Three young drug dealers appear before Tirana’s court
Tirana court will give this Saturday its verdict regarding the three young men who were arrested two days ago in Tirana after they were caught with over 1 kilogram of cocaine with three stars painted on it. Citizens arrested in connection with this criminal activity are: Andrea Dema 24 years …
Fier, house engulfed in flames
An apartment on the third floor of a five-story building was engulfed in flames in Fier. The fire broke out in the kitchen, where the hood and stove first caught fire. The event took place in the neighborhood “15 Tetori”. The smoke has also alerted the residents of the area. …
Vjosa Osmani two-day visit to Tirana
The presidency revealed the agenda of Vjosa Osman’s two-day visit to Tirana. The President of Kosovo is expected to visit the capital on September 4-5 at the invitation of her counterpart Bajram Begaj. At 10:00, Begaj will welcome Osmani to the presidency with an official ceremony. Then it will continue …
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 …
Prime Minister Edi Rama concluded his official visit to Japan. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi welcomed Rama with a state ceremony in Tokyo. Rama shared moments from the visit on social media. He thanked Japan for the warm reception. He said the state ceremony showed respect for a transformed Albania …
Renowned Albanian actor Birçe Hasko has died at the age of 84. Hasko was born in Dukat, Vlora, on March 15, 1942. After finishing high school, he worked as a teacher in Memaliaj. He also joined the city’s amateur theater troupe. In 1965, he started acting studies at the Higher …
One of the latest developments attracting attention in Albanian business circles involves Atlas Corporation. Without major public attention, the ATLAS Group has finalized the acquisition of Edil Centro, a move that is being seen as another signal of the growing strength of Albanian companies to invest in and further develop …
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, …