Program of simple loans for doctors, cops and soldiers launched
This Saturday, Prime Minister Edi Rama gave the good news to all doctors, policemen and young soldiers, who can start the procedures for easy loans. According to Rama, e-Albania offers a dedicated service for easy loans for the first 300 employees of the State Police, Armed Forces and doctors who …
Bulqiza’s ex-nayor to face court on ‘abuse of dutyr’ charges
Special Prosecution against Corruption (SPAK) has closed the investigations and sent this Saturday for trial the file against the former mayor of Bulqiza, Lefter Alla and 12 other officials. Former mayor Alla is accused of having committed the criminal offense of “Violation of the equality of participants in public tenders …
Greek minister of citizen protection meets Beleri in detention
Greek Minister of Citizen Protection, Giannis Ikonomu has held a meeting this Friday with the elected but non-sworn mayor of Himara Municipality, Fredi Beleri. A day after participating in the Summit of Interior Ministers of the Berlin initiative countries that was held in Tirana, this morning Ikonomu arrived at the …
Sentenced to life in prison for murder, a 48-year old is arrested by police
The most wanted Eduart Kurti, who was sentenced to life imprisonment for intentional homicide, has fallen into the hands of the police. It is learned that the 48-year-old killed two brothers, Iglend and Sokol Haxhiali, with a firearm in 2012. This citizen was declared wanted after the Court of First …
Average age of first-time mothers increased to 28.9 years old in Albania
Decisions by educated women to invest in their careers in order to be better off financially when they have children have contributed to the shift to older motherhood. According to the most recent data of the United Nations, the average age of motherhood in Albania, i.e. of becoming a mother …
Albanian pupils’ E-Albania registration postponed to end of September
Ministry of Education and Sports has given the opportunity to all students in pre-university education, who have not yet registered through the e-Albania portal, but continue to study physically, to register online by September 30. This decision has been made based on the fact that the year 2023-2024 is the …
One arrested, eight prosecuted for various offenses in Northern Albania
One person was arrested and 8 others were prosecuted without being detained for various criminal offences, the police anounced this Friday morning. Authorities revealed that the arrested person is charged with the criminal offense of “Theft of electricity”, after an illegal connection of electricity was found in his business in …
Anti-drug operation/ 90 arrested in Tirana, among them 5 women, one pregnant
The number of people arrested in the district of Tirana from the anti-drug operation codenamed “Tempulli” that took place throughout the country reaches 90. Journalist Xhensila Kodra reports that those arrested are part of 7 groups that were involved in the distribution of cocaine, heroin and cannabis in the capital. …
President Begaj hosts bulgarian counterpart in meeting
President of the Republic, Bajram Begaj has received this Friday the President of the Republic of Bulgaria, Iliana Iotova. During the meeting, President Begaj appreciated the very good cooperation between the two countries, in a year that coincides with the 110th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Albania …
Basha led Democratic Party known as main opposition force by electoral college
Electoral College has overturned the Central Election Commission (CEC) and the Complaints and Sanctions Commission (CSS), recognizing the Democratic Party (DP) led by Lulzim Basha, not the “Together We Win” coalition, as main opposition force. After this decision, Basha will receive more members of Commissions of Electoral Administration Zones (KZAZ) …
Renowned Albanian restorer Jani Zoica has passed away, leaving behind a remarkable legacy in preserving mural art and religious monuments across Albania. The Museum of Medieval Art Korçë announced the news in a social media post, highlighting Zoica’s contribution to fresco and mural restoration for more than three decades. He …
The Bay of Vlora Bay has officially opened the summer tourist season, bringing improvements in organization and maritime transport. Tourist boats with a capacity of more than 12 passengers have begun regular daily operations, offering greater safety, comfort, and more travel options for the growing number of local and international …
*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(–header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”request-WEB:ff0eaaec-9d7c-4391-8477-ac5d7aae2b86-19″ data-turn-id-container=”request-WEB:ff0eaaec-9d7c-4391-8477-ac5d7aae2b86-19″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-40″ data-scroll-anchor=”false” data-turn=”assistant”> Speaker of Parliament Niko Peleshi said that Albania is taking on a growing role in the Euro-Atlantic security architecture. He made the remarks during the Security Forum titled “US–Europe Partnership and the Indispensable Role of NATO”, organized by the Albanian …
*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(–header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”request-WEB:323213f4-d293-4f37-a320-4bf0168b8973-3″ data-turn-id-container=”request-WEB:323213f4-d293-4f37-a320-4bf0168b8973-3″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-8″ data-scroll-anchor=”false” data-turn=”assistant”> The Transparency Board, during its next meeting held this Wednesday, revised fuel prices. According to the announcement, the retail selling price of diesel fuel (gasoil) under the SSH EN 590 standard will be no more than 190 lek per liter. …
*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(–header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”request-WEB:323213f4-d293-4f37-a320-4bf0168b8973-4″ data-turn-id-container=”request-WEB:323213f4-d293-4f37-a320-4bf0168b8973-4″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-10″ data-scroll-anchor=”false” data-turn=”assistant”> The Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Ferit Hoxha, reacted following the Eighth Intergovernmental Conference on the European Union membership process, describing Albania’s progress as the result of reforms and merit. In a post on the social media platform X, …
*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(–header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”request-WEB:323213f4-d293-4f37-a320-4bf0168b8973-1″ data-turn-id-container=”request-WEB:323213f4-d293-4f37-a320-4bf0168b8973-1″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-4″ data-scroll-anchor=”false” data-turn=”assistant”> On May 26, 2026, the 8th Intergovernmental Conference at ministerial level between the European Union and Albania took place in Brussels, marking a particularly important moment in the country’s path toward European Union membership. The Albanian delegation was led by …
*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(–header-height)” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”d55f69e8-673d-4e61-b840-a0f9eb84d695″ data-turn-id-container=”d55f69e8-673d-4e61-b840-a0f9eb84d695″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-11″ data-scroll-anchor=”false” data-turn=”user”> After nearly six decades of interruption, the village of Kabash in Pukë witnessed the return of Eid al-Adha prayers at the ruins of the area’s old mosque, in a symbolic ceremony that gathered residents, worshippers, and emigrants who had returned …
The areas planted with agricultural crops in the Maliq plain, one of the largest agricultural regions in the country, are declining. According to farmers, this situation has been caused by the lack of market demand and prices that remain below production costs for agricultural products. Margel Agolli from the village …
Outstanding liabilities increased during the first quarter of 2026 after having declined significantly at the end of last year. According to the data, debts reached approximately 6.93 billion lek, which is 1.1 billion lek more compared to the end of 2025. According to the Ministry of Finance, the stock of …
*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(–header-height)” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”07d2e01d-a926-4e9f-bbf2-06eb441cb3c1″ data-turn-id-container=”07d2e01d-a926-4e9f-bbf2-06eb441cb3c1″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-15″ data-scroll-anchor=”false” data-turn=”user”> Around 72.4 million people in the European Union continue to live at risk of poverty, while Albania remains one of the countries most affected by economic hardship in Europe. *]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(–header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”request-WEB:323213f4-d293-4f37-a320-4bf0168b8973-7″ data-turn-id-container=”request-WEB:323213f4-d293-4f37-a320-4bf0168b8973-7″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-16″ data-scroll-anchor=”false” data-turn=”assistant”> According …