The Siberian cold “grips” the country, temperatures drop to -10°C
The Siberian cold that has gripped the country is expected to mark the turning point at the weekend. In a direct link to ABC News meteorology, Lajda Porja from MeteoAlb said that the country will go through a week of low temperatures, while rains will give way to frosts. Also, …
Alarm among Villagers, Environmentalists over Hydro Plan in Albania
On a visit to northeastern Albania late last month, Prime Minister Edi Rama dismissed complaints about his government’s plan to build a new hydropower plant on the country’s biggest river, the Drin. Original post Here
6 kg drugs seized in Tirana, 4 people arrested
A criminal group that carried out criminal activity in the field of distribution in quantities and doses of strong drugs heroin and cocaine was hit in Tirana, while 4 people were arrested. As part of the coded police operation “Pandora’s Box”, after a several-week investigation with proactive methods, 6 kg …
Arrested for abuse of duty, doctors released
The court of Tirana has released the doctor and technician of the imaging service at QSUT (Mother Teresa Hospital), who were taking bribes from patients to do scans. The court has ordered suspension from duty for three months. Nazmi Metaliu and Astrit Mansaku were arrested on charges of corruption and …
Rama shares images of works in Llogara tunnel
Prime Minister Edi Rama started this Saturday morning with a view from the newly opened Llogara tunnel. He published a video from the tunnel on social networks and wished all the citizens a good weekend. “GOOD MORNING. And with these exclusive footages along the entire length of the newly opened …
Three Charges against former official, Alda Klosi
The prosecution has filed three charges against Alda Klosi. The police arrested Alda Klosi on the evening of Friday, February 3, after it is suspected that in December, more than 120 thousand euros and 30 thousand dollars were stolen from Rozeta Dobi, who worked as a sanitary worker in Klosi’s …
Traffic jam at border with N. Macedonia as system Hacked
Long queues of cars are reported at the Qafe Thana border crossing this Saturday since 6:00 am. The cause seems to be the malfunction of the system at the Macedonian Customs, which has caused delays. It is reported that this was a result of the hacking of the system on …
Prying Eyes: Illegal Cameras Reveal Crime’s Hold on Albania
Albanian police have recently dismantled some 451 illegally erected CCTV cameras, which experts see as a worrying sign of the power of organised crime structures. Original post Here
Rama: “Formula 1” races in the future might be held in Albania
Prime Minister Edi Rama has participated in the international competition of the “Auto Moto Park Albania” project that will be built in the city of Elbasan. The 5 best design studios of such structures, authors of the most popular Formula 1 tracks, have expressed interest in this Albanian investment. It …
Tirana doctors arrested on corruption charges
A doctor and an imaging technician who worked at the “Mother Teresa” University Hospital Center have been arrested this Friday by Tirana police on corruption charges. Doctor Nazmi Metali and imaging technician Astrit Mansaku had taken money from patients to avoid the standard hospital procedure about their scannings. Investigations showed …
The Edi Rama met tourism operators in Vlora. He promoted major development and investment plans. First, he said Vlora transforms into a key tourism hub. He stressed that projects attract more visitors and investors. Moreover, he said Albania offers a safe environment for living and business. Therefore, he compared Vlora …
Edi Rama met tourism operators in Vlora. He focused on tourism growth and investment strategy.First, he said tourism demand continues to grow. He added that Albania can attract visitors beyond the summer season. Moreover, he said investment interest is increasing. Therefore, he urged operators to use this opportunity. In addition, …
TIRANA, April 14 – Prime Minister Edi Rama called on the Albanian diaspora to invest in their homeland during the Fourth Diaspora Summit in Tirana. He introduced the “Mountains Package” as a policy tool for rural development and investment. At the opening of his address, he described the initiative as …
TIRANA, April 14 – The Fourth Diaspora Summit continued at the Palace of Congresses in Tirana. Officials highlighted the role of Albanians abroad in national development and European integration. Speaker of Parliament Niko Peleshi described the gathering as important for Albania’s EU path. At the opening of his address, he …
Edi Rama met tourism operators in Vlora. He focused on tourism growth and development. First, he said tourist arrivals increased in March compared to last year. He highlighted strong growth from Europe and the United States. Moreover, he shared detailed statistics. For example, visitors from Italy rose by 11%, while …
In the heart of the Pazari i Vjetër i Krujës, Dëshira Maja has worked for 48 years. She creates carpets, blankets, and bags with Albanian motifs. First, she continues a family tradition. She learned the craft from her mother. She still follows the same traditional methods today. Moreover, she works …
Elbasani defeated Partizani Tirana 3–0 in a key Superliga match. First, Elbasani started the game strongly. They stayed competitive in a tight first half. Moreover, the match turned intense in the second half. Elbasani received a red card when Emiljano Musta was sent off. However, Elbasani did not slow down. …
Albania women’s national football team completed preparations for their qualifier against Wales for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 qualification. First, the team finished training in good condition. The squad reported strong fitness and no injury problems. Moreover, the players focused fully on the upcoming match. The coaching staff emphasized …
TIRANA, April 14 – Prime Minister Edi Rama addressed the Fourth Diaspora Summit in Tirana and said the diaspora now participates directly in national decision-making. He linked the change to external voting rights and wider political inclusion. At the opening of the address, voting from abroad shifted from demand to …
TIRANA, April 14 – Tourism, Culture and Sports Minister Blendi Gonxhja held talks with an international team of architects and local experts on the proposed “Illiri Oceanarium – Museum of Water” project in Vlora. The initiative aims to develop a regional tourism, cultural, and research destination. The meeting brought together …