TNT blast in Kruja commercial neighborhood, businesses damaged
TNT explosion has been recorded this Thursday morning in Kruja. According to the information, it is learned that the target of this attack was the building material store owned by the citizen Ilir Suta. Suta said behind the cameras that there were no conflicts with anyone, so there is no …
Investigations on “checkup” file, SPAK calls 70 citizens from Elbasan to testify
The Special Prosecutor’s Office has summoned 70 citizens from Elbasan in connection with the ongoing investigations for the well-known “Check up” file. Journalist Ermal Vija reports for ABC News that the testimony is a function of criminal proceedings number 122 of 2020. Among other things, it was learned that the …
Four vacationers were rescued in Vlora
Four vacationers were rescued this Wednesday on the shores of Vlora and Dhermi. It is known that three of them were sailing in a boat, which had a defect. While, another risked drowning because he was surfing and the sea was rough. The Border Police Services appeal to any citizen/vacationer …
Foreign tourists’ impressions of Albania
Albania has become a favorite tourist destination for many foreigners this summer season, and Vlora is one of the coastal cities that has welcomed many tourists this summer. Prime Minister Edi Rama started this Wednesday with a video message from the tourists who came from Vlora expressing their impressions of …
Two drug dealers arrested in Durres
Two people have been arrested by Durres Police, as in cooperation with each other they procured and sold cannabis and cocaine in different neighborhoods of the city. As material evidence, 1.1 kilograms of cannabis sativa narcotics, doses of cocaine and cannabis sativa narcotics, 900 euros and 90,000 ALL profited from …
Fier robber arrested after 11 years on the run
A 46-year-old man has been arrested by the Fier police after 11 years on the run, as he is accused of theft at gunpoint in 2012. According to the police, the incident took place in the village of Portez, where the now-arrested person stole, under the threat of a firearm, …
Balla-Metani discusses magistrates’ job on prosecuting law-breakers
Interior Minister, Taulant Balla held a meeting this Wednesday with the High Inspector of Justice, Artur Metani. During the meeting, Minister Balla expressed concerns to Metani, regarding some decision-making by the magistrates, in the context of the investigation or trial of criminal offenses against the environment, emphasizing the proceedings in …
Two injured as motorbike crashed by car on Librazhd-Elbasan road
An accident happened this Wednesday afternoon on the Librazhd-Elbasan road segment, in the village of Mengel, where a vehicle crashed a motorcycle. As a result, the citizen and the passenger traveling in this motor vehicle were injured, who are under the care of doctors. Meanwhile, the driver of the vehicle …
Six Tirana call center employees arrested on ‘fraud’ charges
Six people have been collared this Wednesday by Tirana police, In the framework of the coded operation “Selita Center”, after being accused of deceiving foreign citizens to invest money in fictitious markets. During the operation, citizens Ermion Markaj, Patricja Radovani, Donald Toma, Areteo Butsi, Emanuele Jaho and Fiodor Ziu were …
Meta reacts for Tirana’s incinerator: Late decision but positive
The head of Freedom Party, Ilir Meta, said that the seizure of the Tirana incinerator is a positive news. According to him is important, that three incinerators are treated as a whole. “As all the evidence has shown, as all the facts presented by us have shown, this is a …
TIRANA, May 19 – Vlora has welcomed the tourist season with visitors from around the world. Tourists explore the Ionian coastline and visit natural and cultural attractions. They also experience local cuisine and hospitality. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Edi Rama shared images on social media showing tourists taking part in physical …
TIRANA, May 19 – Justice reform entered a phase of concrete results for citizens. Minister of Justice Toni Gogu made the statement during the 10th anniversary of the reform. He said institutions now focus on stronger procedural guarantees, higher efficiency in the justice system, and better access to justice for …
TIRANA, May 19 – Deputy Prime Minister Albana Koçiu participated in the World Urban Forum 2026 in Baku, Azerbaijan. Leaders, international institutions, experts and policymakers discussed urbanisation, sustainable development and the future of cities. Meanwhile, Koçiu said on social media that the forum served as a meeting point for visions …
TIRANA, May 19 – After strong success with four performances that sold out in record time, the ballet “Carmen” travels to Italy. It will be staged at the Teatro Comunale di Bologna. Meanwhile, performances are scheduled for 23 and 24 May. The production marks an important step in promoting Albanian …
TIRANA, May 19 – The new e-Albania 2.0 platform delivered 22,936 public online services during its first day of operation. The platform has been fully redesigned to ensure faster and more secure access for citizens and businesses. Meanwhile, the portal registered 9,797 online applications for public services. It also generated …
Tirana, MAY 19 – Interior Minister Besfort Lamallari met senior FRONTEX representatives Eva Capogna, Holger Farnung, Teuta Krasniqi and Ksenia Hawryszkow in Tirana on Tuesday. During the meeting, Lamallari said discussions focused on strengthening cooperation between Albania, FRONTEX and the European Union in border security, migration management and the fight …
Ervin Salianji has addressed a letter to the President of the European People’s Party (EPP), Manfred Weber, as well as to diplomatic missions of partner countries, raising concerns about recent developments within the Democratic Party of Albania (PD). In his letter, Salianji expresses concern that internal democracy within the PD …
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The Transparency Board convened this Monday, May 19, 2026, and decided on the new maximum fuel prices for the domestic market. According to the decision, the retail price of diesel must not exceed 205 ALL per liter, which is 3 ALL higher than the Board’s previous decision, while the wholesale …
Obesity is not a global epidemic as has long been claimed by international health experts. This is the conclusion of a global study that challenges the idea that obesity is spreading uniformly across the world. The research, published in the scientific journal Nature, shows that obesity rates have stabilized in …