Socialist Party Candidate’s Son Accused of Vote Buying in Albania Election
Opposition activists in a mayoral election in remote northern Albania have accused the ruling Socialists of using state aid packages for vote-buying purposes. Original post Here
Vlora block of flat’s electricity feeder engulfed by flames
Electrical package on the first floor of a residential block has been engulfed in flames this Wednesday morning in the pier area of Vlora. Timely intervention of the fire brigade isolated the flames, as there were electric cables or even water tanks on the first floor. As a result of …
European police chiefs met in Tirana for increase of security parameters
General Director of the State Police, Muhamet Rrumbullaku, has declared Wednesday that organized crime, illegal trafficking and cyber-attacks, which until recently were negligible, have become a priority. During the gathering of 43 police chiefs of European capitals in Tirana, within the framework of the conference on deepening cooperation to increase …
New hospital inaugurated at QSUT premises
This Wednesday, the central hospital in the “Mother Teresa” University Hospital Center in the capital has started work. The news was announced by Prime Minister Edi Rama, who wrote on “Facebook” that this hospital has started work with the first seven services, to continue afterwards with all the services that …
Glover meets PR head, Mediu request: Bigger OSCE/ODIHR presence in monitoring
The Head of the Republican Party met with Ambassador Glover and the representatives of ODIHR who lead the election observation mission in Albania. In response to Ms. Glover’s request to learn about the election situation in Albania, Mr. Mediu points out that: 1. Due to the lack of political will, …
Elections, Audrey Glover meeting with Meta at Party of Freedom headquarters
The head of the OSCE-ODIHR Observer Mission for the May 14 local elections, Audrey Glover, has planned to hold several meetings today. Initially, Glover will meet with the chairman of the Freedom Party, Ilir Meta around 10:30. “It is a meeting, which comes in the framework of the preparations of …
Details on Rama’s post-surgery situation revealed
Prime Minister Edi Rama’s health condition following surgery in the University Hospital “Mother Teresa” of Tirana is stable and everything in the operation went very well. In a media statement, doctor Arben Gjata confirmed that the intervention was done to remove the appendicitis through laparoscopy. Furthermore, he emphasized that 8 …
Three arrested on domestic violence charges
Three people were arrested by the police this Monday, after being accused of physical violence in the family. Police announced that among those arrested are a 41-year-old man who raped his wife, a 38-year-old man in Tirana who beat his mother, and another who was handcuffed in Rrogozhinë after being …
Young man arrested after depriving of freedom, violating co-habitor
A 28-year-old woman was kept locked up and physically abused by her roommate, 31-year-old Gleard Gusholli. According to the police, the 31-year-old man was arrested, who took away his freedom and repeatedly raped the young woman in their apartment. Also, citizens Besmir Nurçellari, Arjan Sheta, Bledi Kateshi and Erlind Kateshi …
Tirana, 20-year-old stabbed to death over trivial motives
A serious incident happened a few minutes after Tuesday midnight on the “4 Martyrs” street of the Albanian capital, Tirana. During a conflict for trivial motives, citizens E.M., 18 years old, and A.H., 18 years old, injured the citizen, Steven Toshkesi, 20 years old, with a cutting tool. As a …
Himara will open the tourist season on May 1–3. The coastal city will welcome local and foreign visitors. The three-day event will create a festive atmosphere in the southern destination. The program will promote the area’s history, cultural heritage, pristine beaches, traditions, and rich Albanian cuisine. Minister of Tourism, Culture, …
Traffic has resumed in the Llogara Tunnel after a temporary closure caused by a collision between two vehicles. The Albanian Road Authority said police, ambulance, and firefighters arrived quickly and managed the situation. Authorities reopened the tunnel shortly after clearing the scene. The Llogara Tunnel includes a main tunnel and …
EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos reported positive developments for Albania and Montenegro on their path to EU membership. She met Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis in Athens. They discussed EU enlargement and the Western Balkans. Mitsotakis said enlargement had not made the expected progress but noted a new momentum. He …
Academic Rexhep Qosja passed away at the age of 89. He wrote a final letter before his death and stated his last wishes. He asked for a simple burial ceremony. He rejected religious rituals and official attendance. He requested that only close family members attend the funeral. He chose to …
At the Delphi Economic Forum, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha met Moldova’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mihai Popșoi. Hoxha said the meeting gave both sides a chance to exchange views on EU accession. He stressed that Albania actively engages in the European integration process. He …
The Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Ferit Hoxha, announced in a post on X that he held a meeting with Moldova’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Mihai Popșoi, during the Delphi Economic Forum. Hoxha wrote that during the meeting they exchanged views and shared their assessments regarding their …
The Prime Minister of Kosovo, Albin Kurti, published a lengthy post following the death of academician Rexhep Qosja. Kurti stated that the Albanian people do not have another contemporary academic who contributed as much to the language and the nation, adding that Qosja was often criticized by politics and even …
Enkileda Carja delivered a dominant performance at the European Youth Weightlifting Championships in Batumi, setting two European records. She first broke the record in the snatch with a lift of 103 kilograms. Then she continued her strong performance in the clean and jerk, lifting 123 kilograms. As a result, she …
Emiriana Sako met farmers in Katundi i Ri to discuss agricultural development. She said farmers should form Agricultural Cooperation Societies to strengthen the sector. She explained that these groups help farmers access financing, subsidies, and rural development programs more easily. Moreover, she stressed the role of the local government. She …
TIRANA, April 23 – Customs administrations from the region and international partners met in Moldova at a CEFTA (Central European Free Trade Agreement) working group session. The meeting focused on authorised economic operators and customs risk management as part of regional efforts to facilitate trade. Participants discussed the development of …