Interceptions/ The policemen took bribes to pass citizens to EU countries
The interceptions of the Prosecutor’s Office of Tirana for 8 police officers, who took bribes from 50 to 500 euros, to allow the passage to the countries of the European Union, of persons who were not allowed to pass to these countries, were uncovered. The scheme was discovered by tapping …
Minister Hasani two-day visit to Romania
The Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Igli Hasani, is on his way to Romania, where he will pay a two-day official visit on June 4-5. During his visit, Minister Hasani will hold several bilateral meetings with the highest officials of the country, such as: the Minister of Foreign Affairs …
Expulsion for 5 years/ Interceptions, how a convicted to Germany was allowed to cross to the EU
ABC News has secured the file with the interceptions where police officers in Rinas allowed the passage of citizens who had problems with the law, to the countries of the European Union. The scheme was discovered by tapping the cell phone of Enea Sulejmanaj, who is now under arrest. Sulejmanaj …
Xhelal Mziu being questioned by SPAK
PD MP, Xhelal Mziu, was called to SPAK to provide clarifications regarding some tenders at the time he was running the municipality of Kamza. The prosecution has doubts that the awarding of these tenders was done in an abusive manner. It is learned that Mziu gave clarifications in front of …
The Prosecutor’s Office of Tirana seizes several bank accounts of an Italian firm
The Prosecutor’s Office of Tirana has seized several bank accounts of an Italian firm with the suspicion that they stem from criminal activities. 1.5 million ALL, 20 thousand euros and 480 thousand dollars have been seized. From the investigations of the prosecutor’s office of Tirana, it appears that the citizens …
Accused for drug trafficking in Spain, a 28-year-old arrested in Lezha
A 28-year-old man, accused by the Spanish authorities of drug trafficking, was arrested this Monday in Lezha. On May 28, the court of Tarragona assigned the security measure of “prison arrest” to the young Albanian for the criminal offense “Trafficking in narcotics”, provided for by the Spanish Penal Code. “Accused …
Matura exams/ 28,000 graduates will do the foreign language test today
About 28,000 high school graduates will take the first State Matura exam today, where they will be tested for the foreign language. Journalist Ajgena Korbi in a direct link to “Breaking News” reported to ABC News more details about the development of the test. The exam will start at 10:00 …
Lawyers boycott court sessions in Durrës, demand better working conditions
The Durrës Bar Association has decided to boycott the sessions in Durrës. 120 lawyers from this Monday to Saturday will not be participants. According to journalist Leonidha Musai, lawyers are looking for better working conditions, as they do not have the proper facilities to cope with the influx of files …
18 arrested by police, 13 thousand fines for one week
The Traffic Police arrested 18 people and imposed around 13,000 fines for one week. It is known that the drivers of the vehicles have broken the traffic rules, from speeding above the permitted rates, not wearing a seat belt to driving under the influence of alcohol and narcotics. Police Notification: …
Police seized around 48,000 euros, a 45 year old arrested in Kakavija
About 48 thousand euros, 800 American dollars, 90 pounds, 50 Canadian dollars and 210 Swiss francs were seized this Sunday in Kakavija. Therefore, the 45-year-old who possessed the money and did not declare it, at the exit of RSh, is being prosecuted. He kept the money in a bag and …
President Bajram Begaj visited the Presheva Valley, where he met with local leaders, including municipal mayors Ardita Sinani and Arbër Bajaziti, the only Albanian member of Serbia’s Parliament, Shaip Kamberi, and the head of the Albanian National Council, Enkel Rexhepi. The meetings focused on the concerns of Albanians in the …
Foreign Minister Ferit Hoxha said Albania has begun preparations to host the next NATO Summit in Tirana, which could take place in 2027. Speaking to Top Channel during the NATO Summit in Ankara, Hoxha described the event as an important milestone for both the Alliance and Albania. Furthermore, he said …
Defense Minister Ermal Nufi described Albania’s selection to host the next NATO Summit as a historic moment for the country. In a social media post, Nufi said the decision reflects the trust that NATO allies have placed in Albania. Furthermore, he said the decision recognizes Albania’s strong commitment to Euro-Atlantic …
Albania has entered a new and decisive stage on its path toward European Union membership, Socialist Party parliamentary group leader and EU–Albania Stabilisation and Association Parliamentary Committee co-chair Taulant Balla said in Strasbourg. Speaking at the opening session of the 21st meeting of the committee, Balla described the moment as …
Albania presented its experience in civil service recruitment and selection systems during a regional workshop organised by OECD/SIGMA in Paris. Representatives from the Department of Public Administration (DAP), alongside officials from Western Balkan and Eastern Partnership countries, participated in the workshop titled “Strengthening recruitment and selection systems in the civil …
Kosovo will benefit from €206.4 million in European Union funding, according to acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti. The EU’s IPA Committee approved Kosovo’s proposed projects under the IPA 2026 and IPA 2027 programmes, worth €180.5 million. In addition, three grants from the Western Balkans Investment Framework (WBIF), totaling €25.9 million, …
Tirana Times, July 8, 2026 – NATO’s Ankara Summit, held on July 7 and 8, marked less a moment of new strategic doctrine than a shift from political pledges to implementation. The central message was clear: the Alliance is moving into a phase where defence spending, industrial capacity, support for Ukraine …
TIRANA, July 8 – According to projections by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the European economy is expected to maintain moderate growth rates during the remaining years of this decade. For the 2027–2031 period, the eurozone economy is forecast to expand by an average of 1.2% annually, while the European …
TIRANA, July 8 – During these hot July days, many foreign tourists fill the streets of Shkodër. Their travel gear and backpacks easily identify them as nature and adventure tourism enthusiasts. Many visitors use Shkodër as a starting point to explore some of northern Albania’s most popular mountain destinations. Meanwhile, …
TIRANA, July 8 – Prime Minister Edi Rama announced on Wednesday that the next NATO Summit will take place in Tirana, following the conclusion of the Alliance’s meeting in Ankara. PM dismissed speculation that Albania would not host the summit. He said the country had moved beyond a time when …