MP of the Socialist Party, Rrahman Rraja hands over his mandate
SP Deputy Rrahman Rraja hands over his mandate. The decision comes after the equal violence that the Rraja family exerted against two cousins in Borizana, part of which was the brother and son of the SP deputy. “I have no words to express the embarrassment towards all those who have …
Numerous officers engaged in FNSH operation in Nikel
Numerous police forces have landed this Saturday in Nikel. According to information for ABC News, it is known that checks are being carried out in Nikel and in the surrounding villages since the early hours of the morning, where a large number of officers and police vehicles are on the …
Today 78th anniversary of the annexation of Kosovo by Serbia
After the re-occupation and annexation of Kosovo in 1945 and after the building of the separation wall between Albania and the Albanians in Kosovo, the issue of Kosovo and the other territories that had remained under the former Yugoslavia would remain unresolved. In the Assembly of Prizren, held on July …
Escobar: Vucic ready to accept EU’s 3-point plan, Kurti not yet
The special envoy of the United States of America for the Western Balkans, Gabriel Escobar, declared that the best solution for Kosovo and Serbia is to accept the three-point plan proposed by the European Union. Escobar said there are indications that Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic is ready to accept this …
Cannabis parcel found in Malesi e Madhe, three arrested
A cannabis parcel was discovered in Malësi te Madhe, while 3 people were arrested and one was declared wanted. “Successive operations for the prevention, identification and suppression of cases of cultivation of narcotic plants continue. The coded police operation “ZOOM”, developed with proactive methods by the Malësi e Madhe Police …
Rama in Sarajevo/ Hosted by the Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Prime Minister Edi Rama has arrived in the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, in Sarajevo, as he is holding the second day of the Balkan tour, as part of the preparation for the Berlin Process summit, which will be held in Tirana in October this year. The head of the …
Rama from Bosnia-Herzegovina: We are preparing to open Albanian embassy in Sarajevo
Prime Minister Edi Rama, in a press statement with the head of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia-Herzegovina, Borjana Kristo, announced that the Albanian embassy in Sarajevo will be opened soon. The head of the government also asked to enable the free movement of Kosovo’s citizens. “I wish this to …
Rama in Montenegro, hosted by Prime Minister Abazovic
Montenegro was the next stop of Prime Minister Edi Rama, who is following the second day of his Balkan tour. The head of the Albanian government was hosted in Podgorica by the Prime Minister of Montenegro, Dritan Abazovic. According to the agenda published a few days ago for the Balkan …
June Pride Parades and the Digital Ripple Effects on LGBT Rights
June Prides in Bosnia, North Macedonia, and Croatia were marked by violence, divisive legislation and societal divisions, while Albania faced privacy breaches and exam leaks. Hungary experienced DDoS attacks on independent news sites, and Romania saw arrests for sex trafficking. In Kosovo and Montenegro, misinformation and online insults reflected political …
PM Rama to meet serbian president on 2nd day of Balkan tour
Prime Minister Edi Rama is holding this Friday his second day of the Balkan tour within the Berlin Process. After yesterday’s meetings in North Macedonia and Kosovo, Rama will travel to Bosnia and Herzegovina, where he will meet with Borjana Kristo, the president of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia. …
TIRANA, May 14 – The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights published an interim urgent opinion on Albania’s draft law on political party financing. The office said the draft creates a detailed framework for regulating political financing, while calling for further clarifications …
TIRANA, May 14 – Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sports Blendi Gonxhja looked at preparations on the beaches of Jala and Dhërmi ahead of the new summer season. He reviewed readiness measures and ongoing work along the coastal areas. Gonxhja said operators and local authorities still need to complete several …
TIRANA, May 14 – Defence Minister Ermal Nufi met today in Tirana with Admiral George M. Wikoff, Commander of NATO’s Joint Force Command Naples, during an official visit to Albania. Opening the talks, Nufi underlined that the visit reflects the strong partnership between the Albanian Armed Forces and NATO Allies, …
TIRANA, May 14 – President Bajram Begaj met in Tirana with Admiral George M. Wikoff, Commander of NATO’s Joint Force Command Naples, praising his leadership in what he described as a complex geopolitical environment. Opening the meeting, Begaj highlighted the key role of the Naples-based command in maintaining security, peace …
TIRANA, May 14 – Albania turns its attention to Vienna tonight as Eurovision 2026 enters its second semi-final, with artist Alis set to perform the song “Nân”. Prime Minister Edi Rama called on the public and the Albanian diaspora to support the country’s entry. He urged voters to choose number …
TIRANA, May 14 – European Union Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos will visit Prishtina on Friday. The trip marks her first visit to Kosova since she took office in 2024. She arrives on Thursday evening from London, where she holds two meetings earlier in the day. Kos will hold three …
TIRANA, May 14 – Kosova on Wednesday marked the 27th anniversary of the Qyshk massacre, one of the crimes committed during the 1998–1999 war. Serbian forces killed 44 Albanian men in the village on May 14, 1999. The attack ranks among the many massacres reported during the conflict in Kosova. …
A new space dedicated to young people passionate about technology and innovation has opened in the city of Lushnjë. The center is called “Youth Tech” and is located near the city museum. It has already attracted strong interest from local youth. Prime Minister Edi Rama shared moments from the center …
TIRANA, May 14 – Foreign Minister Ferit Hoxha told parliament on Wednesday that Albania remains on track for European Union membership by 2030 if the current pace of reforms continues. He made the remarks during discussions on a draft resolution on Albania’s European integration process. Hoxha said European Union support …
TIRANA, May 14 – “Courtyards That Speak” is a cultural project that invites visitors to discover an authentic side of Himara through local memories, songs, traditional recipes and stories passed down across generations. The initiative opens several traditional courtyards in the coastal area to the public for a limited period. …