Vangjush Dako denies all accusations for abuse of duty
The former mayor of Durres, Vangjush Dako, has denied the accusations of SPAK. Regarding the building that the prosecution says was granted permission in violation of the law, Dako told the court that he has no knowledge, and he doesn’t even know how many floors it has. Furthermore, he also …
Op/Ed: Who are the parties for?
A series of concerts, celebrations and parties are springing up in Albania now that the local elections have wrapped up and the party in majority has clearly won them. In a process of expressing gratitude to the voters the Socialist Party is organizing a series of celebratory parties in addition …
Violence outside the Democratic Party meeting, reacts Basha
The former leader of the Democratic Party, Lulzim Basha, reacted after the debates and violence that happened the night before at the leadership meeting. Through a post on social networks, Basha writes that it was a constructive debate, where he emphasizes that it is a clear sign of a deep …
Arrest of Dako, Ngjela: The legal issue is complicated
Lawyer Spartak Ngjela this Wednesday in an interview to “Tirana Live” commented on the arrest of the former mayor of Durrës, Vangjush Dako. In his speech, Ngjela stated that the issue of the arrest of the former mayor is complicated, since according to him, it should be examined in detail …
Pretense for Mediu on June 22, court: Family members part of the process
The hearing session on the claim of the former Minister of Defense, Fatmir Mediu, who is accused of abuse of office in the Gerdec explosion, has been postponed for the third time. According to the court’s decision, the next hearing for the former Minister of Defense will take place on …
Tabaku resign as DP Deputy chair’s position
Jorida Tabaku resigned this Wednesday as vice president of the Democratic Party (DP), after refusing to take the command of this political entity. This decision came after the meeting of the leadership of the party, which was accompanied by debates, where it was decided that the elections for the new …
Serbian protesters today in front of municipalities in North Kosovo
In the northern municipalities of Kosovo, Zveçan, Leposavič and Zubin Potok, Serbian citizens, mainly workers of institutions, have already gathered in front of the municipal buildings. They have been protesting since May 26 against the presence of the Kosovo Police and the Albanian mayors of these municipalities, while their number, …
Stabbed his wife, the 46- year old man surrenders to police
Aleko Myrtollari, the 46-year-old man who injured his wife Manjola Myrtollari, surrendered to the police yesterday evening after several days on the run. The incident happened on Sunday evening. After the crime, the author escaped while his wife was urgently transported to Tirana in critical condition. Journalist Roland Beqiraj reports …
Socialist Party Parliamentary group’s head summoned by SPAK
The head of the Parliamentary Group of the Socialist Party, Taulant Balla, goes to SPAK. Journalist Ermal Vija reports that since 10:00, Balla is testifying in connection with a report on the construction of the Partizani Complex. The journalist added that Balla will give clarifications in the capacity of the …
Accused for corruption, Durres Police arrested two officials
The Special Prosecutor’s Office against Corruption and Organized Crime, after investigations carried out in the Directorate of Prisons, has arrested two officials who are accused of corruption. The arrested are Agron Balla and Klodian Gjeci who, in cooperation with each other, took bribes to hire people in the Directorate of …
TIRANA, May 7 – Nexhmije Pagarusha, one of the most iconic figures in Albanian music, was born 93 years ago in the village of Pagarusha in Malisheva of Kosova. Her career lasted more than five decades and moved between folk and operatic music, shaped by a distinctive soprano voice. “Baresha” …
TIRANA, May 7 – More than 200 artists from Albania and across the region will perform during the 2026 edition of the VjosArt festival. The 10-day event combines art, tourism and environmental awareness along the Vjosa River. The festival will take place from May 21 to May 31 across several …
Ermal Nufi met with Gegë Lleshi on Wednesday to discuss closer cooperation in defense and security. During the meeting, both sides highlighted their shared commitment to expanding cooperation in military education, joint training, and exercises. In addition, they discussed cooperation in civil protection and emergency management. Nufi stressed that Kosovo …
Ervin Demo welcomed Monika Zach and an Austrian delegation in Tirana on Wednesday. The delegation included 14 mayors and around 60 senior local government representatives. The group was led by Johannes Pressl. During the meeting, both sides discussed the role of local government in the European integration process. In addition, …
Eva Palatova called for the rapid formation of a new government in Kosovo following the June 7 elections. Speaking during Europe Day activities in Prishtina, Palatova also urged political parties to reach a compromise on electing the country’s president. She stressed that the future government should have a strong parliamentary …
Adriatik Kupi welcomed a delegation from the United States Embassy in Tirana during an introductory meeting held at the General Directorate of Prisons. During the meeting, the US representatives praised the cooperative approach of the prison administration. They also highlighted the importance of continued institutional cooperation in support of reforms …
Ermal Nufi welcomed Cosmin Dobran in Tirana on Thursday. The meeting focused on the Security and Defense Partnership between Albania and the European Union. Both sides described the partnership as an important platform for structured cooperation. Albania reaffirmed its commitment to continuing dialogue and achieving concrete results. Meanwhile, Nufi stressed …
TIRANA, May 7 – Albania and France are deepening cooperation in the justice sector. Talks in Tirana focus on judicial reform, criminal legislation and the fight against organised crime during a visit by French Justice Minister Gerald Darmanin. The issue featured in a joint press appearance with Albanian Justice Minister …
Sofjan Jaupaj presented a national climate plan for 2026–2036 in Tirana on Wednesday. He said the plan includes 66 priority measures. It targets climate impacts such as fires, floods, and droughts. Jaupaj explained that the measures fall into soft interventions, green actions, and infrastructure investments. He added that the total …
Petrit Malaj presented in Parliament a new emergency ordinance on excise tax changes for fuel. He said the government approved the measure to soften the impact of international fuel price fluctuations and to protect consumers. Malaj explained that the decision responds to global market shocks linked to the conflict in …