural exchange and artistic dialogue. It hosts screenings, masterclasses, discussions, and meetings with film professionals. All events take place at the Agimi Art …
TIRANA, May 29 – Two United States congress members visited the Western Balkans last week. The trip signaled renewed United States commitment to peace and stability in the region. Ivana Stradner from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies in Washington made this assessment. She referred to Republican congressman Keith Self …
TIRANA, May 29 – Minister of State for Local Government Ervin Demo on Friday met a delegation from the Venice Commission during a visit to Tirana. Meanwhile, Demo said in a social media post that the meeting focused on strengthening democratic standards, transparency and institutional accountability, describing these principles as …
TIRANA, May 29 – Ambassador of Germany to Albania Karl Bergner said at an event that an independent, professional and efficient justice system remains a central and necessary condition for Albania’s progress toward European Union membership. He added that meeting the interim benchmarks for accession, recently confirmed, represents recognition of …
TIRANA, May 29 – Tirana will host on Saturday the 27th Congress of the Federation of Albanian Doctors in Europe (AMFE). The event will gather dozens of Albanian doctors from Europe, the United States and the region. German public health authorities recognise the congress. It provides 11 professional credits. The …
TIRANA, May 29 – The government presented “Albanian Digital Solution Sh.A.” on Thursday. The new company aims to modernise public services and strengthen technological innovation in Albania. It marks a new phase in the development of e-government. Prime Minister Edi Rama said the initiative represents a major step in digital …
The Spanish newspaper El País highlights Albania as a rising Mediterranean destination that still preserves authenticity despite rapid tourism growth. It describes Albania as no longer a secret, with the Albanian Riviera attracting more visitors each year and repeating mistakes seen in other Mediterranean hotspots. The article emphasizes the country’s …
TIRANA, May 29 – Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Andis Salla and Durrës Mayor Emiriana Sako presented a new agricultural cooperation model for grain, corn and wheat farmers in Durrës. The initiative aims to strengthen farmer organisation and improve competitiveness in the agricultural sector. Salla said the model allows farmers …
A two-day international scientific conference opened in Pristina on Thursday. The event focuses on “Water as a Source of Energy and Environmental Protection: Balance Towards a Sustainable Future.” The conference comes through cooperation between the Academy of Sciences and Arts of Kosovo and the Academy of Sciences of Albania. Moreover, …
TIRANA, May 29 – Albania advanced its digital transformation with the presentation of Albanian Digital Solution Sh.A. on Thursday. The initiative supports e-government development and expands digital public services. Meanwhile, Agjencia Kombëtare e Shoqërisë së Informacionit Director Igli Tafa said technical teams drive the country’s digital ecosystem. Tafa said specialists …