Head of SPAK: The financial sector has been strengthened to investigate assets!
The head of SPAK Altin Dumani has reported on the one-year progress of the special structure. During his speech, Dumani emphasized that 8 criminal proceedings have been registered against high-level officials and there is also an increase in the registration of criminal offenses in the context of corruption during 2023. …
Criminal amnesty/ Bardhi: Innovations of the amendment proposed by the DP parliamentary group
In his speech at the Gazment Assembly, Bardhi stated that the parliamentary group of the Democratic Party presented four amendments. He also analyzed this year’s innovations, which according to him are related to; “all protesters are pardoned, secondly no member of organized crime benefits from the amnesty and also the …
Agreement on criminal amnesty/ Assembly in plenary session this Thursday
After several months of debate between the majority and the opposition, the parties agreed on the approval of the criminal amnesty. This Thursday, it is expected that the criminal amnesty will be put on the agenda in the Assembly. The Socialist Party and Reestablishment found a way of compromise to …
Hasani: NATO, steadfast guarantor of security!
The Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Igli Hasani, via a video message, congratulated the 75th anniversary of the creation of NATO. He emphasized that the last 75 years are a proof of NATO’s strength and stability. While adding that the Alliance has constantly adapted to changing geopolitical landscapes, showing …
Analysis of 2023/ Dumani: DEA and FBI are attached to SPAK offices
The chairman of SPAK Altin Dumani is reporting to the High Council of Prosecution on the work of the institution he leads, throughout 2023. He said that the work of SPAK has influenced Albania to get off the money laundering gray list. Further, the head of SPAK affirmed that representatives …
High Court leaves in force the seizure of properties of Jamarber and Argita Malltezi
The High Court let in force this Wednesday the seizure of 25 properties of Jamarber and Argita Malltezi. The judicial bodies composed by Ilir Panda, Sokol Binaj and Sander Simoni refused to remove the seizure of the assets of the daughter of the historical leader of the Democratic Party, Sali …
The Disinformation Commission is approved
The Disinformation Commission is approved The opposition is not ready to vote for the establishment of a special parliamentary commission, which will fight fake information and the influence of unfriendly foreign countries, using the media, technology and dark money in election campaigns. Gazment Bardhi was not satisfied with the argument …
VIDEO/ Explosion in Durres
An explosion occurred in neighborhood no. 14, in Durrës. According to preliminary information, it is learned that there were several people who threw the explosives. The images provided by ABC News show the damage caused by the explosion of explosives at the entrance to the premises of a furniture store. …
Bardhi’s accusations against Olsi Rama, reacts Rama
The Assembly did not include Gazmend Bardhi’s request for interpellation regarding the accusations that the latter has raised against Olsi Rama. Prime Minister Edi Rama reacted on platform X regarding this situation. In his reaction, he describes Bardhi’s accusations as lies, while underlining that there is no way to have …
Greek protests, 4 border crossing points from Albania to Greece closed until April 4
A protest called by the Greek trade unions has blocked traffic at all border points from Albania to Greece. As a result of a protest that will be held by Greek customs officers, the passage of vehicles will not be allowed from today until April 4 at the border crossing …
Tirana Times, June 29, 2026 – For years, the debate on European Union enlargement has been dominated by the presumed costs of admitting new members: institutional complexity, financial burdens, political resistance and the challenges of integrating countries still undergoing democratic and rule of law reforms. Yet a more strategic question …
By Albert Rakipi Tirana Times, June 30, 2026 – For more than two decades, the Western Balkans have lived inside the promise of European integration. In Albania, support for membership in the European Union has often remained above 90 percent. I have sometimes described this support as almost “totalitarian.” Yet …
Faced with unprecedented anti-government protests, Edi Rama has chosen to go on the offensive, to the public unease of several MPs and ex-officials from his own Socialist Party. Original post Here
Minister of State for Local Government Ervin Demo has announced that the Albanian government has allocated €65 million to strengthen local authorities and improve public services. Speaking after a Council of Ministers meeting, Demo said the funding, approved through a normative act, aims to boost municipal capacity and enhance infrastructure …
A new cooperation memorandum has been signed at the Pashaliman Naval Base in Vlora between Italy’s Fincantieri, the Albanian state company KAYO, and the Industrial School “Pavarësia”. The agreement focuses on training programs, internships, and job opportunities in the naval construction industry. Fincantieri CEO Pierroberto Folgiero stressed that human capital …
Prime Minister Edi Rama has said that the cooperation between Italy’s Fincantieri and the Albanian state company KAYO marks an important step toward strengthening Albania’s military and naval industry. He said the agreement focuses on internships and job opportunities in shipbuilding and maritime industry development. Rama stated that the partnership …
EU Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos says that Albania has met the interim benchmarks for the fundamental cluster, marking an important step in the country’s EU accession process. In a post on X, Kos also says that Albania receives a positive assessment in the IBAR report. She says the Cypriot …
Despite robust legal frameworks, public institutions in the region are finding new ways to obstruct transparency, a new BIRN report finds. Original post Here
Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Andis Salla and Vlora Mayor Brunilda Mersini visited the new facility after the Municipality of Vlora took ownership. The government invested €1.5 million in the project. The market covers 1,300 square meters and includes 15 cold storage rooms. It connects directly to the Fishing …
Albania’s Parliament approved a new draft law and several resolutions during a plenary session on Tuesday. Lawmakers passed a law that strengthens official controls on food and animal feed safety, animal health and welfare, plant health, and plant protection products. The measure received 74 votes in favor. Parliament also approved …