US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, arrives in Tirana
The American Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, has arrived in Tirana. The plane in which Blinken was traveling landed at the “Mother Teresa” airport at around 11:12. Blinken was hosted at the airport by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Igli Hasani. As part of this visit, measures have also been …
Ibrahim Lici, wanted for murder arrested in Turkey
Ibrahim Lici, was arrested in Turkey as Albania declared him wanted for ‘Murder’ committed in collaboration. He is accused for the murder of Endri Mustafa, in Shkoder 15 May 2021. According to the investigation of the prosecution, Lici was hiding in Turkey from months, but only now he could be …
Court leaves in Jail Altin Coku, suspected that forced a woman to suicide
Court in Tirana decided to leave in jail, Altin Coku, who is accused for causing the suicide of the 27-year-old woman, Sibela Abedini. The event happened few days ago in Kamza area of Tirana. The 39-year-old is suspected that published photos of the late Abedini, while they were in intimacy …
Blinken: I feel the warm atmosphere, the pyramid was rebuilt by the Albanian-American fund
US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, thanked the Albanians during the visit to the Pyramid of Tirana. He said that he feels the warm environment both outside and inside, stressing out that the pyramid was rebuilt by the Albanian-American fund. “Good afternoon to everyone, thank you for a wonderful welcome …
US Embassy welcomes Special Courts’ judges
The American Embassy to Tirana had a meeting this Wednesday with judges from the First Instance and Appellate Special Courts Against Corruption and Organized Crime. At the end of the meeting, the embassy underlined that USA are determined to support them, adding that serving with integrity is essential in the …
General Director of prisons resings
The General Director of Prisons, Admir Abrija, resigns. Journalist Ermal Vija reports that Abrija had requested his resignation for some time due to personal reasons, but only recently, it was accepted by the Minister of Justice, Ulsi Manja. Admir Abrija held this post since 2021. “For a while now, he …
Tirana, man arrested after chasing a woman for a year
A man was arrested by the police of Tirana this Wednesday after he chased for nearly a year a woman. The 27-year-old, with the initials R.I. resident of Maqellara, was stopped at ‘Elbasani’ street this morning. He was denounced by a 29-year-old woman for following her everywhere and not giving …
UAE President host Prime Minister of Albania
resident His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Edi Rama, Prime Minister of the Republic of Albania, discussed bilateral relations and ways to enhance ties, especially in fields that serve development in both countries, in addition to a number of regional and international issues of mutual …
Corruption, abuse of duty and money laundering, SPAK sends to court doctor Edvin Prifti
The Special Prosecutor’s Office (SPAK) has closed the investigations and sent for the cardio-surgeon Edvin Prifti. From the investigations carried out, it has been proven that Edvin Prifti, as Head of the Cardiac Surgery Service at the “Mother Teresa” University Hospital Center, Tirana, during the exercise of his duty, as …
Albania in the Security Council, Hasani: We completed our tasks successfully, we showed that even small countries can contribute
Foreign Minister Igli Hasani participated in the closing meeting “Albania in the Security Council, contribution to global peace and security during the most challenging times”. Hasani emphasized that Albania took the mandate at a difficult time for the world, however, it managed to successfully fulfill its tasks. The minister added …
Armand Duka attended the Electoral Assembly of the Italian Football Federation in Italy. He represented UEFA and delivered a formal address during the proceedings. First, Duka expressed UEFA’s support for Italian football. Then, he praised the role of FIGC in European football and emphasized the importance of cooperation between federations. …
The Ethnographic Museum of Berat has unveiled two of the earliest archaeological objects ever discovered within the grounds of Berat Castle: a stone axe and a stone hammer dating back to the Early Bronze Age. Archaeologist Hëna Spahiu discovered the artifacts during excavations in the 1970s. However, the museum kept …
Today, Prime Minister Edi Rama attended presentations by the five finalist teams in the international competition for the new Aleksandër Moisiu University campus in Durrës. Earlier, the competition attracted 41 Albanian and international teams. After a rigorous selection process, organizers chose five finalists to present their projects. The new campus …
The Mountain Package continues to inspire members of the Albanian diaspora to invest in their homeland. Recently, Socialist Party Parliamentary Group Chairman Taulant Balla shared a success story on social media that highlights this growing trend. Balla met with Albanian-Americans Saimir and Jonida Gjoka, who plan to launch an ambitious …
Prime Minister Edi Rama attended the presentation of the five finalist projects for the new Aleksandër Moisiu University campus in Durrës. The project aims to transform higher education and create a modern academic center that meets contemporary standards. During the event, Rama said the new campus will bring together education, …
Albania continues to attract international attention as one of the Mediterranean’s most appealing tourist destinations. Recently, Italian travel outlet The Wom Travel described the country as the “Caribbean of the Balkans,” highlighting its crystal-clear waters, unspoiled nature, and unique mix of beaches, mountains, and historic towns. According to the publication, …
The Football Association of Albania (FSHF) discussed a proposal to change the structure of the “Abissnet Superiore” and lower divisions during a consultation meeting with club representatives. First, the Competitions Department and the Leagues and Competitions Committee held talks with clubs from both the Superliga and the First Division. The …
Tourism in Albania continues to grow, and cultural heritage sites are attracting increasing international attention. As a result, Gjirokastër Castle has reached a major milestone this year. Prime Minister Edi Rama announced that the castle welcomed its 100,000th visitor in 2026. This achievement highlights the strong rise in foreign tourist …
Tourism in Albania continues to grow, and Berat has recorded strong visitor numbers in early 2026. As a result, the city has confirmed its status as one of the country’s most popular destinations. Minister of State for Local Government Ervin Demo announced that around 550,000 visitors traveled to Berat between …
The State Police of Albania strengthened its cooperation with Spain in the fight against international crime. The Director General of the State Police State Police of Albania met with the Spanish ambassador Ventura at the Directorate General of State Police in Tirana. First, both sides praised the strong and strategic …