A 31 year old died from electric shock
A tragedy happen in Divjaka, resulting in the death of a 31-year-old man, from electric shock. “In the village of Biçukas, Divjakë, the citizen A.N., 31 years old, while working on his land, allegedly came into contact with the electric current and died as a result,” the police announced. /abcnews.al …
Deadline for pupils’ registration in schools postponed
All the pupils who have not yet been registered in school for the new year 2023-2024, the Ministry of Education have been given another opportunity today. General Directorate of Pre-University Education announced this Saturday the postponement of the student registration deadline for the new school year, until September 4. “The …
Southeastern Albania jolted by powerful earthquake
A strong earthquake was recorded this Saturday morning in the southeastern part of Albania. Seismic tremors had a magnitude of 4.1 on the Richter scale. Moreover, the earthquake had its epicenter 20 kilometers away from the city of Erseka, where it was felt the most. According to preliminary information, fortunately …
Basha dismisses Bardhi, elects himself chairman of the parliamentary group
The Democratic Party will convene the National Assembly this Saturday, where the new National Council will be elected. As it was determined, the meeting, which will start at 10:00, will take place in the “Asllan Rusi” Sports Palace. According to the draft statute of the Democratic Party, it is known …
Tirana, policeman beaten by several persons
A conflict occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning in Tirana, where some people assaulted a police officer and his brother who was with him. As a result of the blows they received, the police officer and his brother were injured and are in the hospital out of danger …
The explosion with one victim in Selenica, the police react again and clarify the incident
The police revealed the incident that happened this morning in Selenica, Vlora, where 56-year-old Durmish Gllucaj lost his life. He received multiple injuries but died on the way to the hospital. At first, it was suspected that an explosive could have exploded, but the verifications show that it was a …
Albania set to reassume UN Security Council Presidency at key time
TIRANA, Sept. 1, 2023 – Albania is set to take over the rotating presidency of the United Nations Security Council this week, marking the second time the country will hold the position since becoming a non-permanent member in January 2022. Albania’s second turn at the UNSC presidency coincides with a …
Free textbooks distributed for Albanian pupils
Today begins the distribution of textbooks for all 9-year-old public school students. It was Prime Minister Edi Rama who gave the news, where he says that in addition to the first grades, the second and third grades will also have free single-use books. This also applies to students of 16 …
A 34-year old arrested for robbing pharmacies
A 34-year-old man was arrested as part of the police operation coded “Farma”, for cracking down on criminal activity in the field of theft of property and wealth. From the investigative actions, it has emerged that this citizen has committed several thefts, during the last few days, in several pharmacies …
Elbasan police in action to punish road code breakers
Elbasan Road Police is conducting this Friday an action to punish Road Code violator on the Elbasan-Metalurgji road segment. Local media reported that the action is taking place to highlight violations of the Highway Code. This action is led by the head of the Elbasan Road Police service. /abcnews.al […] …
The Emergency Intervention Fund has reached 8.2 billion lek (around 85 million euros) after annual contributions from commercial banks for 2026. The Bank of Albania said the fund was created in 2018. It aims to support the resolution of banks that face financial difficulties in the future. At the same …
Museum Week 2026 has transformed one of the capital’s top attractions. History, contemporary art, and music met at the Mosaic of Tirana. The site hosted the “Beautiful Minds of Albania” 2026 event. Blendi Gonxhja, the Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Sport, shared details about the gathering. The organizers presented innovative …
Albania is entering a new phase in its European Union membership talks. The 8th Albania-EU Intergovernmental Conference will take place in Brussels on May 26, 2026. This meeting opens the path to the closing phase of EU accession negotiations. The Media and Information Agency announced the news today. The EU’s …
The Ombudsman, Endrit Shabani, hosted the non-resident Ambassador of Canada to Albania, Elissa Golberg, today. During the meeting, the pair discussed the importance of bilateral cooperation. They also focused on strengthening independent institutions in Albania. Shabani outlined the current priorities of the Ombudsman’s office. He emphasized protecting human rights, increasing …
Gabriele De Fabritiis won Stage 5 of the Tour of Albania 2026 on Thursday. The final stage started in Vlorë and ended in Fier after 121.3 kilometers. De Fabritiis crossed the finish line first after nearly three hours of racing. Georgios Bouglas finished second, while Alin Toader took third place. …
The fourth edition of “Automotive Fair Albania” opened in Tirana and brought together car enthusiasts, technology experts, and industry professionals. The fair will continue until May 24. Deputy Prime Minister Albana Koçiu attended the opening ceremony on Thursday evening. Koçiu said the event reflects a modern Albania that moves quickly …
Head of the OSCE Presence in Albania, Ambassador Michel Tarran, met today with representatives of civil society to discuss electoral reform. The meeting took place at the request of civil society groups. Representatives from the Albanian Helsinki Committee, BIRN Albania, the Institute of Political Studies, the Westminster Foundation for Democracy, …
Durana Tech Park has joined the network of pilot sites under the Eco-Industrial Parks Initiative in the Western Balkans. The park, owned by the Albanian Investment Corporation, stands near Tirana and focuses on technology, innovation, and advanced industries. As a result, the project will help Albania attract international investors and …
The chairman of the Republican Party, Fatmir Mediu, during his visit to Washington, attended a dinner organized in honor of the U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, Christopher Landau. During meetings and discussions with Deputy Secretary Landau, they talked about the importance of continued United States support for a democratic Albania …
Sources told Euronews Albania that the ambassadors of EU member states have approved the interim benchmarks report for Albania. The approval of this report paves the way for the intergovernmental conference between Albania and the EU, which will be held on Tuesday. The Council of the European Union also announced …